Become a Member
Join our angel investing community and get membership privileges with two national angel organizations.
Member Benefits
Monthly VANTEC meetings with pitches of vetted early-stage investment opportunity
Bring a guest free of charge
Network and partner on deal screening, due diligence and syndicate deals
Opportunity to sponsor start-ups for pitches at VANTEC
Monthly VANTEC newsletter with vetted investment opportunities
Access to member only investor information
Investor workshops at reduced rates
Member rates to investor workshops
Includes NACO and ACA membership
Membership rates
Annual membership is $500 and includes free access to 11 investor meetings, one free guest ticket per meeting, Annual investor social, VANTEC Newsletter, access to investor workshops and other events at member rates.
VANTEC membership includes membership in the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) and the Angel Capital Association (ACA).
To apply for membership at VANTEC, please create your Gust profile. After your membership has been set up you will be able to access the confidential deal information that is provided to our investors.
Angel Investing Requirements
You must be an accredited* angel investors or an investors in an accredited angel funds to become a VANTEC member.
*Accredited investors are individuals with an annual income of at least $200K (or $300K household income) or a net worth, excluding residence, of $1 million. See BC Securities Regulations for exact definition of Accredited Investor.
Most angel investment opportunities presented at VANTEC qualify for a 30% EBC tax credit.
Angel investments benefit from a $800,000 lifetime capital gain exemption.
Attend a Meeting
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday morning 7.30-10.00 AM of each month, except in August. VANTEC meetings present vetted early stage investment opportunities to angel investors. It is also a great way to stay abreast of the latest investment opportunities, meet fellow angel investors, share information about opportunities, deals, due diligence and follow-on rounds.
Our Meeting Agenda:
3.30-4.00 Pre-presentation networking
4.00-4.15 Community Announcements (90 seconds)
4.15-4.40 Preview Pitches (90 seconds, up to 10 )
4.40-5.30 Full Presentations (15 minutes, up to 4)
5.30-5.35 Updates (90 seconds, up to 4)
5.35-6.45 Networking Reception
We will serve light snacks, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks
Our meetings are private and restricted to members and their guests. You don't need a VANTEC membership. It is only $75 to attend. There is no charge to members’ guests.
Are you considering to become and angel investor and want to attend one of our meetings?
Send us an email and we will connect you with a "hosting member" to learn more about angel investing and VANTEC.
Become a Sponsor
By sponsoring VANTEC you are helping to grow the angel community and angel investments in early-stage companies in BC. Your sponsorship helps us to cover the costs of the monthly meetings.
Benefits of Sponsorship
We are always interested to explore new sponsorship opportunities and will work with you to create value from your investment.
Listing and profile on our site, newsletter
Listing in our email newsletter
Promotion of your services at every VANTEC meeting
Publication of sponsored articles
Free admission to VANTEC meetings for your team.
Invite investors and
entrepreneurs to your events
Title sponsor of a co-hosted event
Judge at the VANTEC Pre-screening
Judge at the VANTEC Pitch Circuit
Any other initiative we develop together
Volunteer at VANTEC
Want to get plugged into the world of start-ups and angel investing? Join us as a volunteer to help promote and host our events. Hone your digital marketing skills, help us organize pitch sessions, angel investing workshops and grow the impact that angel investing has in our community.
