Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) |
Investing | Canada |
Investment Range | $13,000,000 - $13,000,000 |
China Canada Angels Alliance (CCAA) is an angel group based in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to fostering a cross-border ecosystem for Canadian early-stage innovative companies aiming to enter the world's largest and fastest-growing market, China. They primarily engage in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT), healthcare IT, and clean tech IT sectors, often focusing on opportunities that combine mobile and internet elements with the Chinese market. Additionally, CCAA maintains an interest in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR&AR), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV&UAS), medical devices, and sustainability. CCAA functions as a platform that provides investment, mentorship, and essential connections to China. CCAA's investment range is notably specific, with both minimum and maximum investment amounts set at $13,000,000. They support companies located in both China and Canada, enabling technology transfer and market integration between the two countries. The China Angel Mentorship Program (CAMP) is one of CCAA's significant initiatives, a one-year virtual incubation program designed to prepare qualified Ontario startups for investment by CCAA and facilitate their entrance into the Chinese market. The investor group boasts 28 prominent Chinese angel investors, including founders and chairs of listed companies with substantial industry influence, as well as 11 institutional members actively engaged in angel investing and potential subsequent investments. The CCAA has a track record of successful investments, with nine investments in their portfolio generating returns of over 10,000% for each investee company and many of these becoming industry leaders. In partnership with the Ontario Center of Excellence, CCAA also assists quality Chinese entrepreneurs in establishing innovative businesses in Canada, enhancing the bilateral entrepreneurial landscape.