Purppl
VC Fund
Kelowna, Canada
Purppl is a social enterprise incorporated as a community contribution company (CCC). Our purpose is to accelerate the development and implementation of social enterprises. They work closely with and incubated inside another social enterprise, Urban Matters CCC. Urban Matters CCC operates on a sliding scale cost recovery basis, with profitabilitydirected toward meaningful social and community outcomes and/or appropriate and related charitable organizations, like pürppl.
- Total investments:
- 23
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 30%
Last updated:
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Industries Purppl invests in
Stages Purppl invests in
Countries Purppl invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Non Profit 8 (35%)
- Communities 5 (22%)
- Health Care 5 (22%)
- Social Assistance 4 (17%)
- Charity 3 (13%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 12 (52%)
- Non-equity Assistance 9 (39%)
- Grant 1 (4%)
- Debt Financing 1 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Greer
Community Catalyst
|
Community Catalyst | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Brian McKenzie
Entrepreneur In Residence
|
Entrepreneur In Residence | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Jeremy Dawn
Entrepreneur in Residence
|
Entrepreneur in Residence | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Connect Counselling & Therapy Society
|
Connect Counselling & Therapy Society (formerly The Kelowna Family Centre) provides affordable and professional counselling services to adults, seniors, children and families. We offer counselling to groups, individuals and couples to meet community needs. | Non-equity Assistance / Mar 04, 2020 | |
ASK Wellness Society
|
The ASK Wellness Society is a not for profit organization that supports individuals within the BC Region with opportunities and the resources to change their current situation. It is about reaching out to those people who are homeless and battling addictions, helping them find housing and medical care, addressing their addictions, stabilizingmental health issues and, ultimately, providing them with the skills to re-enter the work force. | Non-equity Assistance / Dec 05, 2019 | |
IndigenEYEZ
|
IndigenEYEZ was co-founded by Kim Haxton and Kelly Terbasket in 2013. This would not have been possible without the guidance of Partners for Youth Empowerment co-founders Charlie Murphy and Peggy Taylor and the vision and startup capital of Ian Watson. This is the story of how these changemakers found each other at the right time and in the rightplace to ignite the movement that is IndigenEYEZ. | Non-equity Assistance / Dec 05, 2019 | |
Operation Take Two
|
Operation Take Two is a social enterprise revolutionizing the global issue of waste by empowering communities to turn trash into treasure. | Non-equity Assistance / Dec 05, 2019 | |
Farm Bound
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Farm Bound was sprouted from a Permaculture Design Course. Students were challenged to find their passion that is supported by the 12 permaculture principles and that harnesses their strengths. We are not farmers but have a passion for local food and community. We grew with a passion to start a service that bridges the gap between local farms andcustomers. Small towns are our specialty. | Pre-Seed / Dec 05, 2019 | |
Kamloops Makerspace
|
Kamloops Makerspace is a member-driven, non-profit collective that offers sharing tools, space, and skills. They provide storage for various components and spare parts that are available for members to use in their projects, and there is ample workspace available. They provide members with a space to work on delicate electronic components. | Non-equity Assistance / Dec 05, 2019 | |
The BIG Edition
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The BIG E- Edition is a monthly magazine based in Kamloops, British Columbia. Vendors, people living in poverty, sell the magazine to the public. | Pre-Seed / Sep 19, 2019 | |
Healthy Essentials Clinic
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Healthy Essentials Clinic is for people struggling with mental health and healthcare issues who need quality integrated care from multiple practitioners and are dedicated to providing timely access to individual and family needs. Their structured programs are personalized for the mild, moderate or acute need. | Pre-Seed / Feb 13, 2019 | |
Kelowna Women's Shelter
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Since 1980, Kelowna Women’s Shelter has offered a safe place to stay, and essentials such as food, clothing, and toiletries for women who have to flee quickly and don’t have time to prepare. They offer ongoing counselling, support and preventive education programs, all at no cost. The Kelowna Women’s Shelter Thrift Store carries a selection ofclothes and household items with profits going back into the Shelter to support their many services. They also offer vouchers so their clients and others in need in the community can shop at the Store for free. | Non-equity Assistance / Feb 13, 2019 | |
Current Taxi
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Current Taxi operates in BC with an all Tesla fleet. Using an app based booking system, allows guests to book, track and pay all on their phone, all at the same rate as a regular cab. Owned and operated by Kelowna locals who were looking to challenge the mediocrity of the transportation industry. Offering high level service in luxury cars,without sacrificing environmental practices. | Pre-Seed / Feb 13, 2019 | |
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FAQ
What does Purppl invest in?
Purppl invests primarily in Non Profit, Communities and Health Care startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Non-equity Assistance stage. Most of the 23 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Purppl?
The team at Purppl includes Andrew Greer (Community Catalyst), Brian McKenzie (Entrepreneur In Residence) and Jeremy Dawn (Entrepreneur in Residence). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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