Introducing: AC Investor Month

January 16, 2023

AC Investor Month is your exclusive opportunity to tap into our investor network through 5 curated, sector-specific showcase events with top investors from our network.

Investors talking to entrepreneurs in a workshop.

It’s no secret, raising funds for your startup is never easy. As you know, AC founders have unparalleled access to investors and investor readiness education. But in today’s market, there are extra challenges.

To ensure you have the opportunity to get ahead and get your startup in front of some of the country’s top investors, we’re pulling out all the stops and launching AC Investor Month.

AC Investor Month is your exclusive opportunity to tap into our investor network through 5 curated, sector-specific showcase events with top investors from our network. How it works

  • Over the month, we will host 5 showcase events where the top 8 startups in each category have the opportunity to pitch to one or more of Canada’s top investors.
  • Before the event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with pitch coaches in our in-house investment support team to perfect your pitch and prepare for questions from investors.
  • Following the showcase, if an investor is interested in learning more about your startups, we’ll make the connection – helping you connect to opportunities, build early relationships, and start securing investment.

AC community members get access to all 5 events as part of your program.

Not a community member yet? You should be! Check out our AC:Incubate or AC:Cowork programs to access this opportunity and many other supports that are built into our globally recognized programming.

Showcases

Check back frequently as new investors are being added regularly. You must complete a separate application for each showcase you wish to be considered for.

Showcase 1: B2B software Date: February 7, 2023 at 1:30-3:30 pm

Showcase 2: Fintech Date: February 9, 2023 at 1:30-3:30 pm

Showcase 3: Mobility, Transportation, Robotics Date: February 16, 2023 at 1:30-3:30 pm

Showcase 4: Apps, Marketplaces, and D2C Date: February 23, 2023 1:30-3:30 pm

Showcase 5: Medtech Date: February 27, 2023 1:30-3:30 pm Learn more and apply to participate in a showcase on the Investor Month website.

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