A two-day event of 150+ investors, funders, and leaders coming together to unlock capital for underfunded founders and communities.

November 20-21, 2024 · Toronto

The key to unlocking economic prosperity is in Canada’s diversity.

Summit _ stats
2SLGBTQI+ founders had 36% more jobs, 114% more patents and 44% more exits.

Less than 1% of Canada’s annual venture fund is allocated to 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs.

Immigrants are expected to represent more than 40% of Canadian entrepreneurs by 2034.

63% of immigrant entrepreneurs identify obtaining financing as a major challenge.

Closing economic gaps for Indigenous Peoples could add $27.7B to Canada’s GDP.

56% of Indigenous businesses report facing restrictions in access to capital.

Black-owned firms gross revenue soared by 43% between 2017 and 2021, continuing to grow.

0.48% of American VC funding went to Black-founded startups in 2023.

Woman founders in the US generated double the revenue for every dollar invested, compared to their male counterparts.

Only 4% of Canadian VC funding is estimated to go to women-owned businesses.

The first Summit focused on expanding access to capital for underfunded leaders and communities to unlock Canada’s potential.

Learn from leading experts, peers, and diverse voices

Immerse yourself in sessions designed to inform and inspire, featuring top investors, philanthropists, and founders.

Forge lasting partnerships and connections

Join a community of like-minded investors, funders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders committed to advancing inclusive capital.

Advance inclusive capital and amplify your impact

Engage in dynamic discussions that will equip you with actionable insights, ready to be implemented in your organization and beyond.

A must-attend Summit for leaders across industries.

We bring together investors, funders, asset managers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to unlock productivity by tapping into the potential of diverse leaders and communities across Canada.

Summit - Testimonials

“Learnings from this Summit were highly relevant to my own work. Great topic with very strong panelists from variety of backgrounds, loved the networking event after too!”

“It was clear that there is a great network of people around this work, I left feeling connected.”

“I love the range of voices and the practical examples. The length of day was totally all manageable, even for someone coming in from out of town.”

“Fantastic panels digging into issues that I barely ever hear addressed in this kind of setting.”

“There were a range of sessions and insights, and opportunities to connect with peers who share desire to collaborate and engage.”

The Capital Unlocked 2024 Summit brought together the best voices.

Our Day 1 (November 20) Keynote & Anchor

Meet our speakers — leaders and experts in impact investing, philanthropy, technology, data, venture capital, and more.

Meet our Day 2 (November 21) Speakers

Thanks to our sponsors