Who We Are

Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) brings together accomplished entrepreneurs, seasoned operators, and angel investors committed to backing ambitious early-stage startups. Beyond funding, CAN provides founders with strategic guidance, industry connections, mentorship, and long-term support to help transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses. By fostering a collaborative startup ecosystem, CAN aims to nurture the next generation of impactful companies.

Our Vision

To build a strong and thriving startup ecosystem where innovative ideas are supported with the right resources, expertise, and network to create meaningful impact and long-term value.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support early-stage startups by connecting founders with experienced investors, mentorship, and strategic guidance to build scalable and sustainable businesses.

What we do

Chandigarh Angels Network plays multiple roles in the startup journey.

Investment & Funding

We support promising startups with seed and early-stage capital. Our members evaluate opportunities based on business potential, scalability, and founder capability.

Mentorship & Guidance

Our network includes seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who provide practical insights, strategic feedback, and support at key stages of growth.

Pitch Opportunities

Startups are invited to present their ideas and strategies in regular pitch sessions. This provides startups with visibility and the chance to secure investment and support.

Our Approach

We follow a thorough yet founder-friendly process to evaluate and support startups.

  • Term sheet negotiation

  • Detailed due diligence

  • Final onboarding and investor engagement

Screening of the pitch deck
Preliminary evaluation and due diligence
Pitch presentation to investors

Our Community

CAN is more than an investment network — it is a vibrant community of professionals who share a common purpose: to build and scale impactful ventures. Our members come from diverse sectors and bring deep domain experience, providing startups with unique insights that go beyond funding alone.

Over the years, CAN has backed and supported startups across sectors including technology, consumer services, healthcare, and more. Through strategic investments and mentorship, the network has helped create jobs and fuel innovation, contributing to the broader growth of India’s startup ecosystem.

Collaborative Investment Community: Engage with investors who are actively involved and committed

Startup-First Focus: Designed to support founders from idea validation to growth

Knowledge & Network Access: Gain insights and connections that accelerate business success

Transparent Processes: Objective evaluation and structured engagement

Whether you are a founder with a bold vision or an investor looking to support the next wave of innovators, CAN provides the platform, people, and processes to help you succeed.

Join us in enabling tomorrow’s entrepreneurial success.

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