NorthGroup
Accounting firm · Cambridge · thenorthgroup.ca
A funding consultancy in Cambridge that helps startups claim SR&ED, find government grants and reach angel investors.
NorthGroup helps companies find funding in Canada. It works on tax credits, grants, loans, venture capital and angel investment. Some of this work goes through its sister companies, such as Northbridge Consultants for grants and SR&ED financing and Northspring Capital Partners for loans.
It helps with claims for SR&ED, the federal tax credit for research and development, and for digital media tax credits. It can help a company borrow against credits it has earned during the year, and for early-stage companies it opens doors to angel groups and helps with the pitch deck and due diligence room.
Its office is at 100 Pinebush Road in Cambridge. NorthGroup is a partner of the Accelerator Centre.
What it offers
SR&ED and digital media tax credit claims
Government grants and loans
Financing against tax credits earned during the year
Debt financing to extend your runway
Access to angel groups, plus pitch deck and data room help
Business plans and financial forecasts
A Venture Studio for bootstrapped companies
Location
100 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J8
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