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ISM Arts & Culture Ltd

Impact investor

Pre-Seed–Growth · 11 people tracked

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1,731 people in our graph share verified history with the ISM Arts & Culture Ltd team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Investment thesis

ISM operates as a designated organization under Canada's Start-up Visa Program, focused on supporting high-potential immigrant entrepreneurs seeking to build innovative, globally competitive, job-creating businesses in Canada. Through its SUV Incubator, ISM provides business mentoring, network connections, and issues Commitment Certificates and Letters of Support. Start-ups at any stage may apply, with priority given to those having an MVP and experienced teams with relevant domain and business expertise. Applicants lacking an MVP but showing high potential may have MVP development included in their program. ISM does not offer immigration consulting or advise on residence or work permit applications.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Founded
2019
Tracked investments
13

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & curated
Hashir Safi· Business Consultant, Strategy & Ecosystems
Mercy Akamo· Business Consultant, Communications
Michelle Li Chen· Design Consultant, Product Development
Nasim Farsani· Senior Consultant, UX Researcher, Service Design
Yuriy Kyrzov· Communication Design, UI Design

What they invest in

from 1 of 13 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1GovTech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Media & Entertainment ×1

HQs:Canada×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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FEST is a public diplomacy initiative in which consulates, embassies, and government and diplomatic organizations host a two-week series of cross-stakeholder events in a city to highlight a country's innovations and foster international collaboration.

CleantechClimate TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentVancouver, CA

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AweMeBuild OptiCity Sync TechFEST AwardsInnovOakQuQu TechRhotas BioTekRugonlineSamanganShift WorksSolar DehydratorStyle AI

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ISM Arts & Culture Ltd made?
ISM Arts & Culture Ltd has 13 tracked investments.
What stage does ISM Arts & Culture Ltd invest at?
ISM Arts & Culture Ltd invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does ISM Arts & Culture Ltd focus on?
ISM Arts & Culture Ltd focuses on Creator Economy, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.

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