This thread is a bit old, but I would like to correct it. You DO NOT need Canadian investors if you are going through an incubator path. You only need Canadian investors if you are going to apply to Angel or VC designated organisations.
Most applications for PR were approved historically by a...
Each investment group has a different criteria on what they are emphasizing on. It could be team, revenues, intellectual property, client base or first to market approach. Overall, investors are looking at an MVP and beyond based companies.
Even though you may spend time creating your own...
It is a direct path to permanent residency (unlike start-up visa in other 20+ countries). It is not conditional on business success, but only the best proposals get accepted.