Vancouver Economic Commission
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is an external agency of the City of Vancouver that works to strengthen Vancouver’s economic future by providing programming, supporting local companies, advising business leaders and policymakers, monitoring the region’s economic health, and conducting and publishing leading-edge industry research.
Powered by VEC and delivered in partnership with Volition, Spring Activator and Foresight Canada, the Angels for Climate Solutions is a 15-week program designed to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based climate technology startups. It undertakes a cohort-based approach to education and training with two intersecting streams, one geared towards angel investors looking to make early-stage investments into climate technologies and one designed for climate-focused startups looking to fundraise.
The Partnership
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90-min Masterclasses designed to provide startups with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to develop, deliver on, and effectively communicate their plan to undertake a seed capital raise. Topics include Money Model, Sales & Growth Plan, Go-to-Market, Fundraising Pathways, and Due Diligence.
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90-min Pitch Roundtable designed to build the startups’ pitch skills, and get them pitch-ready. The cohort is divided into groups of 3-4 startups and joined by a Pitch Coach, to practice, receive feedback, and learn how to hone the pitch.
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In addition to the training, all startups have access to tailored 1:1 business advising from Volition’s Business Advisors to work on polishing their pitch and prepare for the following Pitch Events or to receive guidance on a topic/pain point of choice.