May 14, 2026 | Thornhill, Ontario
Join a group of active investors and leaders for an afternoon of networking. We will connect with early stage founders and study companies focused on getting results in complex industries.
Non-Members: Please fill out the form to request a ticket. Our team reviews every request to ensure the event remains a high-quality environment for everyone.
More than a social mixer. This is a private space for connecting with other investors and seeing what founders are building.
Every part of this event is designed to bridge the gap between active capital and disciplined builders through high quality dialogue and networking.
Meet Your Peers: Connect with a group of investors focused on building a better capital network.
Learn from Founders: See presentations from founders who have clear plans and proven grit.
Provide Support: Find ways to help through mentorship and professional guidance.
Focused Environment: Enjoy a professional setting free from the noise of typical startup events.
Join the Community: Connect with people who are setting a new standard for early stage investing.
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Strategic Mixer & Drinks | Direct networking with a curated tribe of peers, operators, and advisors. |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Opening Remarks | Setting the standard for the event and contextualizing our focus on accountable capital. |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Founder Showcase | High-discipline pitches from founders who prioritize execution as much as vision. |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Follow-Up Dialogue | Detailed conversations to bridge the gap between visionary founders and strategic guidance. |
Legacy Builders & Post-Exit Founders
Business Angel Investors
Rising Capital Operators
Family Office Investment Professionals
Mission-Driven Advisors
Institutional Partners
Approved Guests Only: Only people with an approved request will receive the location details.
Vetting Standard: Every guest must apply. We do not allow walk-ins or extra guests.
Membership Priority: Horizon Angels members get first access to the limited tickets.
Founders: If you want to present to our network, please Apply to Pitch Here.
“What stood out for me was the quality of the room. The conversations were thoughtful, the founders were prepared, and the time felt well spent. It was the kind of environment where real relationships begin.”
This event is for investors who value real conversation and active involvement. It is for people who want to build relationships rather than just swap business cards.
We review every person who applies to keep the quality of the room high. We look for people who are ready to engage and help others.
Most founders are in the early stage. They are ready to talk openly about their vision and their challenges. This is a space for honest talk and helpful feedback.
The event is just the start. Investors and founders who find common goals are encouraged to keep talking through research or mentorship.

Hima is an emerging strategist with a foundation in economics and a deep interest in venture building and capital ecosystems. She is motivated by understanding how high-growth ideas move from concept to execution and how strong positioning, structure, and alignment accelerate that journey.
At Horizon Angels, she works across content, research, and community strategy, contributing to initiatives that connect founders with investors and strengthen the early-stage ecosystem. She is passionate about learning from experienced leaders while actively building the skills required to operate at scale.

Kian is a business development and marketing strategist with experience across biotech, aerospace, SaaS, fintech, and AI. His work spans go-to-market planning, brand storytelling, and systems thinking, giving him a cross-industry perspective on how innovation reaches scale.
After launching and growing a talent firm for creatives, Kian turned his focus to translating complex ideas into modern narratives that resonate with investors, founders, and markets alike. He is recognized for building strategies that challenge convention, connect overlooked insights, and help high-potential ventures position themselves for lasting impact.

Mahfuz is a brand strategist, 3x international TEDx speaker, and investor who has spent over 15 years advising founders, executives, and scaling companies. He is known for helping organizations align story with strategy in order to build trust, attract capital, and grow with clarity.
After guiding hundreds of teams through moments of transformation, Mahfuz shifted his focus to strengthening the investment ecosystem itself. At Horizon Angels, he brings a blend of storytelling, positioning, and strategic leadership to ensure that both investors and founders benefit from a community built on credibility, alignment, and long-term impact.

Shyan is an investor and strategist who thrives in markets where others hesitate. His work spans space, defense, and early-stage capital, with a track record of guiding ventures in misunderstood or overlooked industries.
After founding his own angel firm and advising frontier companies, Shyan turned his attention to designing systems that last. He helps connect capital to purpose, strategy to execution, and investors to opportunities that are both high-potential and grounded in credibility. His focus is on reshaping early-stage capital so that it works better for both founders and investors.

With a background shaped by both military training and entrepreneurship, Aaron has led in sectors ranging from space and logistics to energy and manufacturing. His career has been built on turning ambitious strategies into practical outcomes that scale.
After building companies and advising operators, Aaron shifted his focus to helping others succeed through structure, performance, and alignment. He brings a disciplined approach to early-stage investing, ensuring that founders and investors alike benefit from systems that create trust and sustained growth.

With experience spanning a range of sectors, from construction to software, textiles to packaging, and manufacturing to distribution, Chris’ various functions helped make a company’s growing pains less painful during multi-million-dollar expansions.
After years of work with real estate investment, alternative assets, and financing, Chris became involved in early-stage start-up investing in Canada. Recognizing the process gaps in the ecosystem, his attention shifted to creating the best opportunities for investors while elevating and empowering hard-working entrepreneurs with the backing and support needed to thrive in today’s global context.