A confidential peer-learning space for active impact investors across Canada
What are the Circles?
CIVIC’s Impact Investor Circles are virtual gatherings of a small, curated group. Each session brings together 12 to 15 active investors, a mix of senior profiles, around a core topic, with a guest expert, real case studies, and in-depth discussion.
CIVIC’s mission: elevate the practice of impact investing.
Cohort 2025-2026 wrap-up
Through the Circles, CIVIC supports capacity building within the impact investing community. We wrapped up the first cohort’s cycle last May, a group of about ten impact investors who came together to discuss critical issues and real cases in a peer space built for candid conversation.
2025-2025 cohort highlights
Building the Next Generation of Impact Investing
What you get in the 2026-2027 cohort
- 6 virtual sessions of 120 min per year (every 2 months)
- Breakout rooms based on topic familiarity
- 3 themed webinars open to the community (à la carte)
- International experts via the ImpactVC network
- Real case studies and pre-session reading materials
- Follow-up email after each session (resources, tools)
- Self-identification survey at season start and end
- Access to the CIVIC member directory
- Access to ImpactVC’s international network and events (additional cost)
- Annual in-person gathering at ImpactFest / Startupfest (additional cost)
2026-2027 Topics
Five topics are announced upfront, the sixth is determined with the group during the season, based on your evolving needs.
- Impact & Systemic Change
- Outcome-linked models
- Impact Measurement & Management
- Risk Assessment / AI & Responsible AI
- Fundraising Your Next Fund and operational fund management by stage (1st fund vs 2nd-3rd fund)
- 6th topic determined with the group based on needs
Who is this for?
Senior profiles (6-8 spots) : Experienced investors, in general and in impact investing, on their 2nd fund or beyond, based in Canada, with a strong interest in learning and peer sharing. Foundations, family offices, institutional investors, thematic funds. Based in Canada.
Emerging profiles (3-4 spots)* : Analysts, associates, junior investment officers, ESG / blended finance profiles. Having already participated in a private transaction with an impact dimension, or positioned to do so within the next 6 to 12 months, with a strong interest in learning about impact investing and peer sharing. Based in Canada.
*Emerging investors: depending on your profile, you may be eligible for a $1,000 impact investing scholarship offered by CapFinance, available for registration to the full session (6 sessions).
Limited spots : group of 12 to 15 participants, qualitative selection.
Questions? Contact us at info@impact-coalition.ca
Credibility
Program co-developed and co-facilitated in partnership with ImpactVC / Better Society Capital, an international impact investing network with generous sponsorship from Finance Social Finance Fund, Realize Capital, and Blue HF Legal.
