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Spring Angels Capital

Impact investor

Vancouver · Pre-Seed–Seed · 25 people tracked

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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.

Invests inAgTechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodCanadaGlobalNorth AmericaVancouver

Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Vancouver, BC, CA
Instruments
Equity

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website
Caroline von Hirschberg· Co-CEO

A 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.

Cheralyn Chok· Executive Director & Co-Founder, Propel Impact

Executive Director and Co-Founder of Propel Impact, having trained 400+ youth across Canada; brings entrepreneurial experience from founding a zero-waste company.

Keith Ippel· Co-CEO & Founder

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.

Graham Day· Managing Partner, Spring Impact Capital

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.

Olivia Hornby· Managing Partner, Spring Impact Capitalin

Former VP at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and consultant to Vancity's impact investing fund portfolio.

Crystal Lo· Chief of Staff

Experienced across impact investing, gender-lens investing, commercial lending, and real estate development, with academic credentials from Hong Kong and Middlebury.

Daius Steiner· Program Associate

A Simon Fraser University sustainable business graduate who participated in Propel Impact's Summer Analyst Program at RADIUS SFU and Vancity.

Debora Njilayi· Marketing Lead

A marketing and communications professional and recent law graduate focused on strategic storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Ernest Barbaric· Entrepreneur in Residence

A seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach, founder of Elari Ventures, who helps international founders build companies in Canada.

Fabíola Borba· Community Relations Lead

Active in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for over a decade, co-founder of an edtech business, focused on community building and immigration.

Gina El Kattan· Entrepreneur in Residence

Co-founder of a mission-focused CPG business supporting small farmers in Egypt; has appeared on Dragons' Den and guest lectured at various universities.

Helen Aareskjold· Accounting Manager (On Parental Leave)

Accounting Manager with nearly ten years of industry experience and a CPA candidate.

Keshiv Kaushal· Director, Impact Investing

A finance graduate with 5 years in impact investing and community economic development, co-founder of the Kingston Propel Impact Fund.

KJ Viola· Administrative Lead

Handles administrative responsibilities and provides cross-team support with a focus on technology and analytics.

Larissa Sequeira· Spring Impact Capital

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.

Loreen Catubay· Project Manager

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.

Mariana Martinez Rubio· Manager, Programs & Advisory, Propel Impact

Works at the intersection of financial inclusion and systemic change, supporting gender-lens investing and impact-driven investment strategies.

Naomi Boon· Project Manager

A process-oriented project manager with experience building operational structures for small organizations; holds degrees from the University of St Andrews.

Natalie Youssef· Project Manager

Background in investor relations, compliance, and sustainability; supports the operations of Spring's investment programs and has assisted early-stage startups with crowdfunding raises.

Nathan Percy· Investor Relations Manager

Focuses on engaging future impact investors and supporting founders; holds an MBA from IE Business School and an engineering degree from McGill.

Olivia Charlebois· Director, Impact Consulting

Holds an MSc from HEC Montréal; has advised development finance institutions, funds, and foundations on impact strategy and management systems.

Selina Powszedny· Operations Manager

Supports program operations at Spring; studied Environmental Studies and Geography at the University of Victoria.

Shantanu Mehta· Investment Associate

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.

Tasha Truant· Director of Ecosystem Engagement

Brings 15+ years designing, managing, and evaluating impact work across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Tina Ippel· VP of Finance and Operations

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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