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SVX is pleased to announce Impact Index+ Colombia — a group of qualified private impact investment opportunities on the SVX Impact Index that have met rigorous impact, governance, and financial requirements. As part of this announcement, a delegation of Colombian impact investing funds are touring Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal this week to catalyze capital-raising efforts and bridge robust connections between Canada and Colombia through a series of events, meetings, and presentations. 🗞️ Read the press release here (ENG): https://lnkd.in/eEECcEtu (FRE): https://lnkd.in/ePRSuv_8 Individuals interested in connecting with the funds and learning about the impact investing market in Colombia can register for public events on the tour this week supported by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), ProColombia, DLA Piper, Esplanade Québec, and many others including: 📆 Toronto, today (Tuesday, June 11th) from 4–7 pm at DLA Piper and the in-person Social Finance Forum event on Wednesday, June 12th at Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF); 📆 Montreal on Thursday, June 13th from 8–10 am at Esplanade Québec; and 📆 Ottawa on Friday, June 14th from 8:30–10 am at Impact Hub Ottawa. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjtyUqs3

📣 Prospective and current private impact investment product issuers - Are you raising capital or planning to raise impact capital via a fund, product, or other investment offering? SVX is seeking private offerings to join our second Impact Index+ cohort of 2024! https://lnkd.in/eRtJeRRP Increase your reach and exposure of finding the right investor for you with Canada’s most comprehensive and curated directory of opportunities for accredited impact investors. The deadline to submit your product is September 16th, 2024. The final cohort will be announced in October 2024. 📥 Get your product considered for Impact Index+ and sign-up below as an issuer to submit your offering: https://lnkd.in/eneMuP5j Want to learn more? We are hosting two virtual issuer information sessions: next Wednesday at 1 PM ET (https://lnkd.in/ebW5dSXj), and Wednesday August 7 at 1 PM ET (https://lnkd.in/exZ9qTXs). For questions on how to submit your offering, please contact platformsupport@svx.ca. #PowerofPurpose #SVXImpactIndex #InvestforChange

$13.7 million CAD leveraged capital. 608 program participants. 222 new jobs created. 149+ capacity-building sessions hosted. SVX Colombia is pleased to present its Impact Report of 2024. Learn how our impact investing ecosystem support program, Programa de Apoyo a la Inversión de Impacto en Colombia (PAIIC), has advanced support for women-owned or led firms through increased investments, boosted employment in conflict and poverty-stricken areas, and contributed to ecosystem restoration. The initiative’s presence covers 70% of national territory in Colombia and continues to grow to this day. Read below to learn more about PAIIC, its enterprise, accelerator, fund and corporate portfolio, success stories, and more. Many thanks to our collaborators, advisors, clients, ecosystem friends and allies for being part of this journey!

SVX is pleased to announce Impact Index+ Colombia — a group of qualified private impact investment opportunities on the SVX Impact Index that have met rigorous impact, governance, and financial requirements. As part of this announcement, a delegation of Colombian impact investing funds are touring Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal this week to catalyze capital-raising efforts and bridge robust connections between Canada and Colombia through a series of events, meetings, and presentations. 🗞️ Read the press release here (ENG): https://lnkd.in/eEECcEtu (FRE): https://lnkd.in/ePRSuv_8 Individuals interested in connecting with the funds and learning about the impact investing market in Colombia can register for public events on the tour this week supported by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), ProColombia, DLA Piper, Esplanade Québec, and many others including: 📆 Toronto, today (Tuesday, June 11th) from 4–7 pm at DLA Piper and the in-person Social Finance Forum event on Wednesday, June 12th at Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF); 📆 Montreal on Thursday, June 13th from 8–10 am at Esplanade Québec; and 📆 Ottawa on Friday, June 14th from 8:30–10 am at Impact Hub Ottawa. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjtyUqs3

With the support of InBC Investment Corp. and Seven Generations Capital, we are excited to announce that we have launched 'Taking Next Steps in BC', an online community that will serve serve as a hub for fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs, their allies, investors, and advocates. Take part in themed discussions, networking coffee sessions, and access valuable resources, case studies, and curated storytelling content, with regular updates and co-learning opportunities. If you are an investor, an Indigenous entrepreneur, or an intermediary in British Columbia committed to enhancing access to capital for Indigenous entrepreneurs, we invite you to join: https://lnkd.in/eBt9PU4m

Genus Capital Management’s rooftop buzzed with excitement as we gathered with investors, intermediaries, and social enterprises to celebrate the launch of the SVX Impact Index in Vancouver. Taking the stage were fund managers from the Index: Olivia Hornby (Shamash) from Spring Impact Capital, Kristi Fairholm Mader from Thrive Impact Fund, and Alexa Blain from Deetken Impact. The launch of the SVX Impact Index in Vancouver marks a significant milestone in expanding access to impactful investment opportunities across Canada. Explore the SVX Impact Index here: https://lnkd.in/eaFJZ9AD Sign-up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eneMuP5j Learn more about the Index here: https://lnkd.in/exC5ffnV

Introducing Firestarter, a partnership between the The Firehood and Pond-Deshpande Centre to support Women founders in Atlantic Canada! 💪💪💪 Our program goes beyond just teaching skills. It addresses the deep-rooted inequities for women and under-represented founders in the Canadian tech landscape by providing personalized mentorship with experienced women funders, funding opportunities, and networking events. The program delivery will start in July and end in October with 10 members of the program at Elevate in Toronto! We’re pleased to bring this amazing opportunity to Atlantic Canada. Register today ➡️ https://ow.ly/7j6j50Sno4n #firestarter #WINVC #womenintech #womenfounders #AtlanticCanadaTech

Join us on Wednesday, July 10th from 11:00 AM for the Towards Accelerator: Investor Showcase as we highlight issuers who are currently raising capital or conducting product testing! This is your chance to check out cutting-edge ideas designed to create significant social and environmental impact. Who Should Attend: 💼 Investors: Individuals and organizations looking to invest in impactful ventures. 🤝 Partners: Representatives from organizations interested in functional partnerships to support and enhance these projects. 📊 Advisors: Experts who can provide strategic guidance and market insights to refine offerings, though our primary focus is on connecting participants with potential investors for market research and feedback. 🔗 Save your seat for this event and register below: https://lnkd.in/eDv-Bqbf 🗞️ Check out this year's cohort and what products you may see at the showcase: https://lnkd.in/eAuwM67r

Canadian foundations, family offices, faith-based organizations, portfolio managers, individual and institutional investors are invited to join us for the SVX Impact Index Quarterly Update webinar next Wednesday, June 26. 💡 Discover impact funds and get a sneak peek at emerging impact investing products in Canada. Stay informed with the latest insights and trends from our market update presentation. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eABDwYCP

⏩ It was a great week for the SVX Colombian Impact Investing Fund tour, advancing connections, knowledge exchange, and bilateral partnerships. And what a trip! 5 days, 3 cities, 4 Colombian impact investing funds, 17+ different meetings and events, connections with 500+ people, and more. All designed to build the case to mobilize new capital towards climate action and biodiversity, gender equality and rural development. 🏋️ The delegation did a remarkable job as ambassadors for their organizations, their country, and the global impact investing community. I was honoured to join the group including: David R. Sánchez and Mariana Rivas of Amplo, Paula Sanchez and Diego Lozano of Campo Capital S.A.S., Matteo Gilliotti of Empodera at New Ventures, and Ximena Trujillo of Inversor. Beyond the attention and interest to drive action from Canadians, one affirmation of their impact from a Colombian Canadian: "As a Colombian, I feel proud...they were amazing. Please thank them for the work they do." 🙏Thank you to the following organizations for supporting, hosting or meeting with the delegation including: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, PROCOLOMBIA, DLA Piper, TMX Group, MaRS Discovery District, Convergence Blended Finance, Finance Montréal, BMO, Esplanade Québec, Inspirit Foundation, Laidlaw Foundation, Lawson Foundation, Toronto Public Library, Quinn+Partners , Sarona Asset Management, Réseau Capital, SETSI, Future of Good, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, and many others. Thanks also to Canadian (and Colombian) impact advisors including Diego J Penagos, Lina Bowden, Alexandra C., and Eoin Callan...and especially Eric Meerkamper for your leadership and support for the entire tour. And thanks to the SVX team for making this happen including Zaira Campo Arias, Gabriella Yapp, Helen Z., Paula Sahyoun, Ameeta Vijay, Kevin Taylor, Lade Balogun, and Sharujan Santoshkumar. And especially to Paula Delgadillo Sanz de Santamaría from SVX Colombia for her tremendous leadership. If you missed the tour and you want to learn more or to meet with these Colombian impact investing fund leaders, please send me a DM! #impactinvesting #colombia