Yukon Venture Angels

Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) is an angel investment group that facilitates connections between investors and startups in Canada's North. The organization was co-founded by Lauren Manekin Beille, who serves as the Managing Director. Lauren has a background in community building and social innovation, which she leverages to foster a robust investment ecosystem in the Yukon.

YVA operates by building a community of local investors and providing them with education, investment tools, and curated deal flow opportunities. The group also collaborates with investors and angel groups across Canada to showcase exclusively Northern deals, thereby broadening the investment landscape for these startups. Additionally, Yukon Venture Angels works with ecosystem partners to prepare entrepreneurs for investment readiness, ensuring they are well-positioned to secure funding.

The business model is centered on creating a bridge between capital and Northern innovation. YVA serves two main client groups: local and national investors seeking unique opportunities in a niche market, and Northern entrepreneurs in need of capital and mentorship. By curating deal flow and offering support services, the organization aims to make investing in the North more accessible and streamlined.

Keywords: angel investing, Northern startups, venture capital, investment community, deal flow, entrepreneur support, Yukon, investment readiness, Canadian North, early-stage investment