





Interest in Raising VC Capital 
Should be actively seeking venture capital funding.

Location 
Must be based in Atlantic Canada.

Business Model Validation 
Demonstrates progress with validating business model and revenue streams, refining their pricing strategies and exploring various monetization options.

Financial Projections 
Provides financial projections, outlining how you plan to use the investment and how you expect the business to grow over the next few years.

MVP/Product in Market 
Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or a product in the market.

Early Adopter Users/Paying Customers 
Ideally, should have early adopter users or even some paying customers.

Brand Building
Has started to establish brand identity, positioning, online presence, and messaging that resonates with their target market and key stakeholders.

Market Traction 
Demonstrates market traction and the potential for growth.

Pitch Deck and Pitch Video 
Have a well-prepared pitch deck and a pitch video ready.

Fundraising History 
Provides details of any past fundraising efforts, dilutive and/or non-dilutive.