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Sandpiper Ventures Fund II

PRODUCT ISSUER

Sandpiper Ventures, a woman-led emerging venture capital fund manager.

Based in Nova Scotia, investing across North America, with a focus on Atlantic Canada.

PRODUCT

Female entrepreneurs struggle to find investors, with statistics showing they receive 2-4% of all venture capital allocated in Canada every year. Meanwhile, solutions are needed to address the large complex challenges that cut across energy, infrastructure, health, education and work. By investing in woman-led high-growth companies addressing these challenges, Sandpiper Ventures Fund II is delivering wide-ranging beneficial outcomes, while diversifying Canada’s entrepreneurial sector.

Main Impact Area: Financial inclusion

Asset Class: Venture Capital

“We’re excited to partner with Realize as we continue to grow Sandpiper. Their investment enables us to strengthen the venture ecosystem by backing high-potential founders and connecting regional innovation to broader markets.”

Rhiannon Davies
Founder and Managing Partner, Sandpiper Ventures