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WOMEN-LED IMPACT INVESTOR CHALLENGE

Discover how investing in purpose-driven women & non-binary founders can move the dial.

Supported in part by funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.

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Overview

The Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge empowers participants to understand what is involved in investing women and non-binary led, purpose-driven businesses that align with their values and target returns. Through the Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge, Spring facilitates a joint cohort of participants and impact ventures to navigate all aspects of the impact investment process. From market analysis and impact measurement to negotiation, we work through a detailed program, culminating in an optional opportunity to invest in the Top Company.

Meet Our 2024 Challenge Winner

The Opportunity

We recognize that women and non-binary founders often build companies that address overlooked sectors of the economy that offer meaningful opportunities for change. 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 values-infused financial returns are being missed. We’re here to change that with you.

What You Can Expect

Through the program, and beyond, you can expect to:

Learn what impact investing is and how it makes a difference

Develop and refine an impact investing thesis that resonates with your purpose

Create lifelong connections with a supportive, like-minded community

Learn what to look for in early-stage companies, including team dynamics, market analysis & more

Engage in the due diligence process, including negotiations and paperwork.

Want to know more? Just reach out to Neema at neema@spring.is

Eligibility for this Challenge

Does this sound like you?

You’re a human being (all genders welcome!)

An accredited Canadian or American investor curious about investing for good

An exited entrepreneur curious about investing in diverse founders & companies

Fund managers and intrapreneurs looking to learn and relay insights to HQ

Concerned about social & environmental issues and seeking to make a positive difference

A recent graduates and/or young professional eager to network and learn

A parent, grandparent and/or guardian worried for future generations

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How is Impact Investing Different?

connectING capital to POSITIVE change

How can impact investing change the world for the better? Learn more about purpose-driven investment and how it can advance solutions for critical issues.