NACO Canada

Just got off the phone with the McRock Capital team. We are all excited about sharing the #digitalindustrial story. Register now. Ha Nguyen, Scott MacDonald, Mark Blackwell, Terry Sydoryk, MBA, CEC, Martin Vetter, Tall Grass Ventures

Imagine a Canada without Shopify. What began as a small business now powers millions of entrepreneurial dreams. This is the power of entrepreneurship—it’s not a single moment, but a dynamic journey that transforms industries, communities, and economies. To ensure Canada remains prosperous in the decades ahead, we need to create the conditions that foster and reward entrepreneurial growth. But this journey isn’t just for startups—Canada’s largest and most established companies have a crucial role to play. With the newly launched NACO Canada Angels & Dreams Fellowship Program, we’re clearing the runway for the next generation of Canadian innovators to get lift off. Success is about playing for the long term. Canada’s biggest companies are already getting involved, including senior leaders of industry giants like Amazon AWS, Barclays Canada, Google Canada, Interac, Loblaw Digital, National Bank, Porter Airlines, WestJet, and many others. By supporting the next generation of innovators through this Fellowship, we can help create the structural advantages that drive global competitiveness and transformative growth. Reach out if you want to get involved. Together, we’re building a future where Canada’s entrepreneurs can thrive, innovate, and lead on the world stage. This is just the beginning. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AngelsAndDreams #Fellowship #CanadianBusiness https://lnkd.in/gp-dttZT

Our very own Advisory Council member and NACO Canada Ambassador Keshia Chante took to the stage yesterday at Elevate alongside CEO Claudio Rojas to announce their new Angels & Dream fellowship program. The national initiative pairs entrepreneurs with leaders to foster relationships with impact and build network capital. Fellowship nominations are open for the next 48 hours for all Elevate attendees. https://lnkd.in/gfrz_YES

🚀 Today, we announced the NACO Canada Angels & Dreams Fellowship! A huge thanks to Keshia Chante, Michele Romanow, Paige Whitehead and our inaugural Fellows for joining us on stage to celebrate this milestone! This national program, created collaboration with our incredible members and partners, is designed to fuel the growth of Canada’s entrepreneurs by providing access to NACO’s network of investors and business leaders, unlocking the power of network capital. 💡💼 Curious about what network capital is? More details in the news release below! #AngelsAndDreams #NACOCanada #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #NetworkCapital

🌟 Just one day until our big announcement at Elevate! 🚀 Join Claudio Rojas, Keshia Chante, Michele Romanow, and Paige Whitehead as we unveil exciting news to fuel the growth journey for Canada’s entrepreneurs! We’ll dive into how building the right connections can break down barriers, unlock funding, and drive economic prosperity. Stay tuned for insights that matter! 🔑✨ #Elevate2024 #AngelsAndDreams

Congratulations Samantha McConnell and #MelanieEng on sharing your inspiring story on Dragons' Den Canada! 🐉 🎥 Follow their journey with #angelsanddreams

Major announcement coming for Canada’s #entrepreneurs! Catch a sneak peek tonight on Dragons' Den Canada 📺✨ NACO Canada #AngelsandDreams

Today, on World Entrepreneurship Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who fuel innovation and drive economic progress. These trailblazers are the backbone of our communities, turning challenges into opportunities and ideas into impactful ventures. At NACO, we’re committed to supporting and nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit that powers Canada’s growth. Thank you to the entrepreneurs who inspire us with your vision, resilience, and determination—your contributions make our country, and world, a better place.

"Women will invest when they see other women investing," Shambhavi Mishra, Antler 🚀 Huge thanks to NACO Canada for partnering with WFW and hosting Monday's roundtable discussion at MaRS Discovery District. It was a safe place that fostered honest, valuable insights from both funders and founders. 🙌 Shoutout to our incredible attendees for sharing your perspectives. From women who just wrote their first angel cheque to seasoned angels, our conversation was rich with great ideas. Your participation is crucial in driving real change. 🌟 Looking forward to continuing working with NACO Canada in bringing more female angel investors to support women led ventures across Canada. Let's bridge the funding gap! #WomenFundingWomen #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenLedBusiness #InvestInWomen #WomenInBusiness #AngelInvesting #AgentOfChange #BridgeTheGap

$2.4 billion fund for AI 🇨🇦🤓💸 Exciting Developments in AI and Angel Investing from the NACO Canada Summit 2024 in Ontario 🚀🇨🇦 I'm thrilled to participate in NACO Summit 2024, currently underway here in Ontario. It's a gathering of visionaries and investors where the future of Canadian innovation is taking shape right before our eyes. 👀 An impressive $2.4 billion is earmarked in the upcoming Canadian budget to enhance our national AI capacity. A substantial portion, $2 billion, is dedicated to a new fund designed to provide essential access to computing capabilities and technical infrastructure. This strategic investment will accelerate the development and application of AI technologies across various sectors in Canada. 💰💻 The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), playing a pivotal role in this ecosystem, continues to be a cornerstone of Canada's entrepreneurial success. Since its inception in 2002, NACO has grown to represent over 4,000 angel investors and over 100 organizations, including angel groups, incubators, accelerators, and early-stage venture funds. Their members have invested a remarkable $1.54 billion into more than 2,000 Canadian companies. The success stories are numerous and inspiring, with companies like Slack, Thinkific, Verafin, WealthSimple, ApplyBoard, Paper, Jobber, and Neo Financial showcasing the transformative power of angel investment. 💡💸 As an AI expert, the intersection of government support and angel investment at this summit presents a promising horizon for Canadian innovation. It's a privilege to be part of it, and I look forward to seeing how these initiatives will propel our collective potential even further. 🤖🌟 #NACO2024 #AI #AngelInvestment #CanadianInnovation #TechStartups