Investing activity among organized angel groups in Canada fell roughly 15% in 2013 from the year before, while angels were spending a larger proportion of their available funds on follow-on investments, a Canada-wide survey by the National Angel Capital Organization found. Startups looking to Canadian angel investor groups to help get them off the ground had a tougher time last year, as these organizations shelled out less money and focused their investments on the entrepreneurs already under their wing, new statistics show. Investing activity among organized angel groups in Canada…
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Spotlighting Angel Investor, Mary Long-Irwin, from Northern Ontario Angels
Meet Mary Long-Irwin, Executive Director of Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) representing a vibrant network of active, accredited investors across Northern Ontario. The Northern Ontario Angels are working to strengthen investment opportunities in northern communities, and are consistently rank amongst Canada’s Top 5 Angel Groups. We eagerly anticipate the release of our 2015 annual report that highlights the successes achieved in Northern Ontario. We asked Long-Irwin a few questions about NOA and Angel Investing in Northern Ontario. Below you’ll find out: How NOA stays up to date in the investing industry,…
Northern Ontario Angels earn No.1 spot for business investment
A northern based organization that helps entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground is being recognized for its work. The Northern Ontario Angels have been named the top angel investment group in the country by the National Angel Capital Organization, based on a survey of members it did last year. Northern Ontario Angels executive director Mary Long-Irwin said the group is successful because investors in the region feel an obligation to reach out to others. “Our No. 1 reason for success is because investors do so much more than invest,” Northern…
Harper Government Investment Supports Jobs, Business Growth and a Strong Economy for Northern Ontario
April 7, 2015 – Thunder Bay, Ontario – Industry Canada/FedNor The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment to support jobs, growth and prosperity for the people, businesses and communities of Northern Ontario. FedNor funding totaling $1,533,000 will promote economic development opportunities, create youth employment and enhance business development and growth across the region. Organizations that will benefit from the investments include: Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway, also known as Northern Ontario Angels; Northwestern…