York Angels Investors

Name

York Angels Investors

Legal name

York Angel Investors Inc.

Website

http://www.yorkangels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investment Platform

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emerging Managers / Seeding Platforms (FSAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Angel investment network
• Startup funding platform
• Accredited investor membership
• AI due diligence
• Early-stage capital

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Investor Membership Fees: York Angel Investors operates as a not-for-profit corporation in Ontario, Canada. The platform generates revenue through membership fees charged to accredited investors who join the network to access investment opportunities, discover startups, and participate in investment decisions through the platform.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership Fees: The organization receives sponsorship support from partners such as BDO, West Ontario Law LLP, and others who sponsor Investment Meetings and events. These sponsorships support event operations and provide exposure to the investor community.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

York Angel Investors operates a fully digitized, AI-powered investment platform that connects accredited investors with early-stage and pre-revenue startup founders seeking capital. Members access curated deal flow through monthly Investment Meetings, virtual Screening Meetings, RADAR pitch sessions, secure due-diligence data rooms, AI-driven startup scoring, and direct founder-to-investor messaging, complemented by exclusive industry events and a Startup Visa Program.

Product overview

York Angel Investors operates as a digitized angel investment platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem for early-stage investing. The core product is the AI-Powered Investment Platform, which is the first angel network in Canada to integrate AI into the investment process. This platform is complemented by a mobile app for on-the-go access, RADAR sessions for early-stage founder feedback, Screening Meetings for qualifying startups, and monthly Investment Meetings for formal presentations. The platform also supports international entrepreneurs through its Startup Visa Program. Key AI-powered features include an AI Scoring System that evaluates startup profiles and a Secure Due Diligence Data Room for document sharing. The organization has invested over $42 million into over 350 startups since its founding in 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• York Angels AI-Powered Investment Platform A fully digitized investment platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance startup discovery and streamline due diligence, enabling accredited investors to discover startups, review opportunities, and engage with founders.
• York Angels Mobile App Mobile-first Progressive Web App for iOS and Android that allows York Angels members to discover startups, review opportunities, and participate in investment decisions from anywhere.
• RADAR Program Pitch program where startup founders present their companies and receive structured feedback from the York Angels investor screening team, targeting pre-revenue and early-stage startups.
• Screening Meetings Closed sessions where founders present to a small group of York Angels members and Due Diligence Analysts, introducing their business, answering questions, and receiving feedback before progressing to Investment Meetings.
• Investment Meetings Monthly in-person meetings bringing together investment members, ecosystem partners, and guests where 2-4 selected companies showcase their business models and growth trajectories to attract investment interest.
• Startup Visa Program Program providing international entrepreneurs with an immigration pathway to establish innovative businesses in Canada, including resources, mentorship, and access to the York Angels investor network.
• Portfolio Companies Directory Public directory of 350+ startups York Angel Investors has invested in since 2008, representing over $42 million in investments across various sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $42 million invested into 350+ startups since inception in 2008

Named customers45 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Google for Startups Accelerator: CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024York Angel Investors attended the Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada Demo Day during Toronto Tech Week 2026, connecting with the broader startup ecosystem.
• Thornhill Golf and Country ClubminorOthersVenue partner for monthly Investment Meetings, hosting the in-person events at their facility in Ontario.
• MaRS Discovery DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaRS Discovery District has collaborated with York Angels on the RADAR program, showcasing startups such as Strictly Auto Parts, Tenomix, and Benefi Inc. through joint pitch sessions. The partnership strengthens deal flow and ecosystem collaboration.
• Immigration Consultants and Lawyers (Startup Visa Program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImmigration consultants and lawyers can become York Angels Startup Visa Partners to collaborate in guiding global entrepreneurs through Canada's immigration process and into the startup ecosystem.
• ColdBlockminorOthersColdBlock is listed as a portfolio company of York Angel Investors.
• HockeystickminorOthersHockeystick is listed as a portfolio company of York Angel Investors.
• KnowledgehookminorOthersKnowledgehook is listed as a portfolio company of York Angel Investors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• MaRS Discovery District: Toronto-based innovation hub and partner of York Angels on RADAR pitch sessions. Overlapping mission of supporting Canadian startups but as an incubator/ecosystem builder rather than angel investor network.

Direct peers

• Equium (formerly Keiretsu Forum Canada): Canadian chapter of a global angel network offering syndicated deal flow to accredited investors. Operates similar screening and pitch meeting cadence with comparable member-driven capital deployment.
• Angel One Network: Canadian angel network focused on high-growth Canadian startups. Comparable in mission and member-based structure but smaller in scale and geographic reach than York Angels.
• Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN): Canadian angel network based in southwestern Ontario serving accredited investors with similar screening, due diligence, and investment meeting cadence as York Angels.
• Maple Leaf Angels: Toronto-based Canadian angel investor network directly comparable to York Angels in geography, member base, and deal flow model. Both serve accredited investors in the GTA with monthly pitch sessions and similar sector coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Republic: US-based investment platform enabling retail and accredited investors to invest in startups and crypto assets. Significantly larger platform but overlapping mission of democratizing access to early-stage investing.
• AngelList: US-based technology platform for angel investing and startup fundraising. Much larger scale with broader geographic reach; provides comparable AI-enabled deal discovery but operates as a for-profit marketplace.
• Wefunder: US-based crowdfunding investment platform allowing individuals to invest in startups. Comparable in democratizing access to early-stage deals but operating under different regulatory framework in the US.
• National Angel Capital Organization (NACO): Canada's national industry association for angel investors, providing deal syndication and best practices across Canadian angel groups. York Angels is a member network operating under NACO's broader umbrella.
• BDC Capital (Business Development Bank of Canada): Canadian Crown corporation's venture capital arm providing growth and venture capital to Canadian startups. Overlapping ecosystem role but operates as a large institutional investor rather than member-based angel network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ancora_themes
• Xx.com/YorkAngels
• Facebookfacebook.com/york-angel-investors-inc-351586548383719
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/york-angel-investors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments51 records

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