Our approach
We are impact investors, investing for profit with a purpose and leveraging the full strength of TELUS to generate financial returns and impact at scale.
Supporting social impact at TELUS
The TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good enables TELUS to expand its commitment to social capitalism by supporting transformative solutions at an early stage with capital and added value. The fund draws on TELUS’ long-standing commitment to the community, ranging from the TELUS Community Boards and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, and efforts to improve health and agricultural outcomes through TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture.
How the fund works
We operate a $100-million impact fund that leverages technology for social good.
We are impact investors
We strive to find solutions that meaningfully address social and environmental issues. Our team evaluates companies based on their ability to drive positive outcomes and generate financial returns. We work with our portfolio of startups to help meet the evolving needs of our communities and planet.
Our investment criteria
We take a thoughtful approach to investing with an eye on six factors, such as a startup’s stage and its ability to create impact at scale.
Stage
We invest in companies in the Seed to Series A stage. We look for evidence of product-market fit and traction within the company's market.
Geography
While we do invest globally, we consider how a company can create impact in Canada.
Impact
We invest in profit-with-purpose companies that can create meaningful and measurable impact in at least one of our four impact pillars.
TELUS additionality
We aim to be actively involved with our portfolio, leveraging TELUS’ wide network of expertise and contacts to support a company’s growth.
Mission aligned founders
We seek entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds with a deep passion and understanding of problems they’re trying to solve.
Leveraging technology
We look for startups that use technology, are scalable and have a pathway to strong financial returns.
Advancing impact investing
Recognitions and awards
Pollinator Awards
TELUS Recognitions
Wall Street Journal Top 100
Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index
Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Corporate Knights: 2021 Global 100
Global Compact Network Canada’s SDG Accelerator Award