Government of Canada-backed initiative is strengthening impact-driven businesses, rural area development in Colombia, and addressing climate change, biodiversity, and gender equality. — BOGOTÁ, November 7th, 2023 — The Program of Support for Impact Investment in Colombia (PAIIC), developed by SVX, SVX Mexico, and SVX Colombia with the support of the Government of Canada is boosting the impact investment ecosystem in Colombia. In its first year of operation, PAIIC disbursed a total of…

Taking Steps report released at TMX Indigenous Investor Day aims to break down barriers and unlock capital for Indigenous enterprises in Canada — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 24th, 2023 — Today, SVX officially launched the report “Taking Steps — Addressing Capital Needs for Indigenous-Led Enterprises’’ at the Toronto Stock Exchange. This report was the culmination of an engagement effort supported by a set of cross-sectoral partners in philanthropy and financial services…

Are you an impact fund or organization seeking to raise investment capital, but finding the journey fraught with hurdles? You’re not alone. — Many issuers face a multitude of challenges raising funds, namely: how can I connect with investors and how can I demonstrate I am a true impact investment opportunity? Let’s look at the common problems issuers encounter when featuring impact products and how you can overcome these obstacles.

LONDON, ONTARIO, September 28, 2023 — VERGE Capital, a leading impact investment fund committed to fostering local economies and communities, proudly announced the launch of its highly anticipated Breakthrough Fund II with a $1.75 million initial investment. …

Un investissement de 3,4 millions de dollars du gouvernement du Canada vise à promouvoir l’équité, les investissements incorporant une dimension de genree et les entreprises dirigées par des femmes. — POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE TORONTO, ONTARIO, le 21 septembre 2023 — Un groupe d’organisations de premier plan à travers le Canada a officiellement lancé WIN-VC Canada (Women and Non-binary Impact Network for Venture Capital), une initiative visant à autonomiser les femmes et les entrepreneurs non binaires et à intégrer une perspective…

$3.4 million investment from Government of Canada aimed to advance equity, gender lens investing, and women-led businesses — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 21, 2023 — A group of leading organizations across Canada have officially launched WIN-VC Canada (Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital), an initiative that aims to empower women and non-binary entrepreneurs and integrate a gender lens into the strategies of private investors.

SVX is issuing a Call for Products for its new impact investing platform — Are you looking to raise impact capital? We are looking for funds, bonds, and other private offerings for Canada’s largest directory of impact investments. SVX was founded on the premise of a need to build a single access point for impact investment opportunities. In pursuit of this vision, we are…

It’s real. And it’s finally here. This week, the long awaited, highly anticipated Social Finance Fund was officially announced at Impact Hub Ottawa. …

$4 million investment from Government of Canada aimed at catalyzing impact investing market for natural ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods, and economic well-being — For immediate release / SVX Canada / SVX Colombia BOGOTA, January 31, 2023 — Today, a cross-sectoral and multi-national partnership officially launched SVX Colombia to help mobilize millions in capital for women-led or women-serving enterprises in vulnerable communities, climate action and biodiversity, and rural development in Colombia. …