KIETH IPPEL

Nimbus Synergies Partners with Spring Activator to Drive Health Impact Investments

Nimbus Synergies is delighted to partner with Spring Activator to introduce the Health Impact Investor Challenge, a program poised to drive positive change within the healthcare sector. Organized and led by Spring Activator, this initiative empowers both seasoned and aspiring investors with essential knowledge and tools for meaningful investments in health-focused, purpose-driven enterprises.

The program is structured as an immersive 8-week challenge that provides investors with a unique opportunity to take part in a pooled investment of approximately $100,000, aimed towards supporting the most promising venture. Participants will engage in a diverse range of activities, including market analysis, impact measurement, negotiation strategies, and more, all geared towards enabling well-informed investment decisions.

"The Health Impact Investor Challenge reflects Spring Activator's commitment to empowering investors and entrepreneurs to make a difference," said Kieth Ippel, CEO, Spring Activator. "Our goal is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of early stage investing and create a significant contribution towards the healthcare ecosystem. Partnering with Nimbus Synergies, a leading health tech-focused venture capital firm, amplifies this mission by bringing extensive expertise and insights to the forefront of this transformative initiative."
"This endeavor embodies our dedication to health technology innovation," Paul Geyer, CEO, Nimbus Synergies, emphasized. "Our collaboration with Spring Activator deepens our commitment to innovation and meaningful investments. Together, we're supporting health tech pioneers, pooling resources, knowledge, and relationships for success." – Paul Geyer, CEO, Nimbus Synergies.

The program is open to a diverse range of participants, including both seasoned as well as aspiring investors and individuals interested in learning about impact investing.  Its previous editions have successfully catalyzed over $25 million in investments, showcasing its potential for meaningful change.

 Set to run from October 5 to November 30, 2023, this program offers participants a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on experiences, and supplementary resources available through Spring's online learning platform It will culminate in a Grand Finale Pitch event, where the top 5 ventures from the first phase of the program, The Discovery Foundation Rise Resilience Challenge, will compete for equity investment from the investor cohort. The winning venture will also secure a rent-free office space at Nimbus Synergies’ Startup Hub, The GENERATOR. To meet the competing ventures, click here. To Register, click here.

ABOUT SPRING ACTIVATOR

A certified B Corporation®, Spring Activator is a global incubator, accelerator, and advisory firm that empowers entrepreneurs, investors, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders to change the world through innovation. With its advisory services, it has helped over 70 different incubators, accelerators, foundations, and governments across 5 continents enhance their capacity to maximize impact both in their local communities and globally. Through its impact programs, Spring has helped more than 2100+ entrepreneurs and raised over $30M in funding. Provided training support for over 170+ impact Investors. More information available at www.spring.is.

ABOUT NIMBUS SYNERGIES INC.

Nimbus Synergies leads early-stage financings in innovative and complementary health technology companies in Canada. By bringing these companies together to share resources, industry specific knowledge, and relationships, Nimbus is accelerating their growth and increasing their likelihood of success. Nimbus is significantly impacting the health technology sector through its leadership as investor, partner, and mentor.