Marigold Capital
Impact investorSeed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Marigold Capital applies a gender and social equity lens to impact investing, targeting a large but overlooked market by funding early-stage, technology-enabled companies led by women and BIPOC founders. It seeks to address inequality, systemic racism, and disproportionate social impacts by connecting investors with disruptive companies tackling major social challenges. The team cites 20+ years of combined experience and having managed over $105MM in early-stage impact investments, including developing fund products, building ventures, and managing boards and teams.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
With over 12 years of impact investment experience across domestic and lower/middle income markets, he has led investor relations and portfolio work at Sarona Asset Management, RBC, and Grand Challenges Canada, where he co-led a gender strategy. He founded and teaches an MBA course on impact investing at the Schulich School of Business.
A Canadian leader in social finance recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 (2019) and BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, she built LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact and founded Rise Asset Development, and has worked on microfinance and impact investing in the Global South. She lectures at Ryerson University and co-created impact investing courses at the University of Toronto.
What they invest in
from 1 of 6 portfolio companiesHR Tech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:Canada×1
Investments · 6 tracked
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HR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationToronto, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Marigold Capital invest at?
- Marigold Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Marigold Capital focus on?
- Marigold Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Impact & Social Good.
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