Angel investors key to creating a 21st-century innovation economy

Angels fund the first stage of commercialization after government funding and before institutional investors get involved, if ever.

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains should push forward with policies that encourage more activity from angel investors, writes Michael Volker. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY MICHAEL VOLKER

August 22, 2016

VANCOUVER—Entrepreneurship is thriving in Canada, but we must provide it with the fuel it needs for growth. In Canada, we chronically undercapitalize our promising companies, leaving many entrepreneurs struggling to find early-stage risk capital just when they need it most. As a result, many look...

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