Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem received a significant boost this week, when the the Cross-Border Angels organization created their third Catalyst group in the City of Brampton. Being the second fastest growing city in the nation, and the youngest city in the nation by average age, Brampton is a dream destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike. The CBARead more
As Brampton prepares to welcome a new university campus and reshape its downtown core, the city is making a major push to grow its startup and innovation industries. The city has announced a partnership with Cross Border Angels and Experts (CBA) to create a new angel investor network tailored for up-and-coming businesses. The program, calledRead more
The Brampton startup community has grown over the past few years, but there’s always been a gap — access to investors. But an exciting new development is happening in the local startup community, and it could be a game changer: a new angel investor group is establishing a chapter in Brampton. Cross Border Angels & Experts (CBA)Read more
BRAMPTON, ON – Brampton’s startup community is anticipating an exciting boost, as a new angel investor group is looking to establish a local chapter. Last night at Brampton City Hall, Cross Border Angels & Experts (CBA) hosted an information session for interested investors, mentors and entrepreneurs. CBA is building a startup ecosystem for entrepreneurs toRead more
As a resident of Brampton since 2015, I’m in love with my City! I love the green spaces, the parks, the libraries, the hundred different options for international grocery, the two hundred different varieties of food from around the world and of course, our fantastic community centers to burn down the calories! The City providesRead more
Financing is not a constraint for the right SME, but the key is to be ethical and transparent with lenders and investors India’s small and medium enterprises sector is not starved of capital either for growth or working capital contrary to the popular perception. Instead, this vital sector has a better access to qualityRead more
It’s been nearly a month since Hon. Finance Minister. Mr. Arun Jaitley delivered this Government’s fifth and last full Budget before the next General Elections. The budget was delivered amidst subdued economic growth, challenging fiscal situation and farm distress. According to various reports, Indian tech startups raised about $22 Billion in funding in 2017, inRead more
New funds will be used to bolster their presence in India and scale up the business further The edtech startup Shirsa Labs recently raised half a million dollars in the pre-series A round. The Mumbai based startup has raised the amount from multiple existing investors. The recent round of funding was led by Cross BorderRead more
A steep fall in angel funding and Series A has dimmed the lustre of the once-vibrant start-up sector in India. “While angel investments are the critical first piece that gets a start-up going, series A fund is the one where the angel investors really make their exits and make money. That’s what incentivises them toRead more
Options include going to friends and family, crowdfunding, dipping into one’s savings, or, if one is lucky, finding an angel investor BENGALURU: The first ’round of funding’ Abhishek Latthe got when he was setting up his wearable device startup SenseGiz in 2013 was from his family and friends. The next year, he set up aRead more