Angel Forum
Angel networkVancouver · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Angel Forum operates as western Canada's angel investor community, focused on fostering strong investor-founder relationships and connecting early-stage tech startups with accredited angel capital. It builds early-stage ecosystems by offering education (webinars, workshops, and online courses on topics such as term sheets, valuation, due diligence, and exits), community-building, and events including forums, summits, and networking sessions. As a founding member of the Hardware Angel Network and affiliated with Canada's National Angel Capital Organization, it serves as a hub for both new and seasoned angel investors as well as founders preparing to raise capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3SaaS ×3AgTech ×2Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2Developer Tools ×2Healthtech ×2IoT ×2
HQs:Canada×6
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAgility Forex is a Canadian online platform for exchanging currency and sending money abroad, offering low rates and zero fees on North American payments for personal and business customers.
Fintech
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Aspect Bio Systems develops bioprinted tissue therapeutics for regenerative medicine using a platform that combines AI-powered bioprinting, computational design, therapeutic cells, and biomaterials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
CuePath makes smart adhesive stickers (CuePack) that attach to standard medication blister packs, recording when each blister is opened and syncing that adherence data to the cloud and clinical trial management systems such as REDCap.
Digital HealthHealthtechIoTVancouver, CA
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Frontly is a no-code platform that lets users build custom software applications by describing them with AI, without writing code.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Uplifter (Interpodia) is a platform for sports clubs and associations that combines memberships, registrations, payments, events, and administration in one system.
SaaSSports Tech
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Lucent Bio develops sustainable crop nutrition products, including its flagship Soileos micronutrient fertilizer made by upcycling pea, lentil, and oat hulls from food processing.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Michael Riedijk(President & CEO)
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Semios provides on-farm monitoring and management tools for growers, covering weather monitoring, pest management (including mating disruption), and irrigation monitoring and automation.
AgTechClimate TechIoTKelowna, CA
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Spraywerx develops and supplies thermal spray systems and equipment, including its patent-pending ID-Nova and Mini-Nova ID-HVOF torches for wear- and corrosion-resistant coatings, and distributes GTV thermal spray and laser cladding products.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsNorth Vancouver, CA
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
SquareKnot Analytics operates a mobile app-based consumer panel that combines credit/debit card purchase transaction data, financial health profiles, and custom surveys to give marketers fraud-free market research data.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureMarketing TechToronto, CA
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Vitamin Lab produces personalized vitamin and supplement formulas customized to individual health goals, lifestyle, and nutritional needs.
Direct to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Visualping is a website change monitoring tool that alerts users with highlighted before-and-after screenshots when a webpage changes, using AI to flag whether a change is important.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
PartnerIrene Dorsman· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Angel Forum invest at?
- Angel Forum invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Angel Forum focus on?
- Angel Forum focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Angel Forum located?
- Angel Forum is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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