For twelve years, the Anges financiers Contest has helped young entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 40 to create or develop their own businesses by offering them an opportunity to present their projects to experienced businesspeople, convincing them to invest in these new businesses.

Organized conjointly by the Fondation du maire de Montréal pour la jeunesse (FMMJ) and the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal (JCCM), the Anges financiers Contest is presented by Canada Economic Development.

The pre-selection committee evaluates and summarizes all the applications received in order to determine the top 20. The projects selected will then be submitted to the Jury who will meet determine the five winners.

The contest is for:

Young entrepreneurs

• Between 18 and 40 years old
• From any business sector
• Representing businesses that are starting up or have been in operation for less than seven years, located and operating in Quebec
• Who are searching for funds to start up or expand their business

Anges financiers, private and institutional investors, and venture capital specialists and businesspeople

• With great career experience
• With knowledge and experience in various business sectors
• With the ability to give advice and connections to young promising businesspeople
• With the ability to invest