Spring Angels Capital
Impact investorVancouver · Pre-Seed–Seed · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
Spring positions itself as a leader in Canada's impact innovation ecosystem, backing founders who build revenue- and job-generating businesses with intentional, measurable positive social and environmental impact across industries. It takes a two-sided approach, equipping both founders and investors with knowledge, networks, and capital pathways to scale resilient, innovative businesses. The organization emphasizes equitable access to capital, working against systemic barriers and underrepresentation in Canada's innovation ecosystem. Spring is a certified B Corp, independently verified by B Lab with a strong B Impact Assessment score covering governance, transparency, community accountability, and environmental practices.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's websiteA founder and impact investor who previously built a social enterprise in off-grid renewable energy, worked for UNICEF in Laos, and grew CPG brands in the UK and Ireland.
Executive Director and Co-Founder of Propel Impact, having trained 400+ youth across Canada; brings entrepreneurial experience from founding a zero-waste company.
An angel investor and technology/impact business leader with 25+ years of experience who has raised over $80M and trained more than 400 impact entrepreneurs on investment readiness.
Former Chief Investment Officer at Spring Activator and Investment Manager at LGT Impact (now Lightrock), leading climate and agriculture diligence; ex-CFO of Sistema.bio and ex-Oliver Wyman.
Former VP at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and consultant to Vancity's impact investing fund portfolio.
Experienced across impact investing, gender-lens investing, commercial lending, and real estate development, with academic credentials from Hong Kong and Middlebury.
A Simon Fraser University sustainable business graduate who participated in Propel Impact's Summer Analyst Program at RADIUS SFU and Vancity.
A marketing and communications professional and recent law graduate focused on strategic storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices.
A seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach, founder of Elari Ventures, who helps international founders build companies in Canada.
Active in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for over a decade, co-founder of an edtech business, focused on community building and immigration.
Co-founder of a mission-focused CPG business supporting small farmers in Egypt; has appeared on Dragons' Den and guest lectured at various universities.
Accounting Manager with nearly ten years of industry experience and a CPA candidate.
A finance graduate with 5 years in impact investing and community economic development, co-founder of the Kingston Propel Impact Fund.
Handles administrative responsibilities and provides cross-team support with a focus on technology and analytics.
A civil engineer turned venture operator-investor with nearly a decade across institutional asset management (PGIM), building an enterprise SaaS startup to Series A at Manifest Climate, and deal diligence across North America, EU, and MENA.
Has over 8 years of experience bridging purpose and profit through impact work in Asia and North America, focused on impact-driven businesses and community development.
Works at the intersection of financial inclusion and systemic change, supporting gender-lens investing and impact-driven investment strategies.
A process-oriented project manager with experience building operational structures for small organizations; holds degrees from the University of St Andrews.
Background in investor relations, compliance, and sustainability; supports the operations of Spring's investment programs and has assisted early-stage startups with crowdfunding raises.
Focuses on engaging future impact investors and supporting founders; holds an MBA from IE Business School and an engineering degree from McGill.
Holds an MSc from HEC Montréal; has advised development finance institutions, funds, and foundations on impact strategy and management systems.
Supports program operations at Spring; studied Environmental Studies and Geography at the University of Victoria.
An entrepreneur who studied economics at UBC, co-founded a startup, and was a fund manager at the Vancouver Propel Impact Fund; supports investments at Spring.
Brings 15+ years designing, managing, and evaluating impact work across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Leads financial, administrative, and operational support at Spring and runs the Impact Startup Visa program for immigrant entrepreneurs.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Spring Angels Capital invest at?
- Spring Angels Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Spring Angels Capital focus on?
- Spring Angels Capital focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Spring Angels Capital located?
- Spring Angels Capital is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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