Financing point of view from a VC firm
Venture Ontario is the venture capital agency of the Government of Ontario. Venture Ontario was created to promote and develop the venture capital sector in Ontario so that more innovative, high-potential funds and companies have access to the capital needed to grow and prosper. The principal business of Venture Ontario is to invest in venture capital funds and manage the venture capital investment portfolio on behalf of the Government of Ontario.
Link: https://www.ventureontario.ca/
Capital & Tech Adoption Grant, Loan, and Funding Programs Mentor Works Can Write for Your
Business.
Capital investment funding is available to support Canadian business-focused technology and software adoption projects. As opposed to business expansion funding, which generally focuses on larger expansion projects that are completed over multiple phases, capital investment grants and loans tend to support specific spending that is directly attributable to improved business performance. Companies can access technology funding programs at both the federal and provincial levels to offset project costs, which enables firms to purchase innovative technologies sooner than would’ve been possible by only using cashflows.
Link: https://www.mentorworks.ca/government-funding/capital-investment/
The province of Ontario is continuously drawing new investments—ranking highly in tech talent.
The best places to do business are those that are forward-thinking. They invest in educated workforces, champion quality of life for all, and welcome the best talent and ideas from all over the world. These values are what matter to the companies of tomorrow—and they are Ontario’s strengths.
Link: https://www.investontario.ca/#intro
Co-Investment & Grants
The onus may be on Angel investors to identify promising start-ups, but governments and industry organizations do recognize that fostering the Angel community serves to contribute to an increase in prosperity. For this reason, a number of co-investment programs have been established. Each organization below offers its own co-investment opportunities. Please use the individual links to visit their websites and learn more about their offerings.
Link: https://www.angelinvestorsontario.ca/co-investments-and-grants/
