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Angel investors and networks in Ontario

Browse Ontario angel networks and individual investors, with profiles, locations and investment stages from the TorontoStarts directory.

Angel networks and groups

14 listings · showing 1–14

Ontario-wide organization supporting angel groups and founder connections.

Geography
Ontario, Toronto, GTA
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Last verified Aug 28, 2026

Angel investor network supporting early-stage Canadian companies.

Geography
Canada
Stage / audience
pre-seed, seed, early-stage
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Last verified Aug 29, 2026

Regional angel network linking founders with investors around Georgian Bay.

Geography
Not publicly stated
Stage / audience
2. Prototype, 3. Early Revenue, 4. Scaling
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Angel membership network connecting Canadian startups with investors.

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
seed, early-stage, Canadian startups
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Last verified Aug 28, 2026

Angel network connecting early-stage founders with investors in Niagara.

Geography
Not publicly stated
Stage / audience
3. Early Revenue, 4. Scaling
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Angel investor community assessing proof of concept, traction and growth.

Geography
Not publicly stated
Stage / audience
3. Early Revenue, 4. Scaling
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Individual investors in Ontario

1,100 listings · showing 505–528

Investor

Jeff Parr

Individual investor · Chairman and CEO

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jeff Sherman

Individual investor · Cruise and Vacation Consultant

Geography
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jeff Smith

Individual investor · Independent Director

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jeff Weshler

Individual investor · Co-Founder & COO

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jeff Wigle

Individual investor · Managing Director

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Individual investor · Managing Director Media and Entertainment

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jennifer Lin

Individual investor · Principal, Private Capital

Geography
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Investor

Jennifer Woo

Individual investor · General Counsel

Geography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Not publicly stated
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Individual investor · Screenwriter / Producer (scifi)

Geography
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Seed
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Investor

Jerry Shi

Individual investor · Founder & Managing Partner

Geography
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Stage / audience
Seed
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Preparing to approach an investor

Compare the investor’s stage, sector and geography with your business. For a network, check its application process; investment decisions can differ among members. Have your pitch deck, traction, use of funds and cap table ready.

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Put the funding plan into practice

Prepare for the network’s process

The Ontario angel-process guide describes preparation, network selection, screening, pitching and due diligence. Treat these as a sequence of conversations with specific evidence at each stage. A network helps organize access to investors; individual members may make their own investment decisions.

York Angel Investors’ current criteria emphasize proof of concept, market validation, team strength and a business capable of scaling. Use those questions to assess readiness: what have customers done, what have you learned and what will the next capital milestone prove?

  • Prepare a concise company overview and current pitch deck.
  • Show customer evidence and a realistic use-of-funds plan.
  • Organize ownership, financial and product records for due diligence.
Detailed Ontario angel investment processPitching to Ontario angel investors

Official program or investor information: York Angel Investors’ criteria · York Angel Investors’ FAQs

Build a shortlist by geography and company fit

The preserved Ontario network articles give regional context, while Angel Investors Ontario’s current directory identifies groups and catchment areas. Start with networks relevant to your geography, then check the company stage, presentation process and interests of participating investors.

Maple Leaf Angels describes a focus on seed and early-stage technology companies. Other groups may use different criteria. A useful introduction explains why your business fits the particular network and asks for a relevant next conversation.

  • Record the network, region and reason for fit.
  • Identify its current founder presentation route.
  • Tailor the introduction with customer evidence and a clear funding objective.
Ontario network profilesMaple Leaf Angels background

Official program or investor information: Angel Investors Ontario group directory · Maple Leaf Angels’ approach