Theodora Mladenova, CFA, FRM

Welcome to the Spring Collective, your premier destination for impact investing in Canada. Our core investing beliefs are rooted in our ethos that everyone has the potential to make a positive impact no matter where you are on your journey. With practical education and a robust network, we can accelerate your impact investment journey while championing fresh perspectives. **What We Offer:** - **Expert-Led Impact Investing Education:** Access to top-tier training and resources designed to empower you with the knowledge to drive meaningful change through impact investing. - **Diversified Community of Impact Investors:** Connect with a vibrant network of like-minded investors who are passionate about making a positive social and environmental impact. - **Curated Pipeline of Impact Ventures:** Discover a carefully selected range of high-potential, early-stage impact startups ready for investment. Whether you’re new to impact investing, looking to deepen your investment strategy, or excited about learning more about impact investing the Spring Collective is the ideal platform for you. We blend education, and opportunity to create a transformative experience for our members. Join the Spring Collective to accelerate your impact investing journey, engage with a dynamic community, and champion innovative solutions for a better world. Transform your investment strategy and make a lasting difference today.

Welcome to the Spring Collective, your premier destination for impact investing in Canada. Our core investing beliefs are rooted in our ethos that everyone has the potential to make a positive impact no matter where you are on your journey. With practical education and a robust network, we can accelerate your impact investment journey while championing fresh perspectives. **What We Offer:** - **Expert-Led Impact Investing Education:** Access to top-tier training and resources designed to empower you with the knowledge to drive meaningful change through impact investing. - **Diversified Community of Impact Investors:** Connect with a vibrant network of like-minded investors who are passionate about making a positive social and environmental impact. - **Curated Pipeline of Impact Ventures:** Discover a carefully selected range of high-potential, early-stage impact startups ready for investment. Whether you’re new to impact investing, looking to deepen your investment strategy, or excited about learning more about impact investing the Spring Collective is the ideal platform for you. We blend education, and opportunity to create a transformative experience for our members. Join the Spring Collective to accelerate your impact investing journey, engage with a dynamic community, and champion innovative solutions for a better world. Transform your investment strategy and make a lasting difference today.

We support non-profits, charities, and co-operatives to raise and manage community investment. Since 1998, Tapestry has supported some of Canadas largest social enterprises in successful community financing campaigns. We have worked with organizations across multiple sectors, from renewable energy to co-working, in raising and managing $70+ million from 3,800 local investors.

RBC Capital Markets is recognized by the most significant corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, private equity firms, and governments around the globe as an innovative, trusted partner with an in-depth expertise in capital markets, banking, and finance. We are well-established in the largest, most mature capital markets across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, which collectively encompass more than 75% of global investment banking activity each year. We are part of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a leading, diversified provider of financial services and one of the strongest banks globally. Founded in 1864, RBC is the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. RBC is among a small group of highly rated global banks and is recognized time and time again for its financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work. For information on our legal terms of use visit https://www.rbccm.com/en/policies-disclaimers.page http://www.rbc.com/legal/

RBC Investor Services delivers investment servicing solutions to Canadian asset managers and asset owners, insurance providers, investment counsellors and global financial institutions. With more than 1,500 employees and offices across the globe, our focus is on safeguarding the assets of our clients and enabling their growth. Part of Royal Bank of Canada, Canada’s largest bank and one of the top 10 banks globally (1), RBC Investor Services has over C$2.6 trillion of assets under administration. Learn more at rbcis.com. (1) Based on market capitalization as at October 31, 2024 ___________________________________________________________________________________ RBC Services aux investisseurs offre des solutions de services de placement aux gestionnaires d’actifs, aux propriétaires d’actifs, aux fournisseurs d’assurance et aux conseillers en investissements du Canada, et aux institutions financières mondiales. Comptant plus de 1 500 employés et des bureaux dans le monde entier, nous avons pour but de protéger les actifs de nos clients et de favoriser leur croissance. Entité de la Banque Royale du Canada, la plus grande banque au Canada et l’une des dix plus importantes banques au monde (1), RBC Services aux investisseurs administre des actifs dont la valeur dépasse 2 600 G$ CA. Pour en savoir plus, allez à rbcis.com. (1) D’après la capitalisation boursière au 31 octobre 2024

As a part of BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns has an extensive network of approximately 1,300 Investment Advisors at 76 branches across Canada. BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO Financial Groups full-service investing business in Canada, offers comprehensive and client-focused investment and wealth advisory services, leveraging strong financial planning capabilities, a broad range of internal and external relationships and high-quality products. BMO Nesbitt Burns is a member of BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America.