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Angels for Climate Solutions

Investing smart capital into tech-enabled climate solutions

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Angels for Climate Solutions

Investing smart capital into tech-enabled climate solutions

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Training for startups and investors, plus a $150,000 investment

Designed to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C. climate technology startups, Angels for Climate Solutions is a cohort-based program designed to connect startups with investors

  • 80+ startups & investors enrolled source
  • $320,000 awarded to ventures source
  • 12 new jobs created source
2023 Winner
Asset Market logo in white

Asset Market is a digital platform that connects installers of EV chargers, telecoms and IoT devices with owners and operators of the land, building and structures where the devices will be placed.

Investment amount: $150,000

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2022 Winner

Circular Rubber Technologies logo

Circular Rubber Technologies turns waste into value by converting the rubber from industrial end-of-life tires into a rubber reclaim that substitutes virgin rubber material.

Investment amount: $170,000

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Past participants

Practical and actionable training

Startups and investors each enroll in a streamlined training program tailored to the specific needs of each unique cohort. Participants also benefit from 1-on-1 mentorship from expert advisors.

Then, after a series of pitch nights, the startups compete for a place in the top 10, and then the final five.

In the grand finale, the top five startups pitch to the investor cohort, who will as a group ultimately decide which startup will take home the $150,000 investment.

For Startups

Is your climate tech startup looking for investment?

Learn how 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.

Program Benefits

1:1 business advising
Access to tailored business advising

Tailor-made classes
Specialized sessions tailor-made to the needs of the startups

$150K pitch opportunity
Five startups will pitch for the $150,000 investment

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For Investors

Are you an angel investor interested in investing in climate technologies?

Familiarize yourself with investment process, build your network with like-minded investors, and invest in an up-and-coming startup. Accredited and non-accredited investors are welcome.

Program Benefits

Exclusive access to startups
Access to top BC climate-tech startups

Expand your network
Foster relationships with like-minded individuals

Grow your investment expertise
Gain the necessary expertise to invest in early-stage startups

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What others have to say...

The 2022 Angels for Climate Solutions challenge was a well-grounded step-by-step tour of the key elements of impact investing. The guidance from Spring, the networking opportunity with peers, and the dynamics that combined research, collaboration and decision making made for an invigorating, informative and fulfilling exercise.

Ted Sheldon, Investor (2022 alumni)

Applying for this VEC program was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I’ve been through 2 accelerators already, and none of them were as practical and useful. All the mentors are absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend applying!

Ishaan Kohli, Founder, Skyacres Technology (2023 alumni)

Events

Program Information Session

Date: Fall 2023
Format: Online

Join the information session to gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum, format and program outcomes. Attendees will also have a chance to meet the program instructors and advisors, as well as hear from program alumni about their personal experiences.

Top 15 Pitch Night

Date: Winter 2024
Format: Online

Come to the Top 15 Pitch Night to hear from 15 of our ecosystem’s most promising climate solutions startups! Which startups will continue their journey to receive a $150,000 angel investment?

Top 5 Pitch Night and Finale

Date: Winter 2024
Format: In-person

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet all 5 startups and hear directly from their founders on how these solutions are working to move the dial on climate action.

Program Intent

We designed the Angels for Climate Solutions program to catalyze the growth of climate solutions by empowering angel investors to fund climate-backed solutions and increase the flow of early-stage capital for local climate-focused startups.

Increasing early-stage investment into climate solutions will foster the innovation and ideas necessary to meet our climate goals. This is more necessary than ever as we move into the “Decade of Action” to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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Volition Advisors are project delivery partner for the Angles for Climate Solutions program

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Support climate-tech startups and join Angels for Climate Solutions as a program partner. Reach out to us today to learn more about partnership opportunities.

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Events
  • Angels for Climate Solutions: Pitch Finale
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