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SWO Angels
The Southwestern Ontario Angel Group (SWO Angels) is a members-only non-profit organization comprised of accredited investors seeking investment opportunities...
SWO Angels
The Southwestern Ontario Angel Group (SWO Angels) is a members-only non-profit organization comprised of accredited investors seeking investment opportunities in promising, early-stage businesses. It provides early-stage companies and entrepreneurs with mentorship and access to capital networks. SWO Angels is a founding member of Equation Angels and is part of a network of nearly 200 angel investors across Southern Ontario.
General information
Firm type
Angel Group
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
London
Corporate office
London, Ontario, Canada
Principals
Dennis Ensing
CEO
Dennis Ensing
CEO
Hank Vander Laan
Co-Chair
Dennis Ensing
Co-Chair
Carmen Gicante
Executive Director
Peter Day
Board Chair
John Pollock
Executive Director
Carmen Gicante
Board Chair
Gord Hart
Board Chair
Dennis Ensing
Executive Director, Equation – SWO Angels
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Are SWO Angels' investments structured as direct equity or through a fund vehicle?
Investments are structured as direct equity, with members investing on a deal-by-deal basis through special purpose vehicles or direct shareholder agreements. SWO Angels does not operate a pooled fund; each member decides individually whether to participate in a screened deal.
Who manages the screening and diligence process?
Screening and diligence are conducted by member committees, not by a dedicated management company or full-time investment staff. The group operates with a volunteer or light-staff model typical of regional Canadian angel networks, relying on the domain expertise of its accredited investor members to evaluate deals.
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