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Become a member2025-12-19T11:47:00+00:00

Join a Community of Experienced Entrepreneurs & Angel Investors

Believe you “CAN” and you are halfway there!

Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) is a curated network of successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who actively invest in early-stage startups and support the regional startup ecosystem.

We welcome individuals who bring experience, perspective, and a long-term mindset to the network, including:

. Successful entrepreneurs and founders

. Angel investors and HNIs

. Senior professionals and business leaders

. CXOs and domain experts interested in startup investing

FAQs

How does Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) work?2025-12-18T12:15:58+00:00

Chandigarh Angels Network facilitates investment into early stage ventures and startups where the interest of our investors is closely inclined. CAN investors mostly are business professionals with their experience of building and running successful businesses.

How do I approach you for investment into my business?2025-12-18T12:17:33+00:00

Simply fill the Apply to Pitch form on our website or send us your investor deck on startups@chandigarhangelsnetwork.com

What happens after I send my details to CAN?2025-12-18T12:20:47+00:00

Our secretariat goes through your application and checks the invisibility of your business on various parameters. If required, the investors are also included in the process. This process typically takes 2-4 weeks before we let you know our decision on whether to take it further or not. If you are selected, you may be asked to present your business to our investors in a monthly elevator pitch session organized by our secretariat.

What all information am I required to share with CAN team?2025-12-18T12:24:47+00:00

We require your presentation with summary of your startup covering the aspects like problem statement, your solution, value proposition, traction with proof, product stage, amount of funding needed, use of funding, projection plan, team details etc. You may download our investor deck format from this link.

How does a typical deal flow look like?2025-12-18T12:50:34+00:00

If you are able to catch enough eyeballs from your presentation at CAN, you will be called for a separate meeting with our investors where they will look deeper into the deal flow and question you on various aspects before taking their decision to invest. Through this meeting you shall also get clarity on whether or not we will pursue the deal. If decided to proceed further with mutual consent, we shall conduct due diligence on your business.

How often and where does CAN host elevator pitching sessions? Is it mandatory to be physically present?2025-12-18T12:53:53+00:00

Our pitching sessions are organized once a month in Chandigarh tricity region as of now. If you are successfully shortlisted through the initial vetting and filtration for the pitching session, you have to be physically present for the detailed discussion and presentation.

What is the investment range of CAN Angles2025-12-18T12:55:38+00:00

Our angels collectively invest on a range of Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 2 Crore, depending on the stage of the startup.

What does CAN typically look for in a Startup?2025-12-18T12:57:21+00:00
Below is the gist of some important things we give consideration.
  • Team’s capability and background
  • Startup’s Traction
  • Product Stage and validation
  • Statistics/ traction proof
  • Competition Analysis
  • Go to Market Strategy
  • Projection Plan
  • Funding Needs
  • Use of Funding
  • Previous startup experience.
What if I want CAN to sign a NDA with me?2025-12-18T13:01:36+00:00

Well, we don’t sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with the presenters. But we make sure that it is only our network members with whom your presentation/ plans are shared. We have an internal NDA signup with all the network and secretariat members, which protects your interest.

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