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SWO Angel Group

Angel network

London Β· Pre-Seed–Seed Β· 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SWO Angels is a members-only non-profit network of accredited angel investors focused on promising early-stage businesses in Southwestern Ontario and across Canada. It offers members screened access to startups and the collective expertise of roughly 200 angel investors across affiliated groups. For entrepreneurs, it provides mentorship, networking and access to capital to help accelerate companies toward becoming market leaders. The group is a founding member of Equation Angels, combining resources of four Southern Ontario angel groups to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem and the broader Canadian economy.

Invests inSector AgnosticCanadaLondon

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
London, ON, CA
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Tracked investments
31

Team Β· 5 people

from the firm's website
Brian FosterΒ· Board Member
David MuirΒ· Board Member
Deniz EdwardsΒ· Co-Executive Director and Board Member
Justin LeushnerΒ· Co-Executive Director and Board Member
Tom CurrieΒ· Board Member

What they invest in

from 16 of 31 portfolio companies

SaaS Γ—11Enterprise Software Γ—6EdTech Γ—3Hardware Γ—3IoT Γ—3Marketing Tech Γ—3Advanced Manufacturing Γ—2Future of Work Γ—2

HQs:CanadaΓ—4United StatesΓ—2

Investments Β· 31 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2016 Β· 12014 Β· 12 dated

Arbutus Medicalarbutusmedical.ca

Co-investorsCU Healthcare Innovation FundYork Angel Investors Inc.

Aterica Digital Healthaterica.com
Backyard Media Inc.backyard.media
BigRoad Incorporated Websitebigroad.comin𝕏

BigRoad provides an FMCSA-compliant electronic logging device (ELD) app and connected fleet platform covering freight management, fleet and asset tracking, electronic vehicle inspection, and video telematics.

IoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSWaterloo, CA

Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator Centre

BioGeneratorbiogenerator.ca
ChatterHighchatterhigh.comin𝕏

ChatterHigh is a content engagement platform that uses gamified activities to help students explore college and career options, build awareness of future paths, and develop social-emotional skills.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Clearpath Roboticsclearpathrobotics.comin𝕏Jul 2016

Clearpath Robotics builds unmanned vehicles and robotics platforms aimed at making robotics research and development easier for its customers.

Deep TechHardwareRoboticsKitchener

Bryan Webb(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Rendall(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMurray Gamble(Director)Karamdeep Nijjar(Director)inStuart Ellman(Director)inMichael Stork(Director)

Co-investorsGarage CapitalKeiretsu ForumKensington Capital Partners LimitedVenture OntarioWaterloo Accelerator CentreInovia Capital+1 more

ColdBlock Digestioncoldblock.ca

Co-investorsGeorgian Angel Network

Expertfileexpertfile.comin𝕏

ExpertFile operates a software platform that helps universities, corporations, and healthcare organizations identify and showcase their subject-matter experts to build reputation, media relationships, and engagement with audiences such as journalists, sales prospects, patients, and donors.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Peter Evans(Co-Founder & CEO)Robert Carter(Co-Founder & VP Product Development)Deanne Taenzer(VP Partnerships & Business Development)Dan Stanhope(VP Software Development)

FIIXfiixsoftware.comin𝕏

Fiix provides a cloud-based CMMS (computerized maintenance management software) for managing asset performance and maintenance operations, with IoT integrations to connect sensors, PLC, SCADA, and enterprise systems.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSPerth, CA

Co-investorsBuildGroup

FreePoint Technologiesgetfreepoint.com

Freepoint offers ShiftWorx, a manufacturing monitoring platform that cloud-connects equipment of any age or brand to capture real-time machine performance, track OEE and downtime, and support job scheduling and alerts.

Advanced ManufacturingIoTSaaS

Innovation Works Londoninnovationworkslondon.ca

Innovation Works appears to be a shared workspace or innovation hub that hosts organizations, projects and people as tenants.

Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodPropTechSector AgnosticLondon, CA

KFL Investment Management Inc.kflcapital.com
Kognitivkognitiv.comin

Kognitiv provides loyalty technology that powers reward programs for consumer brands, handling transaction processing and redemptions in real-time on mobile platforms.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsCogent CapitalExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLP

LoanConnectloanconnect.ca
Magormagor.video

Magor, a division of Harris Computer, is a certified reseller of enterprise-grade video collaboration solutions powered by Pexip.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

My Digital Shieldmydigitalshield.comin𝕏
Oreka Solutionsorekasolutions.ca
Plumplum.ioin𝕏

Plum offers psychometric-based talent assessments that use its Role Model technology to map behavioral profiles against real-world jobs and predict on-the-job performance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumImpact EnginePeak XV PartnersTanglin Venture Partners

Powernoodlepowernoodle.com
QuickSilkquicksilk.comin𝕏

QuickSilk is a SaaS content management system designed for marketing and communications teams to manage websites and digital marketing projects without extensive developer resources.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Race Rosterraceroster.com𝕏

Race Roster provides software for endurance event organizers and race directors to grow, manage, and execute running and endurance events, including registration and results/timing technology.

MarketplacesSaaSSports Tech

Alex Vander Hoeven(Chief Executive Officer)

Renixrenix.ca
Scisensein𝕏

Transonic designs and manufactures transit-time ultrasound flow measurement technology, including intraoperative flowprobes for surgeons, monitors and sensors for hemodialysis and critical care, and custom sensors for OEMs.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Cornelis Drost(Founder)

Sensory Technologieseshiftcare.com

eShift offers a real-time clinical care coordination platform that lets remote clinicians such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses direct care for multiple patients while in-person team members like LPNs, CNAs, and paramedics deliver services at the point of care.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

SmartTones Mediasmarttonesmedia.com

Connects broadcast media to mobile, letting advertisers reach audiences via second-screen mobile devices.

Textbooks for Changetextbooksforchange.comin

Textbooks for Change is a social enterprise that collects and redistributes donated textbooks to make education more affordable and accessible, with programs reaching students in East Africa.

Circular EconomyEdTechImpact & Social Good

TopSpin360topspin360.com

TopSpin360 is a neck-training device and program used by athletes to build neck strength and stability, applied here as a case study with a college women's volleyball team.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Dr. Theo Versteegh(Inventor and Co-Founder)

Triagetriage.comMar 2014

San Francisco, US

R. Charles White(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)James Thomas White(Executive Officer)Doug Chertok(Director)

Vanrxvanrx.com
Waggitwaggit.dog

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SWO Angel Group made?
SWO Angel Group has 31 tracked investments.
What stage does SWO Angel Group invest at?
SWO Angel Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does SWO Angel Group focus on?
SWO Angel Group focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is SWO Angel Group located?
SWO Angel Group is headquartered in London, CA.
Who does SWO Angel Group co-invest with?
SWO Angel Group most often shares deals with Keiretsu Forum, Waterloo Accelerator Centre, BuildGroup, among 12 tracked co-investors.

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