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Are you a Western founder looking for investors or partners to take your business to the next level? Apply to take part in Western Angels' Demo Day and connect with investors from the Western Community.
Are you a Western founder looking for investors or partners to take your business to the next stage? Then apply to take part in our next Western Angels' Demo Day!
This investor event is a celebration of entrepreneurship that aims to bring together budding start-ups, experienced entrepreneurs, and our community of investors. Since the launch of our investor event, we have helped several Western entrepreneurs secure a combined total of over $6.3 million + in private investment. Don't miss out on your opportunity to pitch your story, win funding, and get connected to our investment community.
Angel Investment Opportunity:
During this event, startups can curate their investment asks based on their needs. Asks ranged from $50K to $3M. Teams have also pitched 'in-kind' asks, such as industry connections or mentorship.
Western Angels' Demo Day
Application Breakdown
Written Applications Due
[Deadline] April 11, 2025
Ventures interested in participating in this exclusive opportunity must first apply and be vetted by our internal selection committee. The top ten applicants will move forward to 'Round 2'.
Be prepared. The following is a list of questions and material that you will need to submit for your written application:
- Total Equity Funding / Debt Funding / Grants Received
- Cumulative Funding, Investment and Revenue Generated to Date
- Number of Customers Served
- Average Price of your Product
- Executive Summary
- 2-Minute Investor Pitch Video and Marketing Pitch Video
- 10 Slide Investor Pitch Deck
- Team Picture
- Logo
Selected applicants will be contacted to be interviewed for the opportunity to pitch at Western Angels' Demo Day.
Western Angel's Demo Day
[Date] June 3, 2025
Western Angels' Demo Day is scheduled in Toronto for June 3rd, 2025.
The selected teams will be invited to participate in person to showcase their ventures to investors from the Ivey and Western Alumni Network. Pitches with be followed by a showcase and networking reception.
With a large group of accredited investors, asks typically range between $50,000 - $3 Million+
Important Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Western’s entrepreneurship community: At least one founder is a current full-time Western student, faculty, staff or alumni, from any faculty designation.
Ventures from any industry or sector can apply.
Founders from Western's affiliated university colleges (Huron, Brescia and Kings) can apply.
Applications for the next Western Angels' Demo Day (May 16, 2024), will close on March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
You must submit your application via Gust: https://gust.com/programs/western-angels-demo-day-spring-2024
Questions about our application process can be sent to entrepreneurship@uwo.ca.
Round 1: Written Application (October/March)
Submit your application virtually via Gust.
Round 2: Qualifying Interviews (October-November/March-April)
Participants can choose to pitch virtually to our judging panel. This round will be closed to the public.
Round 3: Western Angels' Demo Day (November/May)
In-Person. The event is open to the public (with capacity limits).
Participants must pitch live in Toronto, Ontario. The five teams pitching at Western Angels' Demo Day will receive a $2,500 stipend.
At Western Angels' Demo Day, the selection committee and investors will be looking for startups that are investment-ready at a pre-seed or early stage. The scoring will be a weighted average of:
- Problem Identification / Opportunity: A clearly articulated and compelling value proposition
- Viability: Clear knowledge of the market and evidence of demand for the solution Growth potential: Sustainable and scalable business model
- Innovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation
- Talent: A strong team Communication skills: An effective and persuasive overall pitch presentation
Companies that are not yet incorporated may apply, however, incorporation is required in order to receive angel investment or venture capital funding.
Our team can assist you with navigating incorporation.
Since each business varies with its need, progress and industry, one pitch deck solution will not fit all.
We encourage you to book a free coaching meeting with one of our Entrepreneurship Advisors to review your pitch deck or application. You can book your meeting here: https://entrepreneurship.uwo.ca/services/coaching/
Note: We also have a ton of video resources available for you to review to begin crafting your pitch deck:
- Pitch Deck Basics
- Raising funds for Your Business
- What VCs Want
- VC and Angel Investment
- Fundraising Fundamentals
Entrepreneurs, submit an application today.
Don't miss out on this investment opportunity.
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