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Betakit profiles Amplify Capital’'s fund 2 launch.
Amplify’s new fund will be spun out independently from MaRS when the fund makes its first close, with initial capital commitments expected to finalize early next year. The firm plans to co-invest or lead in about 20 deals total, with a focus on the health, education, and cleantech.
MaRS Catalyst Fund rebrands to Amplify Capital and launches a new impact fund
Amplify Capital spins out of MaRS, and Fund II target size is six times larger than Fund I
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Impact Investing becoming Mainstream in Canada
For many Canadians, it’s important that their investments reflect their personal values. A first step may be to avoid investing in companies whose business they see as unethical, such as weapons manufacturers, tobacco and fossil-fuel companies. But an increasing number of people are looking to go further. They want to invest in firms that are working actively to make the world a better place.