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Posted on: February 6, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

IMPACT Startup Visa Spotlight: Pineapple Prints

As we continue to feature each of our IMPACT Startup Visa companies, we’re excited to introduce Pineapple Prints from Poland!   The Beginning While planning their own wedding a few years ago, Kate and Kamil couldn’t find any unique and original wedding invitations that suited their taste. They decided to …

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Posted on: February 2, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Funding Roundup: Feb 2, 2018

Hi everyone, here’s the latest installment of my Funding Roundup. 1. Funds and investors leading in diversity2. A global movement of funding and startups in Africa3. Practical advice post-round4. A pitch opportunity for CleanTech Companies at the Globe 2018 Conference. 1. Diversity, and accountability, in VC Funds I had the opportunity …

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Posted on: February 1, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup: Feb 1, 2018

1. Government Accepting Applications for $400 Million Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative The Canadian government is accepting expressions of interest for its $400 million Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative starting today. The $400 million — managed by BDC over three years — will be given to VCs that meet specific criteria. Read …

Posted on: February 1, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Member Spotlight: The Dinner Party

Andrea Hill “I help people have a more enjoyable and rewarding dating life.” What is The Dinner Party? The Dinner Party is a heart-centric dating service that connects like-minded and relationship focussed singles, over an amazing meal. Personally curated events are hosted around the city of Vancouver, which entails a …

Posted on: January 31, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

IMPACT Startup Visa Spotlight: Lolaguide

This week, we are pleased to introduce our next IMPACT Startup Visa company – Lolaguide! Lolaguide is a Brazilian/Canadian Startup founded in 2015. Initially, their main goal was to provide the best platform for Brazilian travellers to experience the world through awesome and unique activities conducted by local guides. Now, …

Posted on: January 30, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Making Calgary a Social Enterprise City

Spring is thrilled to be partnering with INTONOVUS Canada to bring social enterprise and the Leaders Roundtable Programs to Calgary. Learn more about INTONOVUS and what they plan to launch as a part of this exciting new partnership with Spring. Who is INTONOVUS? INTONOVUS Canada is a federally registered not …

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Posted on: January 29, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Marketing Roundup: Jan 29, 2018

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. 1. Behavioral Marketing: Tailoring Your Visitor Experience Here are six AdWords copywriting tips that will grab attention, increase your CTR, and …

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Posted on: January 25, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup: January 25, 2018

1. Why service is the most important part of SaaS Too many startups focus on the first S in SaaS, but they forget all about the second one. When software and service aren’t equal priorities, it’s impossible to build a successful company. Read More 2. 6 Tips for Managing a …

Posted on: January 24, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Cleantech Capital Mentorship Program

Accelerating Cleantech Investments in 2018 Spring is excited to be partnering with the Vancouver Economic Commission, NRC-IRAP, Pangea Ventures and Globe Series. This Cleantech focused installment of the Capital Mentorship Program offers a four-week program for up to 16 cleantech entrepreneurs. From January 26 through March 7, the Cleantech Capital Mentorship …

Posted on: January 23, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

IMPACT Startup Visa Spotlight: Sport on Campus

One of our newly immigrated companies all the way from France, Sport on Campus, actively connects students globally with campuses, sports programs and scholarships in North America. They put the campus at the center of the concept and at the heart of the student’s choice. Sport on Campus profiles each …