What VANTEC Angel Network does

VANTEC Angel Network is a Vancouver-based, privately held angel investor network founded in 1999 that connects British Columbia technology startups with accredited angel investors. The company operates a two-sided marketplace in which pre-seed and seed-stage BC founders apply and are vetted by a screening committee before pitching at monthly events (11 per year, excluding August) held at SFU Venture Labs, BCIT Tech Collider, and Manning Elliott LLP, with live streaming. Each event features 5–6 five-minute founder presentations, 4–6 ninety-second updates, Q&A, networking with product demos, and catering.

The core technology asset is the member-only Dealum database, which stores company profiles, pitch decks, and pitch event videos and exposes a Match filtering tool that helps investors identify deals matching their criteria. Founders apply to pitch through Dealum and complete a structured profile before presentation. The platform is included with annual membership at no incremental cost. VANTEC's product set also includes educational add-on workshops — a Frictionless Due Diligence Workshop delivered with Future Standard (with a 13-template Data Room Library) and a Traction, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop delivered with Sales Primer — both aimed at preparing founders for investor scrutiny.

VANTEC generates revenue almost entirely from annual membership subscriptions paid by accredited investors: $600 (+GST) for full membership with in-person and online access, $400 (+GST) for partner fund members (shareholders of WUTIF Capital and e-Fund), and $300 (+GST) for online-only access, with additional seats for family/colleagues at registered investment funds. The network is closely associated with WUTIF Capital, an evergreen VCC founded in 2003 by Mike Volker that writes $100K–$250K initial cheques in BC EBC-eligible tech startups and offers investors a 30% provincial tax credit; WUTIF acts as a lead investor at VANTEC events but operates as a distinct legal entity. The company is small (1–10 employees), BC-only, and serves an investor base of 195+ accredited angels alongside a portfolio ecosystem of 80+ companies reachable through WUTIF.

Name

VANTEC Angel Network

Legal name

VANTEC Angel Network Inc.

Website

https://vantec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VANTEC Angel Network is a Vancouver-based angel investor network founded in 1999 that connects British Columbia pre-seed and seed-stage technology founders with 195+ accredited angel investors through monthly pitch events and the Dealum member-only deal-flow platform, supported by educational workshops and a sister fund, WUTIF Capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: VANTEC generates revenue through annual membership fees from accredited angel investors. Full members pay $600 (+GST) for in-person meetings and online content access. Partner fund members (shareholders of WUTIF Capital and e-Fund) pay $400 (+GST). Online-only members pay $300 (+GST). Additional seats for family members or colleagues at registered investment funds are available at $200 (+GST) for full membership or $100 (+GST) for online membership.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VANTEC Angel Network is a BC-based angel investor membership network that connects pre-seed and seed stage technology founders with accredited angel investors through 11 monthly pitch events per year and a member-only Dealum database. The offering includes vetted company profiles, pitch deck hosting, event video recordings, and a Match filtering tool that helps investors source opportunities. Its related entity, WUTIF Capital, acts as a lead investor writing $100K-$250K cheques and providing a 30% BC tax credit to eligible investors.

Product overview

VANTEC Angel Network is a BC-based angel investor network that operates a platform connecting technology startups with active angel investors and early-stage funds. The core offering includes monthly pitch events (11 per year) featuring pre-seed and seed stage BC technology companies. Supporting the core platform, Dealum serves as the member-only database providing company profiles, pitch decks, and event videos with a Match filtering tool. WUTIF Capital operates as a related sub-brand (VCC) that leads investments in EBC-eligible tech startups with $100K-$250K initial cheques and a 30% BC tax credit benefit. Educational workshops on due diligence and financial modeling are offered as add-on services in partnership with Future Standard and Sales Primer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dealum: A member-only database of company profiles, pitch decks, and event videos used to connect investors with startups pitching at VANTEC events.

Products and services

• VANTEC Angel Network Membership Annual tiered membership for accredited angel investors ($600+GST full, $400+GST partner fund, $300+GST online-only, with additional seats at $200/$100+GST) that grants access to monthly in-person pitch events and the member-only Dealum database. For accredited investors seeking to source, evaluate, and co-invest in BC early-stage technology deals.
• Dealum Member-only database platform provided by VANTEC that hosts company profiles, pitch decks, and pitch event videos, and includes a Match filtering tool to help investors find opportunities matching their investment criteria. Included as part of annual VANTEC membership at no extra cost.
• Monthly Pitch Events Eleven in-person pitch events per year (excluding August) featuring 5-6 five-minute presentations from pre-seed and seed stage BC technology founders, plus 4-6 ninety-second company introductions or updates, followed by Q&A and networking with product demos and catering. Available to VANTEC members and approved guests.
• WUTIF Capital Investment Fund Related evergreen Venture Capital Corporation (VCC) that invests $100K-$250K initial cheques in BC-based EBC-eligible technology startups, offering investors a 30% BC provincial tax credit. Acts as a lead investor at VANTEC angel, pre-seed, and seed pitch events.
• Traction, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop Monthly two-hour intensive workshop offered in partnership with Sales Primer (Chris Stairs and Colin McWhinnie) covering what investors expect to see in traction, trajectory, and target ROI, including financial model and due diligence preparation. Designed for BC technology founders preparing to raise capital.
• Frictionless Due Diligence Workshop Monthly two-hour practical workshop offered in partnership with Future Standard covering what to expect in due diligence and how to build an investor-ready data room, including a Data Room Template Pack with 13 investor-ready templates. Designed for BC technology founders preparing for investor scrutiny.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FaskenminorOthersLaw firm partner that supports VANTEC events. Fasken hosts some pitch events at their downtown Vancouver office location.
• Future StandardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing monthly Due Diligence Workshop for founders. Created a Data Room Template Library with 13 investor-ready templates. Partners with VANTEC to provide educational resources for companies preparing for investor due diligence.
• Sales PrimercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing monthly Traction, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop for founders preparing to raise capital. Chris Stairs and Colin McWhinnie provide sales and commercialization expertise to help founders communicate metrics and financial projections to investors.
• SFU Venture LabsminorOthersPrimary venue host for VANTEC pitch events. Located at the 11th floor of The Harbour Centre at 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver.
• BCIT Tech ColliderminorOthersVenue partner for VANTEC pitch events. Located at 555 Seymour Street, 2nd floor, Vancouver, BC.
• Manning Elliott LLPminorOthersVenue partner for VANTEC pitch events. Located at 1030 West Georgia Street, 17th floor, Vancouver, BC.
• DealumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for VANTEC's member-only database of company profiles, pitch decks, and event videos. Dealum provides the Match filtering tool and company profile management system used by VANTEC members and pitching companies.
• Bonsai GrowthminorOthersPartner organization supporting VANTEC, referenced in the partners section of the website.
• Inwest VenturesminorOthersPartner organization supporting VANTEC, referenced in the partners section of the website.
• Western Pacific TrustminorOthersPartner organization supporting VANTEC, referenced in the partners section of the website.
• Venture LabsminorOthersPartner organization supporting VANTEC, referenced in the partners section of the website.
• BCIT Business MediaminorOthersPartner organization supporting VANTEC through BCIT, referenced in the partners section of the website.
• GO RecruitmentminorOthersRecruitment partner supporting VANTEC, referenced in the partners section of the website.

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VANTEC_Networks

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments6 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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