Nadine Martel

SheBoot is a national non-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that prepares women founders across Canada to pitch their business and secure investment. Founded by Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey and built together with the Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa in early 2020, this organization aims to help address the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs by increasing the number of women making and receiving investment. Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs, SheBoot’s annual training program arms technology and technology-enabled startups with investment-readiness skills paired with support services that prepare entrepreneurs to secure investment. The bootcamp portion of the program starts in the fall and culminates in a pitch competition for a minimum of $300,000 in equity-based capital. This investment is made by 30 women investors committed to fueling the next generation of women-owned and led firms.

Capital Angel Network (CAN) An established investor group. Since 2010 our Members have been flywheels supporting the launch of hundreds of Canadian startups. Cumulatively, they have invested close to $100M and provided the confidence and support for portfolio startups to land VC rounds. Investment typically ranges from 4-10 million dollars annually. Our members include Corporate experts providing key insights for founder facing programs, solo angel investors and Venture Members - VCs, Family Offies and Accelerators. Our programs include Capital MASHUP - Celebrating Entrepreneurs and Champions, CANLABS - Raising Expectations and Momentum, and investLABS - Early Stage Investment Insights We partner and support more than 25 community partners building an entrepreneurial culture in Canada. CAN primarily invests across the Innovation Corridor, from Montreal to Waterloo, with a keen interest in Gatineau, Ottawa, and Kanata. We also have investments from Coast to Coast. CAN investments have led to over $1B in additional investment through grants, syndication with other angel groups, and follow on venture capital funds. Membership includes more than 55 investors and champions including new, next gen, and established angels, VCs, family offices and corporate members. 37% of memberships include a woman. CAN partners with SheBoot, the Ottawa Bootstrap Awards, uOttawa’s entrepreneurship club, TECDE’s Elle Gala and provides mentorship to universities, colleges and incubators on the regular.

Audaxa Ventures invests early stage capital in the most promising tech solutions at the intersection of climate and health that are being led by diverse Women and Non-Binary Founders. We prioritize investments that not only improve the world and our communities but also provide our portfolio companies with the market access needed to expand their ventures and foster growth.

SheBoot is a national non-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that prepares women founders across Canada to pitch their business and secure investment. Founded by Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey and built together with the Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa in early 2020, this organization aims to help address the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs by increasing the number of women making and receiving investment. Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs, SheBoot’s annual training program arms technology and technology-enabled startups with investment-readiness skills paired with support services that prepare entrepreneurs to secure investment. The bootcamp portion of the program starts in the fall and culminates in a pitch competition for a minimum of $300,000 in equity-based capital. This investment is made by 30 women investors committed to fueling the next generation of women-owned and led firms.

Capital Angel Network (CAN) An established investor group. Since 2010 our Members have been flywheels supporting the launch of hundreds of Canadian startups. Cumulatively, they have invested close to $100M and provided the confidence and support for portfolio startups to land VC rounds. Investment typically ranges from 4-10 million dollars annually. Our members include Corporate experts providing key insights for founder facing programs, solo angel investors and Venture Members - VCs, Family Offies and Accelerators. Our programs include Capital MASHUP - Celebrating Entrepreneurs and Champions, CANLABS - Raising Expectations and Momentum, and investLABS - Early Stage Investment Insights We partner and support more than 25 community partners building an entrepreneurial culture in Canada. CAN primarily invests across the Innovation Corridor, from Montreal to Waterloo, with a keen interest in Gatineau, Ottawa, and Kanata. We also have investments from Coast to Coast. CAN investments have led to over $1B in additional investment through grants, syndication with other angel groups, and follow on venture capital funds. Membership includes more than 55 investors and champions including new, next gen, and established angels, VCs, family offices and corporate members. 37% of memberships include a woman. CAN partners with SheBoot, the Ottawa Bootstrap Awards, uOttawa’s entrepreneurship club, TECDE’s Elle Gala and provides mentorship to universities, colleges and incubators on the regular.