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Finish the year strong and join Impact United on Tuesday, December 17th at 11:00 AM PT for our final Community Connection Circle of 2024, featuring special guest Rochelle Grayson—Founder of Mosaic Accelerator, serial entrepreneur, and digital executive with 30+ years of experience. Reflect on 2024, get insights into entrepreneurship, set and share your big goals for 2025, and identify and coordinate synergies with other key players in the Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem. This session is a must for Indigenous female, non-binary, and male entrepreneurs, as well as allies, intermediaries, and investors. 👉 Register here: https://lu.ma/waotc9p2

💡 How do we amplify the progress of women’s entrepreneurship? As part of #GenderCapitalResearchSeries, this week highlights the experiences of Canadian women entrepreneurs, with a focus on Indigenous women. We explore the unique challenges they face, the cultural values shaping their entrepreneurial journeys, and the systemic changes needed to support their growth and success. ❋ Bridging Cultural Values and Overcoming Funding and Mentorship Barriers to Empower Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs. - Indigenous women entrepreneurs have distinct demographic characteristics, business profiles, and culturally driven approaches to entrepreneurship. - Indigenous women entrepreneurs in the arts and creative industries are underfunded with limited personal income from their ventures. - Francophone Indigenous women entrepreneurs sometimes face language barriers, as many non-federal government entrepreneurial initiatives are available only in English, limiting their access to resources and support. - There are opportunities for funders and ecosystem builders to support Indigenous women in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem and contributing their unique knowledge and perspectives. → Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePjsnM2s This is the Summary of “Mikwam Makwa Ikwe (Ice Bear Woman): A national needs analysis on Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship” by Ashley Richard (2021). ❋ Women Entrepreneurs Are Driving Economic Growth and Innovation Despite Persistent Challenges. - Women-owned businesses slightly increased despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Women entrepreneurs are narrowing the innovation gap, leading in marketing innovations and adopting digital technologies, -Despite progress, women-owned SMEs face lower survival rates, sector concentration, and greater challenges in accessing capital and sustaining operations. Investors and funders have the opportunity to revamp their funding criteria and selection processes, which have historically disadvantaged women, to better reflect the unique strengths of women-led businesses. → Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqBCzQPn This is a summary of “The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023” by Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (2023). Check out the #GenderCapitalResearchSeries: https://lnkd.in/eTXzu7yF SVX, Esplanade Québec, WeBC, Pond-Deshpande Centre, Spring, The Canadian Women's Foundation. *This research is part of WIN-VC Canada, supported by Government of Canada. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Last month, SVX, in collaboration with the The Canadian Women's Foundation, hosted a Community-Centric Feminist Financing Design Jam. 💡We gathered an incredible group of entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners to explore barriers to financing and to brainstorm systems that address the needs and lived experiences of women and gender-diverse social entrepreneurs. What is feminist financing?  Feminist financing is an approach to funding and financial systems that prioritizes equity, justice, and inclusion for women, gender-diverse individuals, and other equity-deserving groups. It aims to dismantle systemic barriers in traditional financial systems and create structures designed to advance gender equity and social justice. Being feminist means challenging systems of oppression rooted in patriarchal "power over" relationships. It extends beyond gender to address the interconnected impacts of race, class, and other social hierarchies, prioritizing collective liberation by dismantling exploitative systems and building new, equitable systems where everyone can thrive. We are grateful for the amazing contributions, warmth, energy, and insight each participant brought to the Design Jam. Special thanks to Ghurbeen and Jehmol from Aangen, a social enterprise, for catering our event and enhancing the day with their exceptional service and delicious food. As we continue to refine our ideas for community-centric feminist financing systems and structures, we would love to connect with others who are playing with these same ideas. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] or follow SVX and the Canadian Women’s Foundation on LinkedIn for more updates.

We often talk about the power of bringing diverse perspectives together to drive meaningful change. Over the past few months, we’ve seen this in action through Alana Alvarez's time with us as an intern. As we wrap up her time at SVX, Alana highlights her experience over the past few months. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗩𝗫? "It was the firm's holistic approach to creating meaningful change. SVX doesn't just focus on one area—they look at the bigger picture. Their commitment to learning from the Latin American ecosystem and their appreciation for the region's unique approach to social finance made the opportunity meaningful for me as a Latina." 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? "The importance of a community-centered approach. I’ve learned how to make space for communities to share their voices and help shape solutions that matter most to them. I’ve also learned to recognize the value of my own contributions and feel more confident advocating for myself." 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗩𝗫 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀? "As I approach graduation, I am determined to step into a role that reflects my commitment to redistributing power—whether through narratives, decision-making, or financial resources. My time at SVX has shown me that my multidisciplinary background is a strength that allows me to approach challenges creatively." 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗩𝗫? "Working with my colleagues made every day memorable—they’re truly the best team I could have asked for! One (or two) standout moments would be helping organize and facilitate a design jam on community-centered feminist financing with the Systems Change team. It was a privilege to share ideas and learn from the expertise of inspiring women in the ecosystem. Another highlight was collaborating with the SVX Colombia team. I had the opportunity to develop a knowledge product centered on their accelerator for impact investing funds."

How does knowing the right people and being in the right network can impact women and non-binary entrepreneurs’ ability to access capital? This week, in #GenderCapitalResearchSeries, WIN-VC Canada and New Power Labs explore if social ties matter more than a technical background. Does social media presence lead to more funding? And, how does a startup get more media attention? Learn more below 👇

Are you passionate about addressing climate change and investing in a more sustainable future? Discover climate-focused impact investments that power meaningful change. From climate tech funds like Active Impact Investments Fund in our Impact Index+ collection to ecological restoration initiatives like the Regenera Ventures Fund by SVX MX Fund, align your investments with what matters and help catalyze true environmental impact. Explore climate change investments on our Impact Index+ and contribute to a greener tomorrow. 👉 Start investing with impact today: https://lnkd.in/exC5ffnV #ImpactInvesting #SVX #FinanceForGood #SDGs #SVXImpactIndex #ImpactIndex #ClimateAction

📰 #impactinvestingnews: I'm excited to share that SVX has added nine new products to the SVX Impact Index+, a collection of private impact investment opportunities that have met rigorous impact, governance, and financial requirements. 🤔 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 1️⃣ The Canadian impact investing market continues to scale up with new products. 2️⃣ The scope of the Canadian impact investing market is also growing. So it's not just a question of more. There is a vibrant and diverse pipeline of impact investment opportunities across sectors, geographies and product types. 3️⃣ Canadian impact investors have more choices to invest for impact. These nine (9) new products are a sign of more opportunities in the market and more to come. 4️⃣ There is traction with an impact investing market standard. Thirty six (36) products have met the SVX Impact Index+ requirements over the past year. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? 🚀 The next round of Impact Index+ issuers will be announced in early 2025 representing a new segment of offerings including managed products with public and private securities in their respective portfolios. 📈 SVX will also be releasing a market report in early 2025 providing insight on the impact and financial performance of the impact investing product environment. Many thanks to the SVX team for their work in the research and review effort including Jessica Vu, Sharujan Santoshkumar, CFA, Lade Balogun, as well as our outstanding team of external advisors. And thanks, of course, to the impact organizations for their time and commitment to the review process. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🗞️ Check out the press release to learn about this announcement including details about the new cohort of Impact Index+ issuers: https://lnkd.in/dvgiR97h 💻 Visit the Impact Index platform at: https://lnkd.in/dxQN8ezi 🌎 Get a quick overview of the SVX Impact Index at: https://lnkd.in/gRhKucd7 CC Sarona Asset Management Indwell Audaxa Ventures Kensington Market Community Land Trust EntrepreNorth Renewal Funds Regenerative Capital Group Theia Partners Inc Misfit Ventures Serge LeVert-Chiasson, CFA Nick van der Velde Patrick Hergt Raissa Espiritu Kristin Richard, MBA Hilary Kilgour Benjamin Scott, MBA Genevieve Pinto Joel Solomon Paul Richardson Zack Bradley Angela Ho Cordell Jacks Jeff Westeinde Sam Naylor ⚧ Mandy Potter Douglas Lui, CPA, CA Jory Cohen Robert Peterman Richard M. Mike Thiessen Mritunjay (MJ) S. Ava-Dayna Sefa Mona Ip Smitha Das Kate Ruff Olga Cruz Wren Laing

Today, SVX is pleased to officially announce nine new additions to Impact Index+, a curated set of impact investing bonds, funds, and innovative impact investing products on the SVX Impact Index that meet standards for impact, governance, and financial performance. These opportunities span across diverse sectors, themes, geographies, and product types, ranging from community bonds focused on affordable housing and private equity funds advancing gender equity. 👉 Learn more about these impact products and read the press release below: https://lnkd.in/ewcme5au

New Power Labs, SVX and WIN-VC Canada are launching #GenderCapitalResearchSeries - a comprehensive research series deep diving into the pressing challenges and opportunities facing Canadian women and non-binary entrepreneurs and investors. Over the upcoming weeks, we will be releasing a series of research summaries, each exploring a key challenge that impacts women and non-binary entrepreneurs and investors. You can expect: - Data-driven analysis on critical issues ranging from access to capital, overcoming systemic barriers, and addressing biases in investment. - Insights that enable entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to advance inclusive capital to women and nonbinary entrepreneurs. 📝 A sneak peek into some topics: - People & Network: How knowing the right people shapes women and non-binary people’s ability to access capital. - Biases: How cognitive and behavioural biases limit opportunities to invest in women-led businesses, and the tools to overcome these biases. - Experience and Credentials: How certain types of experiences and credentials impact a woman's ability to start a business and access financial services. Learn more below.

On Wednesday, January 22, join us at 1:00 PM ET to learn about upcoming Canadian impact investing opportunities and trends that investors should be on the lookout for. Hear directly from featured impact funds and other Canadian impact products. Gain insider insights on upcoming services, data, and trends, complete with presentations and a live AMA session. This is a must-attend event for asset owners and managers — foundations, families, faith-based organizations, portfolio managers, and institutions alike. Register below and stay ahead in Canada's impact investing ecosystem. https://lu.ma/d7v6ej5v