Altitude Angels Announces New Partnership with MNP

At Altitude Angels, we understand that successful founders require more than just financial backing; they also need access to experienced advisors and a robust network to help them overcome the complexities of growing a business. This belief is why we are thrilled to announce MNP as a new sponsor of Altitude Angels. Established in 1958, MNP is a top-tier Canadian professional services firm headquartered in Brandon, Manitoba. With a national presence and local focus, MNP offers a wide range of services—including accounting, consulting, tax, and digital solutions—across over 150 communities in Canada. The firm is committed to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations reach their potential through tailored, Canadian-made strategies.

Blair Mabee, Regional Leader for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications at MNP for the Peel Region, emphasizes that MNP's support for early-stage founders aligns perfectly with their entrepreneurial culture. As part of the Mississauga team, Mabee provides assurance and advisory services tailored for startups, successfully navigating complex accounting and compliance issues to meet growth objectives. "Supporting early-stage founders is part of MNP’s core DNA," says Mabee, highlighting the firm's genuine commitment to assisting businesses in their journey from ideation to growth.

Through this partnership with Altitude Angels, founders now have enhanced access to MNP’s expertise at pivotal stages of their entrepreneurial journey. A key challenge for early-stage companies is balancing innovation with financial and operational responsibilities, according to Mabee. Founders often focus mainly on product development and customer acquisition, which leaves them less time to manage finances. MNP helps bridge this gap by offering various services aimed at growing businesses, including tax compliance, audits, reviews, due diligence, grant applications, and support for the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit.

Mabee mentions that many founders often seek services such as SR&ED tax credit support, which is critical for reinvesting in their business, alongside essential reviews, audits, and tax returns. As companies grow, MNP continues to provide support through their consulting services, including performance improvement and expertise in areas relevant for manufacturers, such as cross-border expansion and international tax issues.

Beyond service offerings, MNP’s core values align well with the success of entrepreneurial communities. These values—integrity, client service, quality, respect, community, diversity, equity, and collaboration—inform the firm's operational decisions and guide their client relationships. Mabee expresses, "We’re always looking to help," reassuring that MNP is available to address various questions regarding tax, accounting, or business-related issues.

As the Canadian innovation ecosystem undergoes transformation, Mabee remains optimistic about future opportunities. Observing an uptick in market activity, particularly in sectors like medtech and AI, MNP has noticed more companies successfully raising funds and accessing government support, which bodes well for the upcoming year.

We are proud to welcome MNP into the Altitude Angels community and look forward to connecting founders with the resources, guidance, and expertise necessary for building resilient businesses. For more information on MNP and how they can support your venture, please visit their website or reach out via email at info@altitudeaccelerator.ca.