Entrepreneurs2025-12-22T12:18:25+00:00

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Grow, Scale & Raise Funding

At Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN), we help founders raise capital, get strategic guidance, and connect with experienced angel investors committed to driving your startup’s success.

WHAT EXCITES US ABOUT STARTUPS

Product–Market fit achievement

Validation via traction

Market size & scalability

Founders’ skin in the game

Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) is a structured network of successful entrepreneurs and angel investors with a passion for supporting early-stage ventures. We back visionary founders with capital, mentorship, and access to expert networks — enabling them to build impactful, scalable businesses.

Unlocking Prosperity: Journey to Financial Growth

How do we help startups?

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  • Idea validation support for entrepreneurs

  • Facilitating the infusion of seed capital

  • Mentorship by experienced entrepreneurs

  • Access to our extended network

We evaluate startups based on innovation, business model scalability, founder vision, and traction potential. CAN’s members invest across sectors, including tech, consumer products, SaaS, education, healthcare, and more.

How can I apply to pitch?

  • Apply through our Pitch Application form online

  • The CAN Team will review your deck & application

  • If approved, you will be invited to pitch in front of our angels

Apply to Pitch

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.

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