I want to grow my company. Can you help?


Yes we can! Invest Ottawa is a one-stop shop for start-ups through emerging growth companies in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences and Cleantech.

We are staffed by a hands-on group of former CEOs, investors and professional analysts devoted to helping your company grow and build wealth. We’re for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and a cool place where innovation meets great people and great energy to build great companies!


Whether you’re launching your first product or trying to take your company to its next level of global growth, we provide been-there-done-that expertise, tools and access to private and public sector funding sources for start-up, pre-revenue, and early stage companies.

We focus on companies that are knowledge-based and operate in high-growth industries across life sciences, clean technology, and information and communication technologies.

Our services include access to teams of experienced advisors and mentors, market intelligence research, access to capital, and educational programs and seminars designed to address business challenges at a variety of levels.

I’m sold. How do I engage?


To help us help you determine how we can best accelerate your company’s growth, we ask you to fill out this Business Information Form. Once we have this information, we’ll get back to you in three business days or less to set up our first meeting to suggest which of our programs, services and seminars will make the most impact.

With a proven track record of successful investments, our portfolio clients are consistently recognized as leaders by the Ontario Network of Excellence. As a member of the Ontario Network of Excellence, Invest Ottawa receives the majority of its funding from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation.

Business Information Form

Business Information Form

The first step to accessing the services offered through Invest Ottawa is the completion of this form. This information will help us determine what programs and services are best suited to your company's stage of development.

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Business Advisory Services

Business Advisory Services

Our goal is to work closely with your company, from inception to your first meaningful rounds of investment, and beyond. We use a proven portfolio lifecycle approach that includes a service plan for all portfolio clients.

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Mentorship

Mentorship

Invest Ottawa regularly engages the valuable assistance of experienced business mentors. They provide strategic advice to companies with a defined business problem on a case-by-case basis.

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Market intelligence and business analysis

Market intelligence and business analysis

Our Market Intelligence/Business Analysis Service provides you up-to-date and relevant information and data on industries, competitors, market size, trends, intellectual property, potential investors and strategic partners.

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Access to Capital

Access to Capital

To grow your company, you need access to capital, and Invest Ottawa can offer advice and direction on how and when to raise money to maximize growth for your company.

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Portfolio Rising Stars

Portfolio Rising Stars

Since 2007 the Invest Ottawa team has provided services to over 750 companies, and helped to leverage over $100 million of investments. Invest Ottawa has now named 10 Portfolio Rising Stars, just some of the “ones to watch”.

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Invest Ottawa is a member of:

   

Champion Partners

   
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program   Ernst & Young

Partners:

  Ontario Centres of Excellence   Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
MaRS Discovery District   City of Ottawa
RIC VentureStart  

Major Partners

   
   
   

Location:


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Invest Ottawa is located at:
80 Aberdeen St.
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1S 5R5

Contacts:

Marco Fiori
Portfolio Manager, Invest Ottawa
613-828-6274 ext. 233
mfiori@investottawa.ca