Building the ecosystem for systems change
Persistent social and environmental challenges are deeply embedded in economic and financial systems that prioritize profit over people. At SVX, we believe that solving these issues requires systems-level change rather than surface-level fixes. We bring partners together to shift mindsets, capital, and power toward equitable and lasting transformation through a holistic and collaborative approach.
Our offices across the Americas
Local teams building the partnerships and capital that let communities lead their own change.
Our Approach
We are an ecosystem builder, bringing together public, private, and social sector stakeholders to co-create solutions that drive meaningful transformation.
Redistributing power
Our focus is on redistributing power to historically marginalized groups and redirecting capital flows toward inclusive, equitable outcomes. Rather than applying temporary fixes, we address the root causes of systemic issues, transforming patterns, policies, and frameworks to create lasting change.
Centering excluded voices
Our work is deeply collaborative, building connections across sectors for collective impact. We take an anti-oppressive and decolonized approach, ensuring solutions center historically excluded voices. Instead of duplicating efforts, we take an additive approach.
How a systems change project unfolds
1
Discover
Our systems change process begins with discovery, conducting market research and ecosystem mapping to assess feasibility and identify key opportunities.
2
Design
In the design phase, we collaborate with stakeholders through engagement labs, strategy development, and pilot testing to refine solutions.
3
Deploy
Finally, we move into deployment, implementing tailored strategies and providing impact measurement tools to ensure sustainable and scalable results.
How you can contribute to systems change
We invite investors, organizations, and changemakers to collaborate with us to transform and reshape systems for an equitable future. Whether through policy reform, capital reallocation, or innovation-driven solutions, we strive to build a world where finance and investment serve communities, not just profits.
Our three pillars of systems change
We operate as ecosystem builders, convening stakeholders across public, private, and social sectors to co-create solutions that drive meaningful transformation. Our philosophy is rooted in:
Inputs
The foundation
- Collaborative partnerships across sectors to drive collective action.
- Our training programs and strategic frameworks support systemic thinking.
- We map capacity-building opportunities and advance equity-focused finance models.
Activities
What we do
- We equip stakeholders with educational programming, impact measurement, and research labs to challenge systemic barriers.
- Our capacity-building initiatives strengthen organizations, while advisory services provide strategic guidance for long-term solutions.
Outputs
What changes
- Our work helps communities disrupt disempowerment cycles, shift power and capital flows, and increase capacity for systemic change.
- We support community-led narrative shifts, empowering decision-making at the local level
Global initiatives
Our global initiatives bring together mission-driven organizations committed to systemic change. Impact United Academy and Catalyst Community Finance play key roles in shifting capital and influence toward social and environmental impact, connecting investors, community leaders, and policymakers to reimagine financial systems for equitable opportunities.
Impact United Academy is a community of Canadian investors and asset owners.
- Explore practitioner-led courses – from impact investing fundamentals to executive-level peer exchanges
- Webinars and in-person convenings led by experienced sector leaders
- Curated invite-only peer circles that bring together values-aligned investors for shared learning, relationship building, and collaborative action.
Catalyst Community Finance is a network of community finance organizations.
- Members include place-based impact funds, community loan funds, investment co-operatives, community land trusts, local credit unions, and other organizations that exists to advance the community finance sector in Canada.
- Start-up and scale up support in urban, rural, and Northern communities across Canada.
- Access to peers, programming, tools, and resources.
Global partnerships
We collaborate with leading organizations to drive impact through financial inclusion, capacity building, and policy innovation, supporting historically marginalized communities and fostering long-term solutions.
Ecosystems we’ve helped build
Case studies
SVX partners with organizations, governments, and communities to build inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystems. Through research, capacity building, and investment readiness programs, we help shift capital and decision-making power toward impact-driven solutions. These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to building financial ecosystems that empower local communities and drive sustainable change.
Colombian Impact Investing Ecosystem Development
SVX Mexico
SVX US
Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network (WOSEN)
Advancing Access to Capital for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Peruvian Impact Investing Ecosystem Development
How you can get involved
Join us in reshaping systems for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future. Whether you’re an investor, organization, policymaker, or community leader, there are many ways to collaborate with SVX and contribute to meaningful change.
Partner with SVX
Work with SVX to co-create solutions that drive systemic transformation. Our partnerships span government, philanthropy, private sector, and grassroots organizations, bringing together the expertise and capital needed for impact-driven solutions.
Invest in systems change
Support innovative financial models that prioritize impact alongside returns. The SVX Impact Index connects mission-driven investors with opportunities to fund social enterprises, climate solutions, and inclusive economic development projects.
Access our programs and resources
From investment readiness programs to capacity-building initiatives, engage in learning programs and ecosystem development initiatives designed to strengthen communities and shift capital toward equity.
Not sure where to start?
Get connected with a member from our team.