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🌟 We're proud to support Loop Financial in the launch of the Loop Global Visa Card! 🌍💳 This launch – EQ Bank | Equitable Bank’s first Payments as a Service credit card use case – is an exciting milestone for us to see live. 🚀   Empowering small businesses is central to EQ Bank’s mission. We’re thrilled to sponsor a financial tool that helps small business owners grow beyond borders in an increasingly interconnected, real-time and multi-currency world. 🌐   🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gaX5SAZg

🎄The Archangel Team had an amazing time at Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)’s Holiday Social! 🌟Thank you Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) and Deloitte for hosting an incredible event! ⛄️It was great being able to connect with so many awesome people within our ecosystem! Peyvand Melati, Mellie Chow, MBA, P.Eng, PMP, CSM, Jacky Chen, Ehsan Mirdamadi, Sunil Sharma, Kim Furlong #VentureCapital #ArchangelNetwork #Networking

🔹Last night Archangel Network of Funds - Axion Fund hosted their Annual Meeting at Schulich School of Business - York University to present the fund’s 2024 progress. 💡Axion Venture Partner Gilberto Gandra moderated a panel on how AI technologies are solving problems better, faster, and smarter. Shoutout to Amir Hoss from EAIGLE, Sarah Sedgman from LearnExperts, Stephanie Curcio from NLPatent and special guest Sunil Sharma for sharing their insights on this informative panel. Huge thank you to Chris Carder for speaking and hosting us at Schulich School of Business - York University! #AI #VentureCapital #Innovation #ArchangelNetwork

🎁That’s a wrap! Last night, the Archangel team had the pleasure of attending the final Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN) Investment Meeting of 2024! 🎉It was a night of celebration and innovation. Our General Partner, Benton Leong, alongside Evan Clark, discussed Team Canada’s success at the Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition in Shenzhen, China, where Canadian companies demonstrated their ability to compete and excel on the global stage. We were also thrilled to witness three promising companies pitch in the MedTech and Sustainability sectors, further showcasing Canadian innovation. A huge thank you to Evan Clark and Susan Langdon for hosting such an amazing event and for an incredible 2024. The momentum built this year will propel us into an even more dynamic 2025! Looking forward to more exciting developments in 2025! #CanadianInnovation #AngelInvesting #ArchangelNetwork

An impressive recap of the 2024 year from Amy Ding, CFA, CPA, CA of our portfolio company Requity Homes. It's really great to see a solid business, leading with Purpose - in this case, helping more Canadians to get into home ownership.

❄️The Archangel team had an amazing time at the Catalyst Commons Grand Opening Holiday Celebration! 🎉Catalyst Commons officially launched its expansion, making it Canada’s largest privately-held co-working space with over 125,000 sq. ft. and a thriving community of 150+ companies. The milestone represents a huge step forward for collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the Waterloo Region. We’re excited to see what’s next for this dynamic hub! #Innovation #TechCommunity #CatalystCommons #ArchangelNetwork

Yesterday was a big day for Catalyst Commons. Two major things happened: We celebrated the launch of our expansion that officially makes us Canada's largest privately-held co-working space (over 125,000sqft and 150+ companies) AND we announced our partnership with Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) as the site of their first accelerator, with Mercedes Benz as one of the partners!! A huge welcome to all of the companies who recently joined our already vibrant Catalyst community, more exciting announcements coming in January!! Bloomberg, Miovision, Conga, IMAX, ThinkLP, Bridgit, Dialpad, SkillsWave, mcCallumSather, Cabinovo, Ducimus Capital, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), H2O Geomatics Inc., Korbit AI, Loftin Management, Northern Mechatronics Inc., Nutratology, Reel-In Robotics, Squint AI, and SwiftConnect. Big thanks so sponsors Deloitte, Air Canada, The Boathouse, Farm League Brewing. #wrawesome #kwawesome Waterloo EDC Tony La Mantia, BA, MA, ICD.D Raed Kadri Claudia Krywiak Kurtis McBride

The 2024 Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the early-stage investment landscape. By examining the data and showcasing success stories, we aim to inspire bold action to strengthen Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With the right policies and collaborative efforts, Canada can unlock a golden age of entrepreneurship—creating opportunities for all, strengthening communities, and securing a bright economic future. Thank you to Professor Colin Mason, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School, for his invaluable contributions to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As the author of eleven consecutive editions of this report, his global perspective and rigorous analysis continue to elevate the conversation around early-stage investing in Canada. While $1.66 billion in angel investment marks a significant milestone, we know there’s still much to be done to support entrepreneurs during these challenging times for raising capital. Participating organizations included: Angel Investors Durham   Angel One Investor Network   Anges Québec   Archangel Network of Funds   Bizfield Angel Network Ltd   Bluesky Equities   Brampton Angels  Brightspark Ventures   Brilliant Phoenix Group   Canadian International Angel Investors   China Canada Angels Alliance   Durham's Neighbourhood Association of Angel Investors East Valley Ventures   Georgian Angel Network   Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN)   GreenSky Ventures  HaloHealth   Highline Beta   InterGen   Island Capital Partners   KNDL (prev. SOAN)   Keiretsu Forum   Maple Leaf Angels   Niagara Venture Forum Northern Ontario Angels   OKGN WMAN Angel Funds   Panache Ventures   Pelorus Venture Capital Ltd. SheBoot   SWO - Southwestern Ontario Angel Group Startup TNT   TandemLaunch Inc.  The Firehood   The51   VANTEC Angel Network and eFund   WECAN - Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network   Women's Equity Lab   York Angel Investors Yukon Venture Partners, LLC There’s plenty to celebrate, but more work to do. Let’s keep building.

🎉 Congratulations to ENVGO, one of Archangel’s portfolio companies, for placing first in the Marine Economy category at the Sci Innovation and Entrepreneurship competition in Shenzhen! Well deserved! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #ArchangelNetwork

We’ve got exciting news to share - our CEO, Stephanie Curcio, has been recognized as one of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders for 2025! 🌟🎉 The IAM Strategy 300 isn’t just a list; it’s the gold standard for recognizing top experts in the field of IP strategy, showcasing leaders whose approach to IP is regarded by peers as truly strategic. These individuals are handpicked for their ability to see opportunities others might miss, tackle challenges with innovative solutions, and shape the future of IP. For the fourth consecutive year, Stephanie’s inclusion on the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders list reflects her unwavering dedication to empowering IP professionals and R&D teams. Her leadership at NLPatent has redefined how IP professionals approach patent research, setting a new standard for efficiency and actionable insights through AI innovation. If you’re curious about the 2025 edition of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders list, check out the link in the comments. #IAMStrategy300 #IAM #GlobalLeaders #Innovation #AIandIP