Your fearless partner for scale-up success

We help entrepreneurs build on their terms with access to training, investment and funding opportunities, and a global network of advisors.
About
With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in delivering tailored scale-up support for small and medium sized enterprises. Our dedicated team is here to accelerate growth and help your business thrive in an ever-changing market.
$1.8B
Company value created
17.7k+
Jobs created
$700.5M
Investment attracted
$462.2M
export revenue generated
Values

We believe that clean innovation is not just smart business,

it’s Canada’s next defining export

  • Sustainability & Impact

    We are committed to leaving the world a better place through supporting clean innovation and sustainable business practices.
  • Global PerspectivE

    We connect local talent to international opportunities, believing Canadian innovation can transform global markets.
  • Inclusive Community

    We foster an ecosystem that welcomes diverse entrepreneurs and builds connections across backgrounds and experiences.
  • Entrepreneurial Support

    Our values ensure founders receive dedicated, practical, and inclusive support that aligns with long-term success.
  • Founder-First Partnership

    We prioritize the entrepreneur's journey, providing hands-on support that goes beyond capital.
  • Measured Risk Taking

    We encourage bold innovation, balanced with strategic thinking and practical execution.
Team

Meet our team

Skye Champagne
Senior Bookkeeper
Teresa Brenay
Accounting & HR Manager
Alison Cowling
Marketing Manager
Leanne Schrader
Director of finance
Karly Dore
Venture Community Lead
Chris St-Cyr
Partnerships & Events Specialist
Roop Johal
Director of Partner Relations
Chris Massot
Director of Operations
Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
VP of Strategy & Impact
Golriz Fattahi
Chief Executive Officer
Corinna Darcie
Marketing Coordinator
Patrick Mortensen
Program Coordinator
John Fizzard
Program Coordinator
Luan Tolosa
Director of Growth and Operations, Alacrity Academy
Cheyenne Odgers
EA & Operations Administrator
Marie Soltis
Salesforce & Data Analyst
Advisors

Our trusted advisors

Cec Primeau
Senior Finance Advisor
Burak Evren
Advisor, Sustainability & Cleantech
Rory Capern
Senior Scale-Up Advisor
Michael Daykin
Senior Advisor, Program Operations
Peter Van Der Gracht
Senior Scale-Up Advisor
Munish Saini
Senior In-Market Advisor
Robin McLay
Senior Advisor, Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative
Kalyn Adams
Digital Specialist
Board

Our board of directors

Richard Egli
Special Advisor & Board Member
Owen Matthews
Founder & Chair of the Board
Helena Zhu
Board Member
Robin McLay
Board Member
Amy Hall
Board Member