Investor Relations & Capital Introduction in Waterloo

Waterloo, in Ontario's Waterloo Region, is one of Canada's most important technology centres, built around a world-renowned engineering university and a long record of successful companies. For founders in software, hardware and quantum technology, it offers exceptional talent and experienced investors.

Why Waterloo Matters for Capital Raising

The University of Waterloo, founded in 1957, runs one of the largest co-operative education programmes in the world and produces a steady flow of engineers and founders.

Research In Motion, the maker of BlackBerry, was founded here in 1984, and its success created a generation of experienced operators and investors.

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Institute for Quantum Computing make the city a leading centre for quantum research.

What Waterloo Investors Examine

Technical excellence and team strength are examined closely.

Investors look for a credible route to global markets from an early stage.

Engagement and Access

GCN connects founders with Waterloo angel investors, family offices and venture allocators, alongside the Toronto investor community, through conference programming and private sessions.

Sectors where we see consistent interest include enterprise software, quantum technology, hardware and robotics, financial technology and health technology.

Partner with Global Capital Network

Whether you are raising into Waterloo or allocating from it, our team can discuss how our investor relations infrastructure applies to your objectives.