Big news from our Vancouver headquarters today – we're thrilled to welcome ClimCanada into the ClimateDoor family!

ClimCanada, the Canadian non-profit that's been championing early-stage climate ventures, has officially merged with us and is now ClimateDoor Impact. This isn't just a rebrand – it's the coming together of two organizations that share the same burning mission: getting game-changing climate solutions out of the lab and into the world.

What This Means

Sam Kullar, the visionary founder behind ClimCanada, is joining our team in two key roles. As our new Head of Portfolio Growth, Sam will be working directly with our portfolio companies to help them navigate funding, partnerships, and those crucial growth stages that can make or break a startup. Sam is also stepping up as Executive Director of ClimateDoor Impact, where the focus is all about giving early-stage climate ventures the support they need to thrive.

"Building a not-for-profit with no cash and no safety net was the hardest thing I've ever done," Sam shared. "I kept going because I believed in the mission. Joining ClimateDoor means that mission finally has the support it deserves. Our programs are stronger, our impact deeper – and now, we get to build this together. Onwards!"

This merger brings some serious firepower to our ecosystem: 135+ mentors, a connection to ClimateKIC (Europe's leading climate innovation community), and years of founder-first programming experience that perfectly complements our commercialization expertise.

The Impact So Far

Between ClimCanada's track record ($2M in startup sales generated, $1M in fundraising secured) and ClimateDoor's momentum (75+ companies supported, $71M+ in venture capital raised, $17M+ in grants unlocked), we're building something powerful together.

As our CEO Chad Rickaby puts it: "Sam brings a rare mix of founder empathy, operational rigour, and global perspective. With ClimateDoor Impact, we're reinforcing our commitment to ensuring high-impact solutions overcome early-stage barriers and reach commercialization at scale."

Ready for the full story?

‍Read our complete press release here for all the details on this exciting merger and what it means for the future of climate innovation.

Want to be part of the climate solution? Whether you're a founder with a breakthrough idea or an investor looking for the next big thing in climate tech, we'd love to hear from you.