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About us
As a certified B Corporation® and 1% for the Planet member, Spring is a global incubator, accelerator, and advisory firm that empowers entrepreneurs, impact investors, and entrepreneur ecosystem organizations to build better businesses and change the world through innovation. Our impact investing work includes our flagship Impact Investor Challenge, a angel investing program that has trained more than 130 impact investors in the since 2019 with companies raising over $10million. With our impact incubator and accelerator programs, we’ve helped more than 2,000 entrepreneurs launch, grow, raise money and change the world through 500 businesses. We've helped impact startups raise more than $47.5M in funding to date.
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http://spring.is
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- Business Consulting and Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Vancouver, British Columbia
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- Entrepreneurship, Capital Raising, Impact Investing, Startups, Accelerator, Seed Funding, Social Ventures, Social Enterprise, Technology, Market Validation, Product Development, Impact, Startup Ecosystems, Business Resilience, Impact Investing, Gender Lens Investing, Ecosystem Development, Fundraising, and Angel Investing
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Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 1N3, CA
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50 CARROLL STREET
Toronto, ON M4M 3G3, CA
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A top 16 of course! Another company has joined the Invest Together in Climate Innovation, powered by RBC! FIBR.BIO is a materials innovation company creating the world's first biodegradable alternative to spandex using advanced biotechnology to provide a sustainable, high-performance solution for the fashion industry. FIBR.BIO won at our pitch event with entrepreneurship@UBC and we were blown away by their impact! To learn more about the top 16, head here: https://lnkd.in/gh7Nz-Rg #InvestTogether #ClimateInnovation #RBC #SustainableInvesting #GreenFinance #GrowingImpact #ChangeTheWorld #ScalingImpact #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #EcoInvesting #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #GreenEconomy #ESGInvesting #CarbonNeutral #InvestInFuture
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Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As many of us take the day with pay, I want to share a few resources, reading, and people for you to use this time to consider engaging, explore, listen, and act with your purchasing power. 1. Consider actively engaging in discussions, listening, and walking to dig deeper on truth and reconciliation: - Engage Ta7talíya Nahanee on Indigenous Inclusion. Ta7talíya has created accessible, actionable and impactful conversations and courses to equip each of us to go that next level deeper in our critical allyship and decolonizing practises. 2. Consider supporting Indigenous Business: - Alissa Assu is the co-Founder of RAVENSONG, and the founder and owner of West Coast Wildflowers and Bear Essential Oils She has a special offer for this day https://lnkd.in/gFFjEmx3 - Jenn Harper is the award winning founder of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC and is a shining example of an Indigenous owned and led consumer products company https://lnkd.in/grcATv8Q 3. Follow the future of Indigenous leaders in Technology: - Ryan St. Germaine ♾️ and the community who are leading Indigenous Tech Circle are creating a movement at the intersection of our Indigenous community and technology based innovation, with the help and wisdom of leaders like Joshua Nilson, Jeff Ward, Lawrence Lewis and many more. 4. Consider following Indigenous leaders changing the discourse in their respective communities and leadership: Bobbie Racette Jeffrey Cyr Althea Wishloff Paul Lacerte Sage Lacerte Nicole McLaren Benjamin Scott, MBA Richard Tuck Theresa Ward Denise Williams #truthandreconciliation #indigenousimpact #impactbusinesses #impactfounder #economicreconciliation
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Today is as good as any to get some amazing coffee and support and Indigenous-owned impact business ☕ Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow is doing amazing things.
As we close out Indigenous History Month we want to celebrate one more indigenous-owned impact business - Birch Bark Coffee Company ☕ Watch below for a snippet from founder, Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow. Want to buy coffee while helping Birch Bark get water purification units to indigenous homes? Check out their website here: https://lnkd.in/erUimNv #impact #impactbusiness #indigenoushistorymonth
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time for learning and reflection on the genocidal history of Canada's residential school system. We are highlighting several of the incredible Indigenous-led organizations you can follow or hire to further your education, on September 30th and every day of the year: ☀ The Legacy of Hope Foundation ☀ National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation ☀ Jacknife Consulting ☀ Lodge Consulting Inc. ☀ Paskwâw Harbour Strategies ☀ Indigenous Inclusion (https://lnkd.in/gwH8VH36) ☀ Tatsǫ́ Consulting ☀ Indigenous Philanthropy Advisors You can also put action behind your education by donating through One Day's Pay, a movement to support Indigenous-led projects by contributing one day's pay, or what you can afford, on September 30th.
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As we scroll through the many orange-coloured posts on our feed today, we’re reflecting on how we can show up for the Indigenous community beyond this one day. Here are some ways we can offer support and take meaningful action: Educate Yourself: Read books or watch documentaries by Indigenous authors and filmmakers. Some suggestions from the Spring team can be found in our recent blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rnkxz0 Shop at Indigenous-Owned Businesses: Commit to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs by purchasing from local Indigenous shops, artisans, and restaurants. Use platforms like Indigenous Tourism Canada to find businesses near you: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rn2Xf0 Use Your Platform: If you have a social media following or a platform at work, use it to raise awareness about Indigenous issues, share Indigenous voices, and promote events or initiatives that support Indigenous rights. #truthandreconciliation #nationaldayoftruthandreconciliation #IndigenousVoices #EverydayAllyship
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Throughout Indigenous History Month, we want to emphasize promoting and supporting organizations that positively impact Indigenous communities in Canada. 🧡 We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carly Eldstrom from RAVEN Trust and learning all about what they do and the impact RAVEN creates. Watch below for a little snippet! Here are ways you can support RAVEN Trust this month and all year round: 💡 Follow @raven_trust (Instagram) to learn more about their campaigns and how you can support Indigenous Nations’ access to justice through the courts. 💡 Donate at https://lnkd.in/gAkki46 Shout out another impact company making positive change within Indigenous communities in the comments below! #impact #indigenoushistorymonth #impactorganization
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Here are some events from all across Canada you should be involved in if you're interested in impact! 🎟 Raise Rise: Connection Series for Black Women Founders - Toronto & Halifax! This connection series is more than just networking—it's a platform for meaningful discussions about securing equity for Black women founders. Join us to engage with inspiring leaders, exchange insights, and explore funding opportunities collaboratively. Meet some of our program team members to learn more about this initiative designed by Black women entrepreneurs, for Black women entrepreneurs. In Halifax on October 17th? Please join and register here: https://lnkd.in/g_8cuyp6 In Toronto on October 29th? Please join and register here: https://lnkd.in/gdFujAY6 Spring Community Meet Up - Toronto & Vancouver! Come be a part of our dynamic Impact network for an evening filled with delicious snacks, drinks, and great conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or new to the scene, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and ignite fresh collaborations! In Toronto on October 23rd? Please join and register here: https://lnkd.in/gnqe6mDW In Vancouver on November 1st? Please join and register here: https://lnkd.in/gKAapnfz #events #SpringIntoImpact #freeevent #Toronto #TorontoEvent #VancouverEvent #HalifaxEvent #ImpactEvent #ImpactInvesting
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Some of my favourite days at Spring are when my love of video production love of impact making are smushed together into a day filled with amazing humans. Huge thanks to Shannon Ward, Luan Tolosa and Shantanu Mehta for being part of our little experiment and Adam Zbitniff, Rylan Oleksyn, Art and Graham Farmer for all their work behind the lens. It was a fun day of collaboration between Genus Capital Management, Number 7 Studios and Spring that will hopefully culminate in a video that resonates with those wanting to make the world a better place through their investments. #impact #impactinvesting #investment
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If you’ve been thinking the Invest Together In Climate Innovation Program may be right for you as an investor but you’re unsure about the time commitment, this video is for you. To learn more about this program, powered by RBC, head here: https://lnkd.in/g6ER-QSQ #InvestTogether #ClimateInnovation #RBC #SustainableInvesting #GreenFinance #GrowingImpact #ChangeTheWorld #ScalingImpact #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #EcoInvesting #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #GreenEconomy #ESGInvesting #CarbonNeutral #InvestInFuture