Gain context and an understanding of social finance topics—including financing social enterprise acquisitions, the benefits of revenue-based financing and of bringing the benefits of equity into a debt product, and other topics—when you watch the recordings of Social Finance Chats. Plus, explore Thrive Impact Fund press releases, learn more about the origins and mandate of the Fund, and more.
The Makehouse Co-Op’s Successful Conversion
We are so proud to share this story about one of our investees - The Makehouse Co-op by the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation. The Makehouse's conversion experience offers an inspiring example to others. Read all about it in the feature here. [...]
Social Finance Forum: BC Edition
Earlier this year, the Social Finance Forum brought together hundreds of people from across the ecosystem to learn and connect. Kristi Fairholm Mader, Managing Director, was part of the plenary conversation around power and money, and on December 5th, Social Finance Forum [...]
Social Enterprise Conversations: Cowichan Valley
It was so great to spend time in beautiful Cowichan Valley on November 15th, sharing stories and lessons learned from pioneering and steady social entrepreneurs at the Duncan Social Enterprise Conversation. Huge kudos to Dominic Rockall and Amber Benedict from The Mindful [...]
Connect Money Impact 2023
On October 25th, Scale Collaborative partnered with Purppl and Future of Good to bring Connect Money Impact to Kelowna this year! There was a fantastic line-up of speakers and conversationalists, on topics ranging from community wealth, power, blended capital, scaling impact models, [...]
Social Enterprise Conversations: Campbell River
On July 18, Thrive Impact Fund hosted a Social Enterprise Conversation in Campbell River that offered a great discussion. A huge thank you to Rachael Weaver from Rivercity Inclusion, Alissa Assu from WestCoast Wildflowers, Bear Essential Oils for being willing to share [...]
Water Rangers Investment Readiness Journey
Thrive Impact Fund invested in Water Rangers in 2021. This case study shares Water Ranger's journey from conception, to launch to facing a significant capital gap that was hindering their ability to grow. This case study demonstrates how friendly networks [...]
Social Innovation Canada Investment Readiness Webinar Case Study Recap: Purppl
In case you missed it: SI Canada recently hosted an Investment Readiness Case Study webinar featuring Purppl. It was an informative session exploring how Purppl secured investment to accelerate the impact of social entrepreneurs and their journey to becoming the [...]
Social Enterprise Conversations: Nanaimo
On November 17, Thrive Impact Fund hosted a Social Enterprise Conversation in Nanaimo that offered an honest, candid look into the challenges and innovation of two non-profit leaders (Corrie Corfield and Kix Citton) in acquiring, operating, and expanding a social [...]
What’s the Verdict: Can Impact Investment Humanize Capitalism?
At Rising Economy 2022, Thrive Impact Fund Board President Kristi Rivait spoke on a panel addressing the massive growth in ESG and impact investing as conscious investors seek ways to create benefits for society and the planet alongside financial returns. [...]
Transformative 25 Funds: Thrive Impact Fund Feature
In May 2022, Thrive Impact Fund was recognized as a Transformative 25 Fund. This article, originally published by Integrated Capital Investing, explores Thrive Impact Fund's contributions to reimagining financing that works for people and the [...]