Safer, more affordable and sustainable ways to collect and manage oceanographic and maritime data.
DataXplorer™ is our solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) with innovative patented technologies, offering persistent emission-free ocean data acquisition in extreme sea states. Paired with XplorerView™, our cloud-based data management and USV control system, we offer a whole new way to understand and protect our oceans. Learn more.
Retinalogik uses virtual reality hardware and software to make vision exams more accessible and affordable.
Retinalogik uses virtual reality hardware and software to make vision exams more accessible and affordable. This solution provides improved access to vision exams, particularly in underserved communities. With the RetinaLogik Platform, life changing exams can be delivered on intelligent and portable devices, at a fraction of the cost. Learn more.
HIPAA compliant virtual assistants and a seamless software platform to enable health & wellness practitioners to focus more time on patient health.
Ginger Desk’s human-powered and tech-enabled approach is reinventing the front desks of Health & Wellness practices all over North America. Their specialized team of Virtual Assistants helps Health & Wellness practitioners grow, build and scale their practices, one task at a time. This enables practitioners to streamline their admin workflows, lower their overhead and more. Learn more.
Comprehensive treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety and insomnia using virtual medical appointments, coaching & medication delivery.
Online platform for comprehensive treatment for ADHD, depression, anxiety and insomnia using virtual medical appointments, coaching and medication delivery. This solution has improved and provided equitable access to mental health, with a measurable reduction in symptoms. Learn more.
We believe there is a massive opportunity to generate attractive returns and positive change by investing in early-stage Canadian businesses. We focus on companies with values-driven, diverse leadership seeking to scale solutions where profitability is aligned with a positive influence on people or the planet.
Many structural tailwinds are creating dynamic impact investment opportunities in climate and health. We aim to fill the gap of pre-seed and seed funding for these companies in Canada and invite you to join us.
As a fund built by a global accelerator, we’ve worked with thousands of companies at all stages. We leverage Spring’s resources and network to provide you with the tools, knowledge, connections and mentorship to fuel your business growth.
We’re focused on building strong and sustainable businesses. To achieve this, we’re seeking founders with a growth mindset, driven to make a positive change in the world, open to input and committed to impact and diversity measurement.
Founders supported via Spring Activator
Investors engaged via Spring Activator programs
Directly invested through Spring Activator programs
Female founders (2023)
BIPOC founders (2023)
Immigrant founders (2023)
Open Ocean Robotics secures funding to enhance ocean monitoring
Social Finance Fund-backed Boann reveals first investments in Canadian impact funds
Ginger Desk Secures $1.5 Million to Power Health and Wellness Front Desks
Spring Impact Capital announced in the first cohort of SVX’s Impact Index+
Spring Impact Capital Portfolio Company: Virtual Mental Health Platform Cognito
Listen to latest episode of The Hard Part podcast where our partner Keith Ippel brought his wealth of knowledge and insights to the conversation. Tune in for an engaging exchange on the topics of the impact investment space, Keith’s leadership style and what’s coming next for Spring!
The Spring Impact Capital fund has been recognized among the top 50, as an Emerging Impact Manager by Impact Assets 50® in 2024.
Graham was previously the Chief Investment Officer at Spring, providing programming for startup entrepreneurs and impact investors. He’s also a former Investment Manager at LGT Impact (now Lightrock with $3b AUM) leading climate and agriculture diligence. former CFO of Sistema.bio, a global regenerative agriculture company and ex-Oliver Wyman.
Graham has a Masters degree from the Johns Hopkins University in Economics, with a specialization in Energy, Environment and Resources. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the Sauder School of Business. Over his professional career, Graham has been fortunate to work and live in seven countries spanning North America, Europe and Latin America.
Olivia is a Former VP at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, in the Alternative Investments & Manager Selection team. Former consultant to Vancity’s impact investing fund portfolio, investor relations at a $5bn London-based hedge fund and portfolio advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. She holds the Canadian Investment Manager designation and has been previously licensed by securities regulators in Canada (Advising Representative), US (Series 32 and 7), and the UK.
She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University with a concentration in Finance and minor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. She has a keen interest in supporting women entrepreneurs and investors and sits on the Board of the Association of Women in Finance.
Keith is the founder and Co-CEO of Spring and the Spring Collective. With over 25 years of experience as a leader in technology & impact businesses and as an angel investor, he has accelerated the growth of both small and large companies and raised over $80m in angel investment and venture capital.
Keith has trained more than 400 impact entrepreneurs on investment readiness and raising capital, including Hootsuite (first three rounds), StoryTap, SocialNature, Foodee ($200m exit), Ministry of Programming, ehsAI (acquired), Brightkit (acquired; 3x in 2 years), Careteam, and FoodMesh.Keith has MBA from Ivey Business School (Western University) where he was the MBA Class President. He also has a Honours Bachelor’s of Business degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
This provides us with the network and breadth of resources to support the companies we invest in and help them achieve profitability and their impact mission.
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