Anges Quebec
Founded in 2008, Anges Québec is the largest group of Angel in- vestors in Canada whose mission is to invest capital and expertise in innovative Québec-based companies with high-growth potential as well as in the real estate sector. To date, the members of Anges Québec have invested more than $80 million in the Québec econo- my, totalling more than 210 investments in over 115 innovative com- panies. To support its members in the constant acquisition of new investment-related knowledge and skills, Anges Québec created a Professional Development Centre, which offers dozens of interactive workshops every year.
Anges Québec Capital
Founded in 2012, Anges Québec Capital is an investment fund of $86M, sponsored by Investissement Québec, through its own funds and as an agent of the Government of Quebec, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), the Fonds of Solidarité FTQ and mem- bers of Anges Québec. Its mission is to support the 250 members of Anges Québec in their investments. To date, Anges Québec Capital has invested nearly $ 48 million in 53 innovative companies, totaling more than 100 transactions. The joint effort of the angels and the sponsors therefore results in more than $ 86 million made available to innovative Québec entrepre- neurs, allowing them to benefit from substantial financial leverage in order to significantly increase the development of their business. Since the fund is responsible for the financial support of Anges Québec members in their investments, only entrepreneurs funded by a minimum of four Anges Quebec members are eligible for an invest- ment from Anges Québec Capital.
BCF Ventures
A pioneer in the Canadian investment scene and one of the first cor- porate venture capital funds to be launched by a law firm. Launched on June 1st, 2018, BCF Business Law’s partners pooled their resourc- es to establish BCF Ventures. The fund benefits from the expertise, resources and insights of the law firm and invests jointly with other successful funds across North America and Europe. BCF Ventures in- vests at the seed and series A stage of technology-based startups, moostly in Canada, the United States and opportunistically in Israel, China, and Western Europe. BCF Ventures is also a designated orga- nization authorized by the Government of Canada to invest and sup- port potential startups under the Start-Up Visa Program.
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ANNUAL REPORT ON ANGEL INVESTING IN CANADA
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