Concordia Angel Network (CAN) is an affiliate of CU Ventures. Consider joining CAN to participate in pitch events, gain access to exciting investment opportunities in promising new startups, and support a Concordia through your investments.
CAN membership criteria
- Must be an accredited investor
- Must be supportive of our mission
- Must have previous experience and a proven record in business management
- Must be passionate about cultivating entrepreneurship among university students
- Should expect to make at least one investment per year
CAN presentation meetings
- CU Ventures will host 3-4 CAN meetings/pitch events per year
- Meetings take place over dinner and begin with an overview of the agenda, updates pertaining to recent investments, and any information concerning the angel network
- Company presentations are about one-half hour with time for questions
- Presenters are adjourned to another room during the discussion period where angels assess the opportunity and make investment decisions
- Presenters are informed of any decisions the night of the meeting
Due diligence and investment updates
- A formal due diligence process is completed with each new investment for the angels
- CU Ventures addresses additional questions and concerns from the angels regarding presenting companies or previous investments
- Portfolio company updates are provided periodically concerning funding status, documentation signing, due diligence status, and more