Boann Social Impact Fund
Overview
Boann Social Impact Fund is a Canadian impact investing firm dedicated to supporting purpose-driven entities across the social finance sector. The firm invests in solutions that contribute to a diverse economy, enabling all Canadians to participate and prosper. Boann's investments span various industries, including affordable housing, food and agriculture, technology, and clean technology, with a focus on impact-driven initiatives. The firm's investment strategy involves a portfolio approach, evaluating opportunities based on factors such as equitable representation, impact goals, geographic focus, and scalability. Boann seeks to increase access to capital for social enterprises and social purpose organizations, cultivate a more equitable marketplace, and generate social and environmental impact. The firm is particularly interested in working with entities in underserved and equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous, non-white, gender-diverse people, and those in northern, rural, and remote areas. Boann is one of three wholesalers appointed by the Government of Canada to invest a portion of the $755 million Social Finance Fund (SFF), an initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of Canada's social finance market. The SFF supports charities, non-profits, social enterprises, co-operatives, and other social purpose organizations in accessing flexible financing opportunities. Boann's commitment to impact investing is further demonstrated through its partnerships with various funds and organizations, including R-LABS, Active Impact Investments, and Renewal Funds, among others. These collaborations reflect Boann's dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth and generating competitive returns through strategic investments in Canada's social finance ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- Purpose-driven entities
- Social enterprises
- Social purpose organizations
- Underserved communities
- Equity-deserving populations
- Geographies with limited access to capital
- Scalable impact solutions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Boann Social Impact Fund invest in?
Boann Social Impact Fund invests in Technology, Real Estate, Food and Agriculture, Health Tech, Climate Tech and Clean Technology, and is based in Ontario, Canada. Boann Social Impact Fund is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Boann Social Impact Fund invest at?
Boann Social Impact Fund backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does Boann Social Impact Fund invest in?
Boann Social Impact Fund invests across Canada.
What companies has Boann Social Impact Fund invested in?
Boann Social Impact Fund's portfolio includes R-LABS: Limited Partnership, Amplify Capital, Care Possible, Kaléidoscope Social Impact: KSI Social Impact Fund, Active Impact Investments: Fund III, BKR Capital: Black Innovation Fund II, Cycle Capital: Cycle H2O Fund I and InvestEco: InvestEco Sustainable Food Fund IV.
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