Description

• Early Stage: Primarily targets pre-seed, seed, and early-stage ventures.
• Full Lifecycle: Through its diverse services, it supports companies from ideation through scaling to potential merger and acquisition (M&A) exits.
• Method: Founders apply through the Dealum platform. This process sets up a "deal room" for the company to manage communication with the investment team.
• Requirements: A complete application must include a pitch deck, financial overview, and a fact sheet.
• Initial Review: Once submitted, a deal screening team reviews the materials to determine if the startup is suitable for a presentation.

Eligibility

• Sectors: Industry-agnostic but shows strong historical activity in biotechnology, health, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), fintech, real estate, and hospitality.
• Geography: Strong preference for Western Canadian companies (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan), though it has an international footprint in over 15 countries. 

Process

1. Deal Screening: Startups selected from the initial application participate in a 25-minute meeting with the Deal Screening committee (10-minute pitch followed by 10-minute Q&A).
2. Valhalla Angels Forum: Successful candidates are invited to pitch their business ideas to accredited angel investors at the Valhalla Angels Forum.
3. Due Diligence: Interested investors conduct a review to verify business and financial claims.
4. Investment: Funding decisions are made by individual investors or through Valhalla’s family of debt and equity funds. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

• Capital: Access to the largest angel network in Western Canada and specialized debt/equity funds.
• Education: Programs like BaseCamp provide training on deal structuring, pitching, and the "investor mindset."
• M&A Advisory: Strategic guidance for small to medium-sized ventures preparing for sale or acquisition.
• Network: Direct connections to over 200+ accredited investors and fellow entrepreneurs.