TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good
We invest in startups driving social and environmental change to make the world a better place. We believe in profit with a purpose.
Our purpose and mission
The TELUS Pollinator Fund, launched with an initial $100M, is one of the world’s largest corporate social impact funds. We deliver on TELUS’ commitment to social capitalism by investing in early stage, for-profit companies that have the potential to change the world for the better.
We invest in mission-driven founders tackling the biggest challenges in health, education, agriculture and the environment, and connect them to the resources and capital needed to grow and thrive.
Our 2022 impact
We are pleased to release the Pollinator Impact Navigation Tool, a founder-focused resource to help startups improve impact measurement and management.
Our approach
Get in early
From Seed to Series A, we focus on companies with a proven product-market fit.
Invest for profit with a purpose
We look for financially compelling businesses that can scale and generate financial returns as well as measurable impacts.
Back compelling founders
We back mission-driven founders and diverse teams that can scale effectively and sustainably.
Leverage the strength of TELUS
We open doors and provide strategic support to our companies.
Our four impact pillars
Supporting responsible agriculture
Creating sustainable food systems, improving access to healthy food and promoting zero food waste.
Transforming healthcare
Advancing inclusive and preventative care, and improving equitable access for underserved populations such as women’s and senior care.
Caring for our planet
Promoting wide-spread adoption of zero-emission solutions, strengthening climate resilience and zero waste.
Enabling inclusive communities
Enabling quality jobs and income, supporting work readiness and care outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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