Raise capital for your social purpose organization
We help social purpose organizations raise investment capital by bringing new products to market, providing back-end fund management services, and operating Canada’s largest database of private impact investment offerings.
Who we invest in
Philanthropic Foundations
Put more of your endowment to work for your mission, not just the 5% you grant out.
Faith-Based Organizations
Invest in ways that reflect your faith and values, with vetted options that match your convictions.
Family Offices, High Net Worths
Build an impact portfolio that carries your family’s values forward, with vetted opportunities in one place.
Post-Secondary, Endowments
Align long-term pension and endowment capital with the communities and people you serve.
Apply for investment
Apply for investment into your social enterprise through one of the funds listed below. SVX manages a set of place-based impact funds and coordinates a network of impact investing funds across Canada, providing capital to organizations delivering real social, environmental, and community outcomes.
Apply to VERGE Capital
Learn more about our community finance fund that offers affordable loans to social purpose organizations (including not-for-profits, for-profits, and sole proprietorships) in Southwestern Ontario.
Apply to Bloom Local Food Fund
Learn more about our regenerative food and agriculture fund that offers debt and equity investments to social purpose organizations in Eastern Ontario and Southern Quebec.
Apply to First Bite Fund
Learn more about about the social impact fund that supports women and intersectional founders in scaling their food processing businesses and building strong, Canadian-owned companies.
Not sure which fund fits?
Tell us about your organization and we’ll point you to the right one.
Ready to raise capital for your mission?
Tell us about your organization, and we’ll point you to the right support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I raise capital from impact investors?
Raising impact capital typically starts with investment readiness: understanding what investors will look for, clarifying your impact thesis, and choosing the right structure for your raise (whether that’s a community bond, a fund, equity, or debt). From there, it’s about getting your offering documents in order and connecting with investors whose mandate aligns with your mission.
SVX supports you at every stage. We provide investment readiness assessments, and work one-on-one to develop your offering from feasibility through to close to facilitate the transaction. You can also get listed on the SVX Impact Index for free, putting your offering in front of hundreds of Canadian impact investors actively seeking opportunities.
How is investment capital different from grants?
Grants are non-repayable funding, usually awarded for a specific project or period, and often come with reporting requirements but no expectation of financial return. Investment capital is different: investors expect their money back, typically with a return, whether through interest, dividends, or an eventual exit. That comes with more obligation, but also more flexibility, larger amounts, and the ability to build a longer-term relationship with funders invested in your growth.
For many social purpose organizations, the two work together. SVX helps you understand which forms of capital fit your model, and how to structure an offering that’s both investable and true to your mission.
What do I need to launch and manage a fund or investment product?
Launching a fund requires a clear investment thesis, a defined structure and terms, a credible team and track record, regulatory compliance, and a plan for sourcing both capital and deals. Managing one adds ongoing needs: investor reporting, capital deployment, impact measurement, and back-office administration.
SVX provides fund design services to help you structure your fund, back-end fund management services to handle operations, and accelerator programs like WIN-VC, Towards, and Catalyst to build your capacity alongside a cohort of peers. Whether you’re launching your first product or scaling an existing one, we can meet you where you are.