World’s largest angel investor network lands in Vaughan
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Vaughan International Commercialization Centre gets major boost from Keiretsu Forum that will drive investment, bolster local business
Keiretsu Forum, the world’s largest angel network has become a member of the Vaughan International Commercialization Centre (VICC), making Vaughan the fourth chapter in central Canada, and one of 40 Keiretsu Forum chapters across the globe.
The angel investors that make up the network are affluent individuals who provide capital for business startups. With more than 2,000 accredited investor members in 12 countries on three continents, Keiretsu Forum is the world’s largest invite-only angel investor network. Members provide capital in the range of $500,000 to $6 million to high-quality, diverse investment opportunities.
The partnership with Keiretsu Forum is a major step forward in the development of the VICC, which works with more than 100 local and international companies, institutions and not-for-profit organizations. VICC programs and services support established businesses with the localization of international technologies to commercialize new, innovative products in addition to assisting local companies with the expertise required to modify or adapt their products for international export.
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“I am pleased to welcome the Vaughan chapter of Keiretsu Forum to the Vaughan International Commercialization Centre. This is the world’s largest angel investor network, and the fact that they have chosen to locate their next Canadian chapter in Vaughan is yet another indication of how the Vaughan Advantage continues to move our city forward. Keiretsu Forum’s success in high-quality, diverse investments will be an asset to the VICC and our entire business community. As a growing municipality, we understand that supporting ideas that promote innovation is an essential part of our plan to create a city that is ready to take its place on the world stage.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- The VICC is a progressive economic development initiative led by the City of Vaughan in partnership with more than 100 local and international companies, institutions and not-for-profit organizations.
- VICC programs and services support established businesses with the localization of international technologies to commercialize new, innovative products in addition to assisting local companies with the expertise required to modify or adapt their products for international export.
- Keiretsu Forum was founded in 2000 in San Francisco, CA.
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Oded Orgil, President, Vaughan Chapter, Keiretsu Forum, Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua,
Kevin Sterling, President, Toronto Chapter, Keirestu Forum, Ozan Isinak, President, Central Canada, Keirestu Forum and
David Sadowski, UJA Federation celebrate a successful launch of the Keiretsu Forum, Vaughan Chapter.
Watch Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua discuss how the Vaughan International Commercialization Centre helps local business reach beyond borders.