NACO incorporated as a non-profit in 2002 to promote and help create a vibrant Angel community in Canada by providing Angel investors with a secure environment to network and learn from their peers.

Since then, NACO has evolved to become the National champion of Canada’s Angel investing community, working with individuals, groups and industry partners by supporting best practices and professional development, informing policy in support of the early-stage funding ecosystem, and providing trusted intelligence on Canada’s Angel investing activity.

With more than 2,000 members across the country, we are building a strong and vibrant Angel community in Canada by making meaningful connections across borders, sectors and asset classes. Our members are a diverse group of individual investors, Angel groups and other industry partners that provide support to early-stage companies.

The National Angel Capital Organization

Rasool is a serial entrepreneur with operating businesses in the software, healthcare, organic grocery, and functional beverage industries.

He continues to maintain his passion for technology and entrepreneurship as an active angel investor, co-founder and is involved with several tech companies as a mentor and advisor.

He is also currently the Chair of the Vancouver Island Technology and Entrepreneurship Council, Checkfront Software, and Vice Chair of the Community Foundations of Canada. In addition, he serves on the Investment Committee for iNovia Capital, a leading North American Venture Firm. 

He is a proud father of two young daughters.

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