Exciting News! Today marks a major milestone for WEL - we are thrilled to announce Ariel Siller as our new Managing Director. 🎉 Ariel brings a wealth of experience from her role as CEO of the Canadian Childrenʼs Literacy Foundation (CCLF), where she successfully transformed the organization from a start-up to a national leader in childrenʼs literacy. Ariel is deeply respected for her achievements in scaling CCLF and leading impactful, transformative change. As a Stanford-educated corporate lawyer, Ariel has an extensive background in the start-up ecosystem across Canada and the United States. Please join us in welcoming Ariel to the WEL team! With her leadership, we're excited to advance our mission of catalyzing women-directed capital and supporting early-stage companies. Read more in our news release here: https://lnkd.in/gxzzbHNf Cathy Bennett, Jane Tucker, Mona Minhas, Nagma Dhillon, Sally Morris, Stephanie Andrew, BDC, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, NACO Canada, Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #womeninvc #womeninleadership #womenempowerment #genderequity #womeninvestors #investinwomen
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Women's Equity Lab’s (WEL) is a fun, collaborative and empowering way for women to actively engage in early-stage investing. Launched in 2017, we now make up a diverse and powerful network of 350+ women investors, with syndicates located in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Manitoba, the Atlantic and Silicon Valley. Actively engaging women in the angel investment process translates into more women as advisors, board members, venture capitalists, angel investors and angel fund managers. In the WEL model, partners in the investment round meet regularly to learn how to invest in companies, discuss opportunities, vet deal flow and make investment decisions. Every participant ends up with a deeper understanding of the angel investment process, a portfolio of early-stage companies and a great network of accomplished women. Other benefits include: • Engaging with incredible entrepreneurs and investors • Building value for the community and society • Supporting companies that resonate with you and helping them grow • Participating in new fields, transforming industries and the latest innovations • Potentially making significant financial gains • Continuous learning while building value
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Employees at Women's Equity Lab
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Tammy Boone
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Tracey Gordon
Founder | Entrepreneur | Investor | Mentor
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Cherise O'Kennedy, MBA, CPA, CGA, GCB.D
Business Transformation & Technology Leader | Finance | HR | EPM | AI & Machine Learning | ESG Enthusiast | Servant Leader
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Kristina Cleary
Founder & Chief Leadership Coach ACCELLE Inc. I help ACCELLErate the personal and professional success of women through content, coaching and…
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💫 WEL3 Vancouver Investment Highlights 💫 With the launch of WEL4 Vancouver, we are excited to showcase the investments of WEL3 Vancouver. Thanks to the support of 39 Limited Partners (LPs) and the dedication of our Managing Partners (MPs) Irene Dorsman, Janice Cheam, ICD.D, Lori Oliver, Monique Morden, and Stephanie Andrew, WEL3 Vancouver has invested in 4 BC-based companies that are driving innovation and change: 🆘VodaSafe Inc., Carlyn Loncaric - Developing lifesaving water rescue and recovery technology. 🌲SenseNet Inc., Hamed Noori & Shahab Bahrami - Pioneering climate solutions to improve wildfire detection through ground sensors, cameras, and satellite technologies. ⚕️Ginger Desk, Dr. Julie Durnan ND - Connecting health practitioners to Virtual Assistants (VAs), who are trained and trusted professionals to assist with medical administration. 🌱 insporos, Mallory Flynn & Amanda Ackroyd - An AgTech company using AI-powered seed sorting to improve crop yields and optimize greenhouse growing efficiency. With the WEL4 launch, we are actively seeking innovative companies to invest in. To learn more and apply, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gqp6FGuP #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen #BC #BCstartups, #canadastartups
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Congratulations to Shirook Ali and the Ecosystem Informatics Inc. (ESI) team on this incredible milestone! 🎉 ESI is an air monitoring informatics company dedicated to providing advanced AI-driven data and analytics solutions. Their solutions help organizations improve air quality and enable sustainable, informed decision-making. 🌎 WEL1 Toronto invested in ESI and we’re proud to continue being part of this journey. Special thanks to Sally Morris, one of our Managing Partners, who was instrumental throughout the investment process. We are excited to see what the future holds for ESI and are grateful for the opportunity to co-invest with BDC, helping companies like ESI reach new heights! Sally Morris, Martha Malloy, Jane Tucker, Shadi McIsaac, Jasmine Cumberland, Isabelle Morin, CPA, CA, CHRP, Barbara Henderson, Sevrine Labelle #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen
Managing Director, Thrive Lab - BDC Capital - Innovation Lab and Investment for Women-led impact-driven businesses
Very pleased to share our latest BDC Thrive Lab investment to support Shirook Ali and her company Ecosystem Informatics Inc. (ESI)! ESI offers end-to-end environmental intelligence solutions. Its advanced AI-driven data and analytics solutions help organizations such as governments, businesses, and industries monitor and improve air quality, to protect public health and promote sustainability through smarter decision-making. Our team feel so lucky to get to work with wonderful women founders such as Shirook and co-investors like Women's Equity Lab to help innovative companies reach their full potential. C’est avec grand plaisir que j’annonce le plus récent investissement du Lab Excelles de BDC pour soutenir Shirook Ali et son entreprise Ecosystem Informatics Inc. (ESI)! ESI offre des solutions de veille environnementale de bout en bout. Ses solutions fondées sur l’IA et l’analytique aident les gouvernements et les entreprises de différentes industries à surveiller et améliorer la qualité de l’air, pour protéger la santé publique et promouvoir le développement durable à travers un processus décisionnel plus informé. Nous avons beaucoup de chance de travailler avec des fondatrices aussi formidables que Shirook et des co-investisseurs comme Women's Equity Lab pour aider des entreprises innovantes à atteindre leur plein potentiel. Thank you Sony Nguyen, Anna Ciprick, Sarah Fallah & Neha Lalany for your great work in making this investment happen! #womenfounders #impactbusinesses #social #environmental #investment #womenledbusinesses #impactinvesting #ThriveLab
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Congratulations to Hyivy Health for securing $2 million in seed funding! Hyivy Health is a new investment under WEL Toronto Fund 2, and we are eager to support their work in improving pelvic health care.
💰 Founded by Rachel Bartholomew in 2020, Hyivy Health recently secured $2 million in seed funding to advance its novel Pelvic Health Rehabilitation System. The round was led by Zcube – Zambon Research Venture with contributions from a mix of repeat and new investors including Beresford Ventures, LLC, Equation Angels, FACIT, mHub , Women's Equity Lab, and the founding partner of Chai Ventures. 💸 💬 "When I founded Hyivy Health four years ago, I knew I was addressing an unmet need for women with chronic pelvic pain, but I couldn’t have imagined the overwhelmingly positive response from clinical researchers who see a multitude of opportunities in taking advantage of our technology." Rachel Bartholomew, Founder & CEO of Hyivy Health #femtech #womenshealth #womenshealthinnovation #pelvichealth #investment #vc #venturecapital #seedround #femhealth #startup #research #healthtech #medtech #healthcareinnovation #canada
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WEL Vancouver Fund 4 has launched! 🚀 This week, our Managing Partners, Stephanie Andrew, Irene Dorsman, Janice Cheam, ICD.D, Monique Morden and Lori Oliver hosted an inspiring Kick-Off Meeting to officially launch WEL Vancouver Fund 4. With nearly 45 Limited Partners, including 70% returning from previous funds, we’re off to a great start! Let’s keep the momentum going! #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen
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Congratulations to Lauren Ledwell, former Managing Partner of WEL Atlantic Fund 1 and current Limited Partner in Fund 2, on her exciting new role at Sandpiper Ventures! Wishing her all the best in this new chapter!
We are pleased to share that Lauren Ledwell, a well-known figure in Atlantic Canadian tech, has officially joined Sandpiper Ventures in the leadership capacity of Investment Principal. Lauren is an investor, advisor and former tech executive. She is passionate about experimenting with big ideas and emerging technology. Welcome to the nest, Lauren! You can read the full release here: https://sandpiper.vc/news/ Rhiannon Davies (she/her) Cathy Bennett Sarah Young Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Women Funding Women Inc. (WFW) Creative Destruction Lab Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) The Peak BetaKit #womeninvc #canadianvcnews #atlanticcanada
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⭐ Last week, WEL Victoria hosted our first-ever Alumni Dinner! Hosted by WEL Victoria MPs, the evening was filled with fun networking bingo and insightful panel discussions with our startup founders. It was great to hear from our amazing founders: Juan Orrego (Cuboh), Nadia Tatlow (Shift), and Jill Kenney (Paidia Gaming) Thanks to everyone who attended and see you at future WEL events! Kate Murdoch, CIM®, CFP®, BCOMM, Stephanie Andrew, Claudia Blum, Elizabeth Dutton, Lisa Gruosso, MFin #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen
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🎉Congratulations Angela!🎉 WEL is thrilled to support your journey and we are excited to see what you accomplish next!
We had a fabulous time at the Geeky Girls Patio Party at Ocean Networks Canada and we had the opportunity to celebrate the recipient of our first Women in STEM Scholarship - Angela Mitchell. The adjudicators had a challenging time choosing a candidate because we received so many strong applications from post secondary women in STEM, but Angela's research in Dr. Caroline Cameron's lab working on developing a vaccine for syphilis was outstanding. Angela is also co-Vice President and President Elect of UVic Women in Science. Thanks again to the Women's Equity Lab for their support of our scholarship program.
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🤝This week, WEL Victoria volunteered with the 1 UP Single Parent Resource Centre. 🏠1 UP Single Parent Resource Centre is a Victoria based organization supporting single parents. Currently, they have a school supply drive underway and need help preparing delivery packages. The WEL Victoria team prepared 200 hygiene packages and 200 school supply packages. They had a great time learning about the organization and contributing to a meaningful cause! Thank you to Melissa Masse and 1 UP Single Parent Resource Centre for arranging a productive and fulfilling day! If you or your organization is interested in volunteering for this cause, get in touch here: https://lnkd.in/gBhBARYG Stephanie Andrew, Claudia Blum, Jade Stevenson, Kate Murdoch, CIM®, CFP®, BCOMM, Lisa Gruosso, MFin, Nicole Kapos, Dr. Suhayya (Sue) Abu-Hakima #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen
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⭐️ We are excited to introduce WEL’s very first summer student intern, Katelyn Mo ⭐️ Katelyn is a student at the University of Waterloo, studying business and psychology. She has a keen interest in investing and is learning a lot about the investment ecosystem during her internship. She will be working on data management and reporting, social media marketing, and special projects. We are happy to have her on the team this summer! 🌞 #WEL #womensequitylab #womenininvesting #inclusiveinvesting #angelinvestment #empoweringwomen
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