About Raise Next
More than an event. A movement for founders.
Raise Next exists because the distance between a good company and the right capital is still far too wide.
Why we built it
Every year, strong Canadian companies stall — not because the idea was wrong, but because the founder never got into the right room. Capital clusters in a small number of networks, and if you are outside them, the door is simply harder to find.
Raise Next was built to shorten that distance. One room, two days, and a deliberate mix of founders, investors, accelerators and operators who can actually move a company forward.
Through the summit, the accelerator and our year-round programming, we help founders raise, scale and succeed — and we measure ourselves on the outcomes, not the attendance.
Founded & Operated by
ZELTRA GROUP
Raise Next is proudly founded and operated by Zeltra Group, an innovation company dedicated to building the next generation of startups, entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses.
Through strategic platforms, events and programs, Zeltra Group connects talent, capital and opportunities to accelerate global success.
Learn more about Zeltra GroupWhat we do
Connect
Meet top investors, mentors and partners.
Raise
Access capital and funding opportunities.
Learn
Gain insights from industry leaders.
Grow
Scale your startup faster, together.
Partners
Raise Next is built with the organisations backing Canadian innovation.
Headline partners
Supporting partners
Community partners