“[Impact investing] is a newer phenomenon and speaks to the times we’re in—the emissions, the Paris Accord—there’s a shift in the culture to care about these things.” – Sarah Stevens Sarah Stevens is a consultant and founder of Innov8 Green, a real estate holding and investment company. As an investor, …
The Importance of Impact-led Investments and Social Responsibility in Solving Global Problems “Impact investing is a neat way to bring some of the values of charitable giving over to the for-profit world, and support early- stage companies doing high-impact work.” This is one of the statements made by Sonya Bell, …
Spring Activator is partnering with YukonUniversity Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Yukonstruct, and Yukon Venture Angels to develop the ecosystem of early-stage angel investors in the Yukon. Since the start of 2022, these organizations have partnered to launch the first Investor Challenge in the territory. The goal has been to foster interest …
At Spring Activator, we want to make supporting impact startups accessible to anyone, regardless of whether you’re an accredited investor or aspiring to become one. For Sydney Wanchulak, Impact & Sustainability Manager at NorLand Limited, joining the investor track of our fall 2021 Impact Investor Challenge was a foray into …
We’re excited to be kicking off our new Impact Investor Challenge next Wednesday! What is the Impact Investor Challenge? A social Impact mindset is on the rise and businesses are starting to be more mindful of ethical practices. There has been an increasing demand from investors to understand how …
In my last article, 3 Secrets to Pitching Investors, I covered some tips to keep in mind when you’re preparing your investor pitch. Not all investors are alike, however, and as great as it is to get that golden opportunity to pitch, you need be prepared to vet your investor if …
There’s lots of advice going around about how to create the perfect pitch. This is not about the perfect pitch. This is about secrets – secrets you’ll never hear from investors or advisors: Secret 1: Don’t follow a template! There are guides on what needs to be included in a pitch deck, …
First things first: you need to decide what it is you’re looking for in an investor. Instead of asking “where can I get money fast,” ask yourself: who is my ideal investor?
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 …
Check out this week’s Tech Roundup and get the scoop on the latest tech trends and news before 2017 wraps up. 1. Foodee named one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ companies Foodee, a leading corporate meal delivery service who secured $10M in Series A financing this year from investors including BDC Capital …
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