Canada’s Global Angel Network
Backing Founders Nationwide
Connecting Investors Worldwide
GAIN is Canada’s first global-facing angel network, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and operating coast-to-coast.
OUR THESIS
GAIN was created to solve a critical gap in Canada’s startup ecosystem: founders across the country seek capital, and global investors want trusted access to Canadian innovation.
We support founders in Canada nationwide and attract
investors from around the world.
We focus on:
- Immigrant & Underrepresented Founders
- Women & BIPOC Entrepreneurs
- Social Impact Startups
- Emerging & Global Angels
- Canadian Companies Going Global
GAIN is where
Canadian founders rise and where
global investors find world-class opportunities.
We Support Founders in Canada Nationwide
We Attract Investors From Around the World
HOW IT WORKS
Inclusive Innovation & Global Growth
Immigrant Founders
Women & BIPOC
Social Impact
Emerging Angels
Go Global
GAIN is where
Canadian founders rise and where
global investors find world-class opportunities.
The only angel network in Canada with a national mandate and global vision.
Nationwide Deal Flow
Founders from across Canada not just one city or province.
Inclusive Investing
We prioritize founders who historically face barriers to capital.
Global Market Access for Founders
Partnerships in Middle East, South East Asia & Africa
Global Investor Network
We invite Global angels and funds to invest in Canadian innovation
Investor Education for Canadians
We train first-time and emerging angel investors
Local Network With Global Reach
Our HQ is in Canada’s vibrant innovation hub, with a global reach
The only angel network in Canada with a national mandate and global vision.
Global Investor Network
Investor Education for Canadians
Inclusive Investing
Nationwide Deal Flow
Global Market Access for Founders
For Investors (Canadian & International)
- Coast-to-coast deal flow
- Global co-investment opportunities
- Investor training and workshops
- Monthly pitch nights
- Delegations to global innovation hubs
- Private investor roundtables
- Annual GAIN Summit
For Canadian Founders
- Access to global investors
- Pitch preparation & capital readiness
- National visibility
- International partnerships
- Global market pathways
- Coaching on storytelling, traction, and scale
For Canadian Founders
- Access to global investors
- Pitch preparation & capital readiness
- National visibility
- International partnerships
- Global market pathways
- Coaching on storytelling, traction, and scale