NACO Hosts National Roundtable on Canada’s Early-Stage Capital Gaps

Online event on February 19 with nearly 1,000 industry leaders as federal government commits $750 million to addressing early growth-stage capital gaps hindering economic growth.

Fueling a Nation of Builders


Mobilizing risk capital to build a more self-reliant, resilient, and prosperous future.

Our members have invested $1.80 billion into more than 2,000 entrepreneurial companies. In all regions of Canada, we work to mobilize angel capital so that entrepreneurs have the financial resources they need to scale and grow world-class companies.

Why Canada Needs a Unified Capital Strategy

Canada invests less private capital into innovation as a share of GDP than peers like Israel, Estonia, the UK, and the U.S. This gap is widening, and without bold action, our most promising companies risk leaving for more competitive markets.

Report on Angel Investing in Canada

More than $1.8 billion invested into 2,000+ entrepreneurial companies.

This report tells the story of Canada’s innovation economy.

Interviews with leading voices shaping innovation, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Joe Canavan

Angel investor in Wealthsimple, Koho, Borrowell, Kids & Company, and CapIntel joins NACO Ambassador Keshia Chanté for a conversation on his approach to investing and the opportunities ahead for Canada’s innovation economy.