Backing the Next Generation of Canadian Founders
Brampton Angels is a GTA-based angel investing group providing early-stage capital, mentorship, and strategic connections to ambitious entrepreneurs building the future.
Angels with roots in the Greater Toronto Area
Brampton Angels is a syndicate of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and investors united by a shared belief: the next great Canadian companies are being built right here in the GTA.
We go beyond writing cheques. Our members bring decades of combined experience building and scaling technology companies, and we actively support founders with strategic guidance, customer introductions, and follow-on capital.
We invest at the pre-seed and seed stage, writing initial cheques between $25K–$150K, with capacity to participate in follow-on rounds.
Pre-Seed & Seed
We enter early when we can have the greatest impact on a company's trajectory.
$25K – $150K
Typical initial cheque size, with the ability to lead or co-lead rounds.
GTA-First
Deep local connections across the Ontario ecosystem, government, and enterprise.
Founder-Friendly
We are operators first. We advise with empathy and move at the pace of founders.
Our Investment Focus
We back founders across a range of sectors where our network and expertise can create meaningful value beyond capital.
Technology & SaaS
B2B and B2C software companies building scalable, recurring-revenue businesses across enterprise, SMB, and consumer markets.
Fintech & Financial Services
Innovations in payments, lending, insurance, wealth management, and financial infrastructure disrupting traditional finance.
Health & Life Sciences
Digital health, medical devices, healthtech, and biotech companies improving outcomes and access across the healthcare continuum.
Commerce & Consumer
Consumer brands, e-commerce enablement, and marketplace businesses with strong unit economics and loyal communities.
PropTech & Real Estate
Technology solutions transforming how real estate is bought, sold, managed, and financed—with a GTA market lens.
AI & Emerging Tech
Applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology platforms with a clear path to commercial adoption.
What We Look For
- ✓Strong founding team with relevant domain expertise
- ✓Clear problem-solution fit with evidence of demand
- ✓Defensible business model with a path to strong unit economics
- ✓Large addressable market (ideally $1B+ TAM)
- ✓Early traction — revenue, LOIs, or validated pilots
Investment Parameters
- →Stage: Pre-Seed and Seed
- →Initial cheque: $25K – $150K
- →Geography: Canada-focused, GTA preferred
- →Round size: Up to $3M seed rounds
- →Follow-on: Active participants in subsequent rounds
Our Investments
We are proud to back a growing number of exceptional founders across Canada. Portfolio details to be announced.
VentureOne
B2B workflow automation platform.
NorthPay
Cross-border payments for Canadian SMBs.
MedSync
AI-powered patient intake and scheduling.
PropIQ
Real estate data analytics for GTA investors.
* Portfolio companies shown are illustrative placeholders. Real portfolio details coming soon.
Meet Our Partners
Operators turned investors. We've been in your shoes and we're here to help you win.
Louis Sapi
Managing Partner & CEO, HS & Partners LLP | Author | Angel Investor
Louis Sapi is a chartered accountant, serial entrepreneur, and investor with over three decades of experience advising private companies, executives, and owner-managers. As the founding Managing Partner and CEO of HS & Partners LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, he has built a firm renowned for audit, tax planning, and estate planning for medium to large clients. A hands-on investor with a proven track record in turnarounds, startup investing, and capital raising, Louis currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Brampton Angels Group and is a member of the World Presidents' Organization (WPO). He is also the author of the acclaimed book Mothers and Fathers: Health and Financial Advice to Share with Your Parents, and is a sought-after keynote speaker, media contributor, and mentor to entrepreneurs.
Investment Thesis
“I invest in founders who have a unique insight into a large market, with a focus on B2B SaaS, fintech, and deep tech. I look for teams with a combination of domain expertise and relentless execution ability.”
Nick Kuryluk
Partner
Serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in technology, operations, and growth. Nick has founded and scaled multiple ventures and brings a hands-on approach to supporting portfolio founders through critical growth stages.
Investment Thesis
“My investment focus is on companies solving real problems with defensible business models. I'm particularly drawn to opportunities in the GTA ecosystem where local market knowledge creates a distinct advantage.”
Andrew Opala
Partner
Seasoned professional with deep expertise across technology and business strategy. Andrew brings a wealth of experience advising and investing in high-growth companies, with a focus on helping founders navigate the complexities of scaling.
Investment Thesis
“I back founders who combine technical depth with a clear commercial instinct. The best investments I've made are in people who understand their customers obsessively and build products that create real, lasting value.”
Abhishek Mathur
Venture Partner, Bouken Capital | Product Leader, Tellius
Abhishek Mathur is a product leader, venture partner, and enterprise AI specialist with a career spanning product management, entrepreneurship, and early-stage investing. He is currently a Venture Partner at Bouken Capital and leads core product at Tellius, an agentic analytics platform serving pharma and CPG enterprise customers. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at H2O.ai, Kasisto, and IBM, and has co-founded and operated his own ventures. A graduate of the University of Toronto (Engineering) and the Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Abhishek brings deep expertise in AI-native product development, go-to-market strategy, and the intersection of data, automation, and enterprise decision-making. He is passionate about helping founders build category-defining companies and connecting them with the capital and networks they need to scale.
Investment Thesis
“I look for founders who are uniquely positioned to solve a problem — whether through lived experience, technical insight, or market access. I'm particularly excited about AI-native companies and software businesses with strong network effects.”
Shahira Bhimani
Health Tech Consultant & Strategist
Shahira Bhimani is a health tech consultant, serial executive, and clinician with a strong track record of leading high-impact transformational change across the healthcare ecosystem. She brings a rare combination of clinical insight, entrepreneurial experience, and business acumen to medical technology development, commercialization, and health system adoption. With deep expertise in health system efficiency, market access, medical device reimbursement, and procurement, Shahira has cultivated an extensive network of local and international partners in the field. She holds a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario and a Master's in International Health Technology Assessment and Management from the University of Montreal.
Investment Thesis
“I invest in founders who know how to tell a story and build a brand as much as they know how to build a product. The companies I'm drawn to have a clear point of view on why they win and who they serve.”
Mark Lawence, P.Eng., MBA, CFA
Executive Chair, Angel Investors Ontario | Principal, NorthCrest Partners
Mark Lawence is a seasoned executive and investor with deep experience across private and public markets. He currently serves as Executive Chair of Angel Investors Ontario — the umbrella organization representing 21 angel groups across the province — and runs NorthCrest Partners Inc., a licensed Exempt Market Dealer. Previously a top-ranked sell-side analyst covering technology, biotech, telecom, and utilities, Mark is known for his ability to distill complex investment narratives into clear, actionable stories for the market. He brings a disciplined, founder-coaching approach to early-stage investing, with a strong focus on management quality, capital stewardship, and investor readiness.
Investment Thesis
“I focus on businesses with clear unit economics and a defensible moat. Whether it's fintech, enterprise SaaS, or marketplace models, I want to see that the founders understand their numbers and have a repeatable path to growth.”
Thad Konop
Partner
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Partner
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Ready to Build Something Big?
We want to hear from ambitious founders tackling hard problems. Here's how our process works.
Submit Your Deck
Fill out our intake form and attach a link to your pitch deck. We review every submission.
Initial Review
Our team reviews your submission within 2 weeks. If there's a fit, we'll reach out to schedule an intro call.
Partner Meeting
Meet with our partners to discuss your vision, traction, and how Brampton Angels can add value.
Investment Decision
We make fast decisions. If we decide to invest, we move quickly to close and get you back to building.
Submit Your Pitch Deck
Share your vision with us. Include a link to your pitch deck, a brief company overview, and what you're looking for from your investors. We respond to every submission.
Submit Your Deck →We review all submissions within 2 weeks.