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Spring Acquires Future Capital To Create An Inclusive Investment Ecosystem Across Canada

Sep 14, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Spring Activator

Acquired Company

Dunes Point Capital, LP

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Description

Today, Spring Activator (Spring), a leader in Canada’s early stage impact investing ecosystem, announces the acquisition of Future Capital, the learning and investing platform built for underrepresented early-stage investors. Spring is a global community and accelerator for both founders and investors and works with notable partners across Canada, including TELUS Pollinator Fund, the Digital Technology Supercluster, NRC IRAP, BDC, and globally, such as USAID, GIZ, Swisscontact and EFSE.

Company Information

Company

Spring Activator

About

Spring Activator was founded in 2014 with a simple but bold mission to accelerate and amplify the activities of purpose-driven leaders and investors to create an equitable and resilient world. In 2022 Spring launched Spring Investing Collective, Canada’s Impact Investing Network, and in 2023 launched Spring Impact Capital, an early stage impact fund, investing in Canadian startup founders to scale innovation in planetary and human health. Nationally and globally, Spring unites founders and investors with the tools, knowledge and community to scale impact together for a better future. For more information, please visit: https://spring.is/

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