Jay-Anne Mandingin, CPA, CA, MBA

Early-stage venture fund supporting Western Canadian innovators.

𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 runs hands-on angel investor training programs designed for professionals who want to start investing in startups, or sharpen their existing investing skills alongside a global network of peers. Our “learning-by-doing” methodology puts participants at the center of real investment decisions. Through a structured, guided process, they evaluate live deals, join due diligence teams, and invest real capital. Along the way, they gain deep, practical experience in every step of the angel investing journey, from sourcing and screening to negotiating and closing. SIA attracts a diverse community of angel investors, VCs, family offices, and other investment professionals who want to enhance their practice and collaborate across borders. We are the European counterpart to Mossy Ventures’ flagship program, the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC), which has been growing investor and founder ecosystems in the U.S. since 2012. To date, the program has trained 1,000+ angel investors and supported over 1,800 startups, with alumni collectively investing over $300 million into early-stage companies around the world.

At eQuo, our mission is to accelerate the growth and success of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) entrepreneurs. We provide essential tools, unwavering support, and vital connections, turning entrepreneurial dreams into thriving businesses. Embodying a philosophy of Community, Passion, and Growth, eQuo is a steadfast partner, guiding entrepreneurs through every step of their journey. eQuo is more than just a service provider; we are your steadfast ally in the CPG industry. We prioritize community, expert guidance, and resource accessibility, empowering CPG entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and navigate industry complexities. Join eQuo today and become part of a movement redefining CPG entrepreneurship. Visit eQuoshift to learn more and get involved.

Red Thread Ventures (“RTV”) is an investment and advisory community focused on building world class businesses and generating outstanding investment returns. We leverage an extensive global network of experienced advisors, angel investors and entrepreneurs to help scale businesses from inception to IPO and beyond. RTV invests in both global and BC-based companies through our two investment vehicles; a BC focused VCC investing in pre-seed/seed stage opportunities and a "Global Vehicle" for follow on investments and opportunities across different geographies and asset classes.

Early-stage venture fund supporting Western Canadian innovators.

Founders Committee is a syndicate fund and a group of entrepreneurs who invest in great teams that actively help make a difference. Our goal is to nurture the creative, innovative ideas from go-getters across the world and create an environment to scale their venture in current market conditions.

𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 runs hands-on angel investor training programs designed for professionals who want to start investing in startups, or sharpen their existing investing skills alongside a global network of peers. Our “learning-by-doing” methodology puts participants at the center of real investment decisions. Through a structured, guided process, they evaluate live deals, join due diligence teams, and invest real capital. Along the way, they gain deep, practical experience in every step of the angel investing journey, from sourcing and screening to negotiating and closing. SIA attracts a diverse community of angel investors, VCs, family offices, and other investment professionals who want to enhance their practice and collaborate across borders. We are the European counterpart to Mossy Ventures’ flagship program, the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC), which has been growing investor and founder ecosystems in the U.S. since 2012. To date, the program has trained 1,000+ angel investors and supported over 1,800 startups, with alumni collectively investing over $300 million into early-stage companies around the world.

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform founded in Silicon Valley in 2006. We connect the people and organizations that drive technology forward, and turn those connections into real business outcomes. We run accelerator programs, facilitate corporate-startup pilots, invest in early-stage companies, and help governments and institutions build innovation ecosystems. Our network includes corporations, startups, investors, universities, and mentors across more than 20 industries and 60 locations worldwide. Since inception, weve accelerated thousands of startups and invested in over 2,500 companies. Our portfolio includes PayPal, Dropbox, LendingClub, Honey, and N26. Industries we work in: Advanced Manufacturing · Aerospace & Defense · Agtech · Animal Health · Brand & Retail · Crypto & Digital Assets · Deeptech · Energy · Enterprise & AI · Fintech · Food & Beverage · Health · Insurtech · Lifetech · Maritime · Media & Advertising · Medtech · Mobility & Physical AI · New Materials & Packaging · Real Estate & Construction · Semiconductors · Smart Cities · Sportstech · Supply Chain · Sustainability · Travel & Hospitality Where we operate: Americas: Silicon Valley · New York · Los Angeles · Washington D.C. · Detroit · Seattle · São Paulo · Alberta Europe: London · Munich · Stuttgart · Paris · Amsterdam · Barcelona · Madrid · Milan · Turin · Gothenburg · Vienna · Istanbul · Antwerp · Vilnius · Tirana · Yerevan · Tbilisi · Limassol · Tashkent Middle East & Africa: Riyadh · Abu Dhabi · Cairo Asia-Pacific: Tokyo · Osaka · Kyoto · Singapore · Seoul · Shanghai · Beijing · Shenzhen · Jakarta · Kuala Lumpur · Phnom Penh · GIFT City

At eQuo, our mission is to accelerate the growth and success of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) entrepreneurs. We provide essential tools, unwavering support, and vital connections, turning entrepreneurial dreams into thriving businesses. Embodying a philosophy of Community, Passion, and Growth, eQuo is a steadfast partner, guiding entrepreneurs through every step of their journey. eQuo is more than just a service provider; we are your steadfast ally in the CPG industry. We prioritize community, expert guidance, and resource accessibility, empowering CPG entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and navigate industry complexities. Join eQuo today and become part of a movement redefining CPG entrepreneurship. Visit eQuoshift to learn more and get involved.