Local Investing YYC
Overview
Local Investing YYC is a for-profit investment cooperative based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that invests in local businesses generating financial, social, and environmental returns. The cooperative aims to make local investing more accessible for Albertans by providing capital to Calgary-based local businesses and social enterprises. Investments are RRSP and TFSA eligible, allowing members to support local ventures while benefiting from tax-advantaged accounts. The cooperative focuses on sectors such as biodiversity and conservation, cleantech, community economic development, education and skills development, food security, renewable energy, and sustainable consumer products. It seeks to invest in businesses that have a strong business plan, revenue visibility, and a commitment to the community. The minimum investment amount is $5,000, with an average investment size ranging from $150,000 to $400,000. Local Investing YYC has invested in several Calgary-based businesses, including Righteous Gelato, Milk Jar, Clean02, Mob Squad, groHERE, Carbon Upcycling, Retinalogik, Alto, and Ayrton Energy. These investments aim to create positive social and environmental impact while generating financial returns for investors. The cooperative's mission is to harness community capital to support innovative and growth-oriented ventures in Calgary's local economy for a sustainable future.
Investment Focus
- Strong business plan
- Revenue visibility
- Community commitment
- Ability to secure additional investment capital
- Financial health and impact criteria
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Local Investing YYC invest in?
Local Investing YYC invests in Renewable Energy, Cleantech, Health & Well-being, Food Security, Youth and Community Economic Development, and is based in Calgary, Canada. Local Investing YYC is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Local Investing YYC invest at?
Local Investing YYC backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 5K - 400K.
Which regions does Local Investing YYC invest in?
Local Investing YYC invests across Canada.
What companies has Local Investing YYC invested in?
Local Investing YYC's portfolio includes Carbon Upcycling, Alto, RetinaLogik, Ayrton Energy, Righteous Gelato, Milk Jar, Clean02 and Mob Squad.
How do I contact Local Investing YYC?
Local Investing YYC's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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