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Welcome to Capital Corner

Capital, eh? It’s what founders seek and investors bring, but it’s also Canada’s capital and home to SAAS NORTH. Led by Invest Ottawa, Capital Corner offers curated connections, bringing founders and investors together inside the Capital and Connection Hub.

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Capital Corner features personally curated, invite-only investor meetings. Each founder is hand-matched with investors based on sector, stage, traction, investment thesis, and responses to a detailed intake process, ensuring every conversation starts with purpose.

Everything You Need To Know

Date: November 4–5, 2026
Time: Nov 4: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Nov 5: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Capital & Connection Hub, Rogers Centre, Ottawa
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026
Applicants Notified: October 28, 2026

*All curated meetings will be automatically added to your event app schedule.

  • Selective Entry
    Only qualified companies and investors are invited for maximum impact.

  • Curated Matches
    We align your goals and traction with the right partners in advance.

  • Real Conversations
    1:1 meetings designed for depth, not speed-dating. Feedback is required.

  • Stay Connected
    Keep the momentum going post-event through our networking platform.

Apply:

  • SaaS companies (Pre-seed to Series A) apply and share key info (pitch deck, metrics, funding stage).
  • Investors apply to share interests, AUM, and focus areas.

Matchmaking:
Our team hand-picks meetings based on mutual alignment.

Meet:
Engage in private 1:1 sessions at the conference in the dedicated Capital & Connections Hub.

Connect Beyond the Room:
Build long-term relationships that extend beyond the event.

About Invest Ottawa

Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital. They help startups and scale-ups grow through tailored programs, expert mentorship, and global expansion support. Since 2012, they’ve supported thousands of companies across sectors like SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, and life sciences, all with the goal of building globally competitive businesses that drive innovation and economic impact.