What’s the future for early-stage impact investing in Canada? We asked 5 emerging investors

Author Jack Graham
Early-stage impact investors say place-based and green start-ups can transform Canada’s economies and communities

Why It Matters

Impact startups and small businesses want to build a more equitable post-pandemic recovery in Canada, but they need support to thrive and innovate. There is now a fast-growing movement of early-stage impact investors supporting solutions to systemic issues.

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