Angel Investors Durham

Interested in becoming an angel investor? Kick off 2025 with us at our first Investment Meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 8, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at our amazing downtown Oshawa partner location, Spark Centre. Catch the latest updates from our team and watch visionary entrepreneurs pitch their game-changing ideas! Click to register and don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/gJm-e2ue *Please register only if you plan to attend.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I believe the same applies to building a business. At Kore Meta Inc. we are fortunate to have an exceptional team that approaches their work with passion and dedication. While we continue developing innovative extended reality applications, I’ve also focused on refining our business strategies and enhancing my skills as CEO. This year, the invaluable support from our business incubator, Spark Centre, has provided outstanding programs that have fueled our growth. I’ve also had the privilege of learning from insightful angel investors like Angelo Del Duca and Frank Auddino at Angel Investors Durham. Their genuine and insightful advice will help me shape Kore Meta into a stronger, more resilient business. I also had the opportunity to meet Chris Giantsopoulos, who shared invaluable advice with me last evening. There is still much to achieve, but the journey would not be possible without the incredible village surrounding me. For that, I am deeply grateful. #entrepreneurship #XR #innovation #learning #growth #business

Angel Investors Durham and Spark Centre held a lovely Holiday party for members, sponsors, investors, entrepreneurs, start ups and Board members last week. The generous folks in attendance made the holiday season much brighter by supporting local children and youth in Durham. Thank you to Kailee for stoping by the ‘Make A Difference’ Depot today to deliver the amazing donations! Thank you for supporting our Durham Kids! If you missed the event and still want to support our Durham kids, please visit our webpage and choose a general donation or a special gift from our Holiday Hope Guide: https://lnkd.in/gGWqnFUF #entrepreneurssupportingkids #makingtheholidaysbright #IDLF #giftsforkids🎁 #toys #food #toiletries #donationsthatpayitforward @ddsbschools @angelinvestorsont @idlfdepot

Thank you to everyone who bundled up and braved the season’s first snowstorm to join us at last week’s Holiday Mix & Mingle! ❄️🎄 In collaboration with Angel Investors Durham, this festive gathering was a chance to reflect on a year of successes and celebrate the incredible spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. The evening brought together clients, key stakeholders, partners, and supporters who are vital to driving progress in Durham Region and beyond. A special shoutout to Oshawa’s Mayor Dan Carter and Regional Chair John Henry for joining us and sharing their thoughtful remarks. We’re also incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to the holiday food and toy drive in support of Ignite Durham Learning Foundation's Make A Difference Depot—your generosity makes a real impact in our community. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎁✨✨

Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally. Intelligent Community Certification is an economic development credential based on the ICF’s Community Accelerator Strategy and analytic methods. Meeting ICF’s Certification standard provides objective validation that Durham Region has high-quality connectivity, effective workforce development, a business innovation ecosystem and meaningful community engagement, digital inclusion and sustainability programs in place. These qualities combine to support the growth of innovative businesses, to meet their talent needs and provide inclusive prosperity and a high quality of life. 👏Durham Region joins Winnipeg, Manitoba as the second Canadian community to receive this prestigious designation. Certification will remain in place until October 2027. Learn more about the designation, Intelligent Communities initiatives in the region, and read comments from partners and collaborators across #DurhamRegion who share this recognition with Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham): https://hubs.ly/Q02Z4_jQ0 City of Pickering The Corporation of the Town of Ajax Town of Whitby City of Oshawa Municipality of Clarington Corporation of the Township of Scugog Township of Uxbridge Township of Brock 1855 Spark Centre Durham College Ontario Tech University Trent University Durham GTA #EconomicDevelopment Toronto Global Invest Ontario Invest in Canada | Investir au Canada

What an accomplishment! 🎉 Durham College has been named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for an incredible 14th time! This recognition reflects the exceptional workplace culture, innovation, and dedication that make DC a standout institution. Here at ORSIE, we’re proud to contribute to this legacy by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. Here's to 14 more!! #DCProud #InnovationAtWork #TopEmployer 👉 Read more about this incredible achievement: https://durham.college/eqz

This type of community engagement is outstanding. Thank you D&R Custom Steel for your contribution to help those in need.

So... last night at our Holiday Mix & Mingle reception with Spark Centre we annouced a thing... The members of Angel Investors Durham have collectively invested over $1.2 million in 2024! 🎉 This accomplishment underscores the unwavering commitment of this group to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs in the Durham Region and beyond. Since our inception, our dedicated network of accredited and self-certified investors have been instrumental in providing not only capital but also mentorship to early-stage companies with high growth potential. This collaborative effort has empowered startups to scale, create jobs, and contribute to the economic vitality of our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members, sponsors, partners and of course the innovative founders who have been part of this journey. Your trust and collaboration have been pivotal in reaching this milestone. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to driving economic growth and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, we are building a thriving ecosystem of innovation and success. Full press release here - https://lnkd.in/gQH9U5JB Spark Centre Jay Kilgannon MNP Niko Anastassakis, CPA, CA Kleurvision Inc. Lockyer + Hein LLP Smart & Biggar RBC Wealth Management Durham College Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Durham College City of Oshawa Invest Clarington Invest Durham Frank Auddino Angelo Del Duca Slava Apel Robert T. Stacey Lepine-Fisher W. Scott Robinson Dr. Lubna Tirmizi #AngelInvestorsDurham #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #DurhamRegion #EconomicGrowth #angelinvesting

Yesterday, we launched our latest publication, Funded! Today, we wanted to go behind the scenes to look at the team and the process behind Funded! 💡✨⁠ ⁠ The idea for Funded originally came about nearly a year ago, inspired by our previous publication XV- celebrating 15 years of angel investing in Ontario. Building off of prior success, we brought back the same team. ⁠ ⁠ Editor-in-Chief: Lisa van de Geyn⁠ Publisher: Frank Auddino ⁠ Associate Publisher: Kate Tomen⁠ Creative Director: 🇨🇦 Patrick Lyver, Kleurvision Inc. Illustrator: Jason Wilkins ⁠ ⁠ From sourcing inspiring stories of Ontario startups to curating expert insights from leading angel investors, every page was designed to empower and connect our community.⁠ ⁠ What went into it?⁠ 📖 Real startup success stories⁠ 📊 Actionable advice for entrepreneurs & investors⁠ 🎨 Stunning design to bring it all to life⁠ ⁠ This magazine isn’t just about celebrating success—it’s about inspiring the next wave of innovation and collaboration in Ontario’s startup ecosystem.⁠ ⁠ We would like to say a special thanks to the Funded team as well as all of our contributors, writers, expert sources, and advertisers. Without this community of support, Funded would not have been possible. ⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Explore Funded and see what’s shaping the future of entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/gmb-XNx4 ⁠ #BehindTheScenes #FundedMagazine #AngelInvesting #StartupSuccess #OntarioInnovation

Today's the day! The first issue of Funded by Angel Investors Ontario is now live and physical copies are in the mail! This publication is the culmination of collaboration, creativity, and passion from a talented team of writers, editors, designers, and angel investors who made it all possible. 🙌 We couldn't have done it all without the top-notch team to bring this project to life. For the very deepest & darkest crevice in my heart, thank you to our incredible Editor-in-Chief Lisa van de Geyn, Publisher Frank Auddino, and Creative Director 🇨🇦 Patrick Lyver & Kleurvision Inc.Thank you to our contributors, advertisers, and Ontario's angel groups- it was truly an honor to tell these stories in print. I hope you pick up this issue, read and see the remarkable voice of founders at the center of our community, and the caliber, diversity, and humanity of Ontario angels. I was incredibly honored to act as Associate Publisher and contribute two stories to this magazine. You can find the first titled "Heavenly Guidance," on page 96 and it's all about elevating your skills as an angel investor. In this piece, you will hear from global superstars in angel investing about what it takes to be great! Thanks to Maggie Sellers, Marcia Dawood, Bridget Unsworth, Trevor Dickinson, and Jeffrey S. Lang for contributing to this piece! The second piece can be found on page 110 and is all about kid entrepreneurs! I talked to amazing kid entrepreneurs and their parents to find out what we, as adults can learn from these kids taking the business world by storm! Thank you Lisa & Peyton, Davina & Juliette, and Anastasia, Mercedes & Monika (Little Bits of Happiness) for your time. From startup success stories to expert investment insights, Funded is here to bring you the latest trends and inspiration from Ontario’s vibrant startup ecosystem. I hope you enjoy reading Funded as much as we enjoyed creating it! Read Funded here: https://lnkd.in/gxynzE3u