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Halifax, NS
Joined May 2020
We're now accepting investors for Fund 2. If you're an investor who wants to learn more, join a virtual introduction to Sandpiper with Managing Partner Cathy Bennett at 5:30pm ATL on Nov. 20th. DM or reply for the private link. Serious investors only, please. See you there!
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We are pleased to share that Lauren Ledwell, a well-known figure in Atlantic Canadian tech, has officially joined Sandpiper Ventures as Investment Principal. Read the full release here: sandpiper.vc/news/
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We can't help but be mesmerized...
See sandpipers' dazzling murmuration in N.B. during their annual migration. Johnson's Mills, New Brunswick is being flooded with a majestic dance that only happens while the semipalmated sandpiper is migrating south.
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Today, we are pleased to announce our investment in @Protexxacyber, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies solving one of the biggest challenges, cybersecurity. led by trailblazing, international leader, @CMMcgowan. Read the full story here: betakit.com/claudette-mcgowa…
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Looking forward to being part of the @Startup_Canada tour and hosting this conversation with @MyNameIsSarahY and @coloursmithlabs. 💡
Wondering who you will see at #StartupCanadaTour Halifax? Come to hear this engaging fireside chat between Gabrielle Masone, Founder & CEO, @coloursmithlabs and Sarah Young, co-founder and managing partner, Sandpiper Ventures. Register today: ow.ly/LK1850Nzs6F
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We are very proud to announce that we’ve been selected to the @ImpactAssets 50 2023 as an Emerging Impact Manager! We're proud to be among a diverse group of impact fund managers recognized for our demonstrated potential to create positive impact: bit.ly/IA502023
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Sandpiper Ventures retweeted
“Diversity in ideas and approaches to solving problems will bring about better solutions, improve the way we live, and drive Canada’s future economy. That’s why at @Sandpiper_VC we are committed to inclusive investing.” - Rhiannon Davies, Founding and Managing Partner #IWD2023
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Today we are very pleased to announce our investment in QuickFacts led by CEO Christy Silvestri, a software platform designed to improve business operations and efficiencies of insurance brokerages. Read the full release here: sandpiper.vc/news/sandpiper-…
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Sandpiper Ventures retweeted
St. John’s-based @siftmed which sells software for cleaning up disorganized medical records, has raised a $2.7M seed round led by the Atlantic Canadian female-focused VC fund @Sandpiper_VC . ow.ly/hyEA50MMGNn #medtech #VC
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Sandpiper Ventures retweeted
🥳We're thrilled to announce our $2.7M Seed Round led by @Sandpiper_VC 🥳 We'd also like to thank @PelorusVenture & @Genesis_Centre for their support, we could not have done it without you! Sift through the details: siftmed.ca/blog-posts/siftme…
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We are thrilled to announce our lead investment in @siftmed helmed by CEO Holly Hill, an (IDP) platform that uses AI to automate the organization of medical files leading to better patient outcomes, faster. Read the full release here: sandpiper.vc/news/sandpiper-…
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Today we are thrilled to announce our #healthtech investment in Gotcare, an early stage #AI technology platform that matches clients with caregivers, creating capacity for more community initiatives. Full release here: sandpiper.vc/news/sandpiper-…
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Thanks for great questions and a thoughtful discussion. – at Toronto, Ontario
In my time as a business journalist, I haven't seen the headlines and quite frankly—the pain—that tech companies and leaders are going through today. But this powerhouse panel, Lisa Melchior, @eva_toronto, @RhiannonEDavies, had an optimistic message:
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Thanks to @CdnClubTO, Lisa Melchior, Eva Wong @Borrowell and @aprilfong for a terrific discussion exploring the prospects for investment and the innovation economy in 2023. #vc #canadiantech
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