We leverage the expertise of our 200+ investors
The Process
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We actively scout for the investment opportunities wherever entrepreneurs pitch. We are involved in the local start-up community, and we support many of the organizations that help early stage investors get off the ground.
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Our team of investors follow a multi-stage process to identify and screen the most promising companies that meet the eFund investment criteria. We follow a defined due diligence process, see our Companies page for info .
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Here at eFund we invest in ventures that have and can show the following: validated product market fit, a scalable and profitable business model, a strong team that can execute and adapt, proof of traction and a route to an attractive exit.
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The right angel investor does more than give you money. They will provide advice, access to networks and other resources to help your entrepreneurial venture become successful. It is a core piece of the eFund model.
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By investing in eFund, you invest in fund cohorts that are continuously diversified with new and follow-on investments. It will diversify your portfolio across industries, markets, business models and stages of maturity.
Key Principles
Active Deal Screening
Many of our investors are actively involved in the start-up community. We see and screen a large number of investment deals.
Diversified Portfolio
Instantly diversify your portfolio across industries, markets, business models, and stages of maturity. If you continue to invest annually with eFund you will invest in new companies via different fund cohorts.
Thorough Due Diligence
Our team based approach makes it easier to commit the time required and leverages the deep industry expertise of our team members.
Proven Processes, Tools and Training
We have developed a unique process and strategy to select the best investment opportunities that leverages our collective domain expertise.
Deep Investor Domain Expertise
Our investors have deep industry expertise in a wide range of industries.
Active Post-investment Participation
Our team can provide strategic introductions, operational advice, anticipate additional funding needs as well as ongoing founder mentoring.
Are you an accredited investor?
If yes, we invite you to join eFund
See the comprehensive FAQ’s on the Investor page for more information.
Meet eFund’s Directors
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President and Director
Thealzel is an entrepreneur and angel investor. She is the co-Founder, President and Director of the eFund angel investment fund. She co-manages the VANTEC Angel Network and the Vancouver chapter of the Keiretsu Forum; and is rector a director on the board of TIMIA Capital Corporation (TSX.V:TCA). Thealzel is also a founding General Partner of Phoenix Fire Fund of the Archangel group of angel funds.
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CFO & Director
Pieter is a seasoned investor, advisor, and board member. He advises early stage technology companies and sometimes takes on interim management roles. He is a co-founder of several local companies, is a director at Angel Forum and was previously active in corporate finance at UBS and Barclays.
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Director
George is a senior executive with specialization in commercialization of medical technology in North America, Europe and Asia. He has over 10 years of experience in early stage company development from inception through fundraising and commercial validation, in various roles including: Board Member, CEO, Co-founder, VP of Business Development, Operations and Product Development.
