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Spring Activator

Connecting Purpose-Driven Investors & Founders

Vancouver, British Columbia

Spring is a global incubator, accelerator, and advisory firm that helps impact entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem-builders drive regenerative development and build thriving communities.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

climate innovationhealthtechregenerative developmentsustainable businessequity and inclusionblended financeimpact investing

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaMatureScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsPaid programmingFree educational events or programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceTrade and export support

Programs

Scale Ready

accelerator

Fuels impact ventures at every stage with guidance, resources and connections to move faster and go further. Offers custom support for Canadian founders to prepare to raise, raise successfully and grow their company.

Invest Together in Climate Innovation 2026

other

Brings together accredited investors and women and gender diverse founders to build better deals for a better world in climate-focused ventures.

Foundations in Blended Finance Course

course

Virtual course equipping investors with methodology, terms, approaches and tools for blended finance investing while connecting with like-minded investors and asset owners.

Impact Panel + Breakfast

event

In-person event in Toronto for impact investors and ecosystem leaders to discuss how angel investors can power Canada's climate future.

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)

Certified B Corp. Has catalyzed $81+ million in impact investment to date. 57% of ventures supported in 2024 were women or non-binary-led; 42% were BIPOC-led. 1100 investors activated via programs. 83% of investors in 2024 were women or non-binary. Published a 10-year impact report. Has subsidiary entities including Spring Impact Capital (VC fund) and Propel Impact.

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BAI Type

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Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

For-Profit

Operating Regions

National (all of Canada)

3300 founders supported via programs to date

Notable Alumni

JetScaleAI, Vessl Prosthetics

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Founded 2014
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