Powering Investment in Canadian
Deep-Technology Companies

Features

What We Offer?

At the HardTech Investor Network, we are improving access to capital for Canadian deep-tech and hardware companies by bringing together a community of aligned investors. We are creating the largest community of hardware and deep-tech investors in Canada.

Our Focus

Explore the Network

We work closely with investors, incubators, accelerators, and other startup support organizations to identify high-potential startups across Canada, focusing on 3 main areas:

Hardware

We specialize in supporting startups with hardware innovations, recognizing the unique funding and development challenges they face. Our network possesses the specialized knowledge and expertise required to navigate these challenges successfully.

Capital

We aim to improve access to capital for Canadian deep-tech and hardware companies. By connecting startups with knowledgeable and experienced investors, we make it easier for investors to share funding opportunities and help entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life.

Inclusivity

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse ecosystem. We actively collaborate with investors, incubators, accelerators, and other startup support organizations to identify high-potential startups across Canada.

About Us

Why HardTech Investor Network?

We are a deep-tech focused investor network backing Canadian pre-seed and seed stage startups. We offer curated investment opportunities and support foundational companies that aim to improve our world.
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Our goal is to catalyze investment into hardware and deep-tech technologies by coordinating the community of hardware and deep-tech investors and allowing them to share opportunities with their peers for syndication of deals and due diligence sharing. We are committed to supporting investment in Canadian companies throughout the deep-tech ecosystem.

HardTech Investor Network

How Do We Provide Value?

For Investors:

Opportunities to invest in high-growth, deep-tech hardware innovations
Networking opportunities to build relationships with deep-tech / hardware startup founders and fellow investors
Networking opportunities with other deep-tech / hardware investors
Support for de-risking investment and accelerating validation of deep-tech / hardware startups
Investor education and best practices

For Startups:

Knowledgeable and experienced investors
Industry, partners, customers and resources
Networking opportunities and mentorship on specific hardware challenges
Funding resources and support for Canadian hardware startups

Eligibility

Interested In Joining?

If you are interested in applying to join as a start-up, please fill out the following application forms:

Start-up Application

Startup Eligibility:

Hardware and/or deep-tech startup
Strong team, innovative technology, and scalable business model
Pre-Seed to Series A stage
Raising between $250K to $2M

In one of the below industries:

Robotics
Artificial intelligence
Biotech
Clean energy
Advanced manufacturing
Advanced materials
Semiconductor
Consumer electronics
Medical devices

Eva Lau

Founding and General Partner, Two Small Fish Ventures

Hugh Chow

CEO, ventureLAB

Lally Rementilla

Managing Partner, IP-Backed Financing, BDC

Pierre Paffenhoff

Senior Lead, Climate Venture Investments at SecondMuse Capital

Raymond Chik

Co-Founder, Untether AI

Sep Assadian

VP, Founder Success, ventureLAB

Sylvain Carle

Venture Partner, Innovobot Resonance Ventures

Ana Misra

Founding Member, York Angel Investors

Evan Clark

Executive Director, GTAN

Geoffrey Goad

Senior Investment Advisor at Leede Jones Gable Inc.

Hilary Kilgour

Managing Partner, TheVenture.Fund

Raymond Chik

Co-Founder, Untether AI

Sep Assadian

VP, Founder Success, ventureLAB

Suzanne Grant

Executive Director, Capital Angel Network

Yuri Navarro

Managing Partner, Kanata Ventures

Our Members

Network

Our Partners

"NACO is thrilled to support the launch of the HardTech Investor Network (HIN). We firmly believe in the potential of Canadian entrepreneurs to lead the next wave of global innovation, and HIN aims to be a driving force, forging a future where Canada's hardware and deep-tech entrepreneurs are equipped with the resources and support they need to transform their groundbreaking ideas into globally impactful products."

Claudio Rojas

CEO, NACO

"There is a clear need to bring together hardware-focused startups and investors. We know from working with local Medical Device innovators that hardware innovation has a ripple effect, leading to more jobs, more capital investment, more partnerships, and stronger supply chains."

David Van Slingerland

CEO, Sterling Industries

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News

HardTech Investor Network
- Press Release

MARKHAM, Ontario – June 28, 2023 – ventureLAB announced the launch of the HardTech Investor Network (HIN), the only hardware and deep-tech focused investor network supporting pre-seed and seed stage startups in the country at York Region’s #YRtech pavilion at Collision today...

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