CIVIC
CIVIC, the Canadian Impact Venture Investors Coalition.
Why?
CIVIC was created by people who care deeply about environmental and social impact. And who believe that entrepreneurship and investment are ways to increase it, when done in a structured and intentional way.
Born out of the needs of impact investing professionals: to understand the nuances, learn from each other, compare our approaches, and develop new ones. Because collectively, we want to see more impact investing to meet the pressing needs of society and the environment, as defined by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN.
If you share the same convictions, join us as a member. Together, we will accomplish even more, better, for the benefit of society and of the planet.
What?
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) defines impact investment as "investments that aim to generate positive and measurable social and environmental benefits, alongside a financial return."
The three key principles are intentionality (which aims to), measurability (positive and measurable) and financial return (which can vary).
The Canadian Impact Investment Work Group published an important report on the state of impact investing in the country in May 2024.
CIVIC is structured around five major pillars:
Knowledge, learning together.
Monthly meetings for members, both in-person and online.
Community, deepening your network.
A pan-Canadian network with local chapters in several major Canadian cities.
Training, deepening your practice.
A training program for aspiring impact investors. The first cohort: Canadian impact investment circles.
Annual event, the pan-Canadian gathering.
ImpactFest, the major yearly impact conference in Montreal. An activity report on private impact investment in Canada. Available exclusively to members first. Sign up to receive the 2025 edition in the coming months.Reports and data, better understanding of the market.
Who?
CIVIC has two main member categories: professional investment members and entrepreneur members.
Our initial focus has mostly been on developing resources for investors. We plan to announce activities and resources for entrepreneurs before the end of 2025.
An advisory committee supports the organization (in alphabetical order)
When?
Next monthly meeting (for everyone)
Impact for Breakfast on June 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM at Espace CDPQ.
Impact investment breakfast (for investors)
July 11 at 8:00 AM just before ImpactFest at Grand Quai in Montreal's Old Port.
Canadian impact investment circles
First session on June 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM for the initial cohort (paid training, you must register).
ImpactFest, the major annual impact conference in Montreal (for everyone)
July 11, starting at 8:55 AM, just before ImpactFest at the Grand Quay of the Old Port of Montreal. You must purchase a StartupFest ticket to join us.
Launch of the state of private impact investment in Canada report
This fall, the date will be announced shortly. Available exclusively to members first.
Partenaires
Nos commanditaires, partenaires et collaborateurs
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