2024 Women-Led Top Founders

Women-Led Impact investor Challenge Founder Cohort

Introducing the Top 5 Founders

Supported in part by funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, BDC Thrive Lab and RSM Canada.

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Women and non-binary founders often build companies that address overlooked sectors of the economy that create meaningful opportunities for change. Yet, they also face significant biases when raising funds, leaving them seriously lacking the capital to grow their companies and increase their impact. These companies significantly outperform their peers, which means opportunities to create value-infused financial returns are being missed. You can change that.

Meet our Top 5 Founders

Our finalists for this year’s 2024 Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge bring a dynamic mix of solutions for people and the planet. Get to know them here and then come join us at the 2024 Finale:

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Aruna Revolution

Aruna is revolutionizing the way we manage our menstrual health with compostable menstrual products that are made out of natural fibers, our products are better for our bodies and the planet.

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homeD Modular Building Technologies Corp.

At homeD Modular, their mission is to redefine the landscape of the housing industry by providing high-performance, sustainable living spaces that are accessible and affordable.

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Scotiaderm Inc.

Scotiaderm Inc. is a physician-led company dedicated to solving Moisture Associated Skin Damage.

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Vessl Prosthetics Inc.

Vessl is pioneering novel prosthetics for amputees, led by biomedical engineers, clinical anatomists, and prosthetists.

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Vitract

Vitract pairs gut microbiome technology with personalized nutrition to improve digestive health, metabolism, immunity, and mental wellness.

Meet our Top 15 Founders

We had a powerful cohort of founders this year, featuring a diverse set of companies that are taking on critical issues. Keep an eye on them all – you’ll be glad you did:

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AiimSense Inc.

AiimSense is a Canadian early-stage medical technology company dedicated to advancing point-of-care brain imaging solutions.

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Apricotton

Apricotton is the only bra brand globally that designs bras that grow to last through multiple stages of puberty, helping the 90% of teen girls embarrassed to wear a bra.

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Aruna Revolution

Aruna is revolutionizing the way we manage our menstrual health with compostable menstrual products that are made out of natural fibers, our products are better for our bodies and the planet.

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BeBlended

BeBlended is a SaaS enabled marketplace that connects Black clients with freelance hairstylists who know how to work on afro-curly hair textures.

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DOT Incorporation

The mission of DOT Incorporation is to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, particularly in children, through innovative technology.

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homeD Modular Building Technologies Corp.

At homeD Modular, their mission is to redefine the landscape of the housing industry by providing high-performance, sustainable living spaces that are accessible and affordable.

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Kula Foods Inc.

Sprouted in Vancouver in 2018, KULA represents the culmination of founder Asha Wheeldon’s diverse cultural experiences.

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MycoFutures

A champion of sustainability and innovation, MycoFutures is a Mississauga based startup transforming fungi into a next-generation leather alternative that is animal-free, plastic-free and non-toxic, making it safer for people and the planet.

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Pain Coach Inc.

Pain Coach Inc. is looking to change the way opioids are prescribed after hip and knee replacement surgery.

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Savyn

Savyn is a digital PTSD therapy platform using neuroscience to improve PTSD symptoms, distress, anxiety, and depression.

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Scotiaderm Inc.

Scotiaderm Inc. is a physician-led company dedicated to solving Moisture Associated Skin Damage.

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Untangle Money

Untangle Money gives women confidence about their money, by helping them make financial decisions, based on what they can afford, while ensuring they will be financially ok in the future.

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Vessl Prosthetics Inc.

Vessl is pioneering novel prosthetics for amputees, led by biomedical engineers, clinical anatomists, and prosthetists.

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Vitract

Vitract pairs gut microbiome technology with personalized nutrition to improve digestive health, metabolism, immunity, and mental wellness.

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Vope Medical

Vope specializes in AI-enhanced surgical visualization solutions.

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