Angels for Climate Solutions
Investing smart capital into tech-enabled climate solutions
The program, delivered by the Vancouver Economic Commission and TD Bank in partnership with Volition, Foresight Canada, and Spring Activator, undertakes a cohort-based approach to training with two intersecting streams:
Building on the success of our 2022 Angels for Climate Solutions Program, the 2023 program will provide startups the tools, training, and confidence to develop, deliver on, and effectively communicate their plan to undertake a seed capital raise, and investors the tools and knowledge to confidently assess and select ventures that align with their investment goals.
All participating startups will have access to 6-weeks of Core Investment Training, 1:1 business advising, and the opportunity to pitch their solutions to the angel investor cohort. The top Top 5 finalists selected by the investors will move on to receive an additional five weeks of tailored training while completing due diligence meetings and preparing to pitch at the program finale for $100,000.
Climate technologies are designed to contribute to the decarbonization of the planet or otherwise mitigate the impacts of climate change. They can be physical or digital and incorporate a broad range of technologies and innovations across myriad industries, such as:
Solutions can include anything from: carbon capture, lab grown meats, intelligent grid management, electric technologies, net-zero transportation and low-carbon alternatives, etc. Here are some great examples of climate tech!
Access to tailored business advising
Specialized sessions tailor-made to the needs of the startups
Five startups will pitch for the $100,000 investment
Access to some of the top climate-tech startup in the BC ecosystem
Foster relationships with like-minded investors and tech entrepreneurs
Gain the necessary expertise to invest in early-stage startups
The 5 finalists rereresent a diverse set of climate solutions ranging from smarter energy generation to regenerative livestock farming, AI for farms and forestry, and managing food surplus and waste logistics. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet all 5 startups and hear directly from them on how their solutions are working to move the dial on climate action.
Are you a tech startup with a climate solution looking for investment? Apply to the Angels for Climate Solutions program to navigate the capital-raising process, access 1:1 business mentorship, connect with angel investors, and set yourself on the path to pitch for $150,000. The winner will automatically be nominated to receive additional seed grant funding of up to $100K from Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
Application period: October 5th – November 30th
Core training: Wednesdays from January 11 – February 15
Specialized investment training: March 8th – April 5th
Final pitch night: April 2023
Are you interested in investing in climate technologies? Join the Angels for Climate Solutions program to navigate the investment process, build your network with like-minded investors, and invest in an up-and-coming local climate tech startup.
Application period: October 5th – January 27th
Investor Training: February 14th – May 2nd
Closing & post investment consideration: May 2nd
Final pitch night: April 2023