AIV Ventures

Ankh Impact Ventures is an investment firm supporting early-stage women founders. The firm provides catalytic capital, strategic introductions, and mentorship, employing a founder-first approach. Its unique open architecture applies to impact investing, covering early-stage startups, emerging impact funds, accelerators, and public-private partnerships focused on impact-driven platforms.

Ankh Impact Ventures was established in 2020 by founder Pierre N. Rolin. Rolin, a Canadian entrepreneur with over four decades of real estate investment advisory experience, recognized a significant opportunity in empowering women-led businesses. His insight centered on the untapped potential and societal impact generated by providing targeted early-stage support.

The firm’s primary beneficiaries are women founders in the initial phases of their entrepreneurial journeys. Ankh Impact Ventures aims to unlock growth, facilitate subsequent funding, and cultivate enduring positive impact through its investments. Its vision is to bridge venture returns with sustainable social impact, fostering a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.