Startup TNT is a Canada-based startup investment and pitch competition platform that connects early-stage startups with angel investors and early VCs through curated pitch events, investor education, and post-event syndication. It operates primarily as a deal-flow and matchmaking engine, not as a traditional venture fund.

Pre-Seed: Core focus — companies raising their first institutional or organized angel capital.
Seed: Common — many companies raise meaningful seed rounds through Startup TNT investor syndication.
Post-Seed: Limited; primarily depends on follow-on investor interest rather than Startup TNT itself.

Typical Raise Size: $250K–$1M+, depending on investor participation and syndication momentum.
Equity Taken:
• Startup TNT itself does NOT take equity.
• Equity is taken directly by participating angel investors and syndicates, not by the platform.
• Founder-side expectation:
– In Startup TNT–facilitated pre-seed/seed rounds, total dilution to all investors typically falls in the ~10%–25% range, consistent with standard angel and seed rounds.
– Individual investors usually acquire single-digit ownership stakes (e.g., ~1%–5%) depending on check size and valuation.
• Startup TNT does not mandate valuation, ownership targets, or standardized equity terms.
Equity Structure: Commonly SAFEs, convertible notes, or priced seed equity, depending on founder preference and investor consensus.
Governance: Startup TNT does not request board seats or governance rights.

Submission Method: Startups apply through Startup TNT’s website to specific themed pitch events (e.g., Energy, SaaS, Climate, Health).
Event-Based Intake: Each cohort is tied to a specific pitch competition or investor showcase.

Sector Focus: Varies by event — includes SaaS, energy, climate tech, health, fintech, and frontier tech.
Geography: Strong focus on Canadian startups (especially Alberta and Western Canada), with selective U.S. participation.
Stage: Pre-seed and seed with a clear fundraising goal.
Company Profile: Venture-scale startups ready to raise capital within 3–6 months.

Initial Application: Deck and company profile submission.
 Screening: Internal review for quality, traction, and fit with the event theme.
 Semi-Finals: Shortlisted companies pitch to judges or mentors.
 Finals Event: Live pitch to a large group of accredited investors.
 Post-Event Syndication: Interested investors coordinate checks independently or via lead organizers.

Capital Access: Exposure to hundreds of active angel investors in a single forum.
Visibility & Signal: Strong regional signaling, especially within the Canadian angel ecosystem.
Investor Education & Support: Feedback, pitch refinement, and post-event fundraising momentum.
No Platform Dilution: Startup TNT does not take equity or fees tied to ownership.