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As we launch the Montreal Founder Institute, we are excited to announce another partnership with the Canadian National Angel Capital Organization, an organization that shares our mission of helping new entrepreneurs be successful.

From October 2nd-5th, NACO and Anges Quebec will be hosting the World Angel Investment Summit in Montreal. Please join over 500 angel investors, partners and industry leaders from around the world at the flagship event for the Global Angel investor community.

The NACO World Angel Summit is your once-a-year opportunity to get ahead of the emerging trends that will shape Angel investment next year. Founder Institute Montreal invites the international network of angel investors to join us in Montreal for this unique event to:

  • Network with international investors, venture capitalists and other industry leaders
  • Develop lasting relationships that can lead to syndication and improved access to deal flow
  • Sharpen your investment skills with our professional development workshops
  • Gain insights on the most pressing issues affecting Angels today
  • Discover international best practices that lead to investor success
  • Participate in program streams specific to Angels investors and Angel Group Managers 

Additionally, on October 2nd, Founder Institute Montreal will be collaborating with NACO Canada to host the first Founders - Funders: Speed Dating focusing on promising investment-ready startups willing to raise from 500k$ up to 2M$. This session matches Angel Investors with pre-selected startups. Participate in quick 15 minute one-on-one meetings giving investors the opportunity for mentoring, information sharing, and potentially investing in promising startups. This is your chance to pitch your startup to investors from all over the world. The following are the key dates:

  1. Deadline to apply: August 28, 2017
  2. Finalists announced: Week of Sept 11, 2017
  3. Speed Dating: Oct 2, 2017

ONLY startups referred by NACO Members & Partners, as well as International Angel Groups attending the event will be eligible to participate a this event: APPLY HERE

Montreal welcomes you!!!!

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