Sandpiper Ventures Announces First Investment of Inaugural Fund in Cleantech Company, DeNova
Halifax, Nova Scotia - May 27, 2021 - Sandpiper Ventures today announced the first investment of their inaugural fund in the clean technology company DeNova, led by Founder and President Brianna Stratton. This investment represents the fund’s commitment to identifying high-growth opportunities led by women. DeNova, based in Nova Scotia, addresses two global challenges: climate change and the pending protein shortage.
Cathy Bennett and Rhiannon Davies Appear on “Home Office” Podcast
In this special episode of the “Home Office” podcast, hosted by Mark Leger, Cathy Bennett and Rhiannon Davies discuss their origins and the road to building Sandpiper Ventures.
Managing partners join in speaking events throughout International Women’s Month
Throughout International Women’s Month, Managing Partners, Cathy Bennett, Rhiannon Davies, and Sarah Young participated in several panels and events, dedicated to shedding light on the huge gap in women’s participation in the innovation driven economy and the amazing opportunities that could be unlocked by supporting diversity and inclusion in early-stage tech.
Cathy Bennett and Sarah Young named to Atlantic Canada’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business list
To mark International Women’s Day, Atlantic Business released its annual list of the 25 most powerful women in business in Atlantic Canada, which featured Sarah Young and Cathy Bennett, two of Sandpiper’s managing partners, among its nominees.
Sandpiper highlighted in BetaKit’s “Incomplete list of Canadian tech events, programs, and organizations supporting women’s initiatives”
Sandpiper Ventures was featured as a fund to watch and support in BetaKit’s round-up of Canadian tech events, programs, and organizations supporting women’s initiatives.
Sandpiper’s Cathy Bennett Moderates a Virtual Fireside Chat with the Ocean Startup Project: “Re-engineering your oceans career – next steps”
Cathy Bennett moderated a conversation for ocean tech audiences and partners where Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs shared inspiring stories about their career pivots and the resources that helped them re-engineer their careers.