Renewal Funds closes fourth impact fund at $109 million

The Vancouver-based impact investor backs early stage companies in sectors that even impact investors tend to avoid, like public transportation tech and water.

Classcraft raises $7.5 million to gamify K-12 curricula

Investissement Québec led the firm’s $7.5 million ($10 million CAD) Series A.

After light bulbs and plastic straws…toilet paper

Another everyday staple is under scrutiny.

Terramera raises $45 million to reduce chemical use in agriculture

The Vancouver-based company's Series B was led by two ag-focused funders: new investor Ospraie Ag Science and returning investor Seed2Growth (“S2G”) Ventures.

Small Canadian impact fund targets “economic reconciliation” for indigenous entrepreneurs

The goal is to promote "economic reconciliation" and help to keep wealth and capacity within indigenous communities, Raven’s Jeffrey Cyr said.

Canada pledges $300 million to Equality Fund for women’s advancement

The initiative is looking to secure and deploy $1 billion over the next 15 years. In addition to the Canadian government investment, it has secured an additional $100 million in commitments from outside funders.

StandUp raises C$18 million to invest in Canada’s women-led tech startups

A key source of StandUp’s pipeline is Toronto-based startup hub MaRS’s Investment Accelerator Fund, which backs science and tech entrepreneurs and where McBane serves as a director.