Growth Partnership Proposal

Vermillion Growers x ClimateDoor

Capital + Grants + Indigenous Partnership Support

Capital Grants Indigenous
$12-13M
Target Raise
70+
Acre Expansion Potential
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The Goal
Dream Outcome
Land equity partner(s) for Phase 2 expansion, submit 2+ grants, and build a repeatable fundraising system
+ Named investor matches from 2,645 contacts
+ Personal 100, Hot 500, Warm 1,000 lists
+ Minimum 2 grant applications submitted
+ Indigenous partnership pathway activated
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2x Faster
Speed to Results
Pre-built networks, proven systems, trained staff, and AI tools mean you skip the ramp and start closing
+ No hiring, onboarding, or training lag
+ 7,900+ contacts ready on Day 1
+ Outreach systems already built and tested
+ AI tools (RADAR, Hunter) running from kickoff
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1/3 Cost
vs. Building Internally
Hiring the same functions internally costs 3x more, and doesn't include the $700K+ we've invested in relationships and AI tools
+ VP BD + Grant Writer + Outreach + Creative + Indigenous
+ Internal cost: $117K+ for 4 months
+ ClimateDoor: $40K for the same period
+ Plus a network that took 5 years and $700K+ to build
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THE OUTCOME
What Success Looks Like
Everything in this proposal is built to reach one outcome. If we don't get here, we haven't done our job.

Dream Outcome

Goals and Deliverables

Minimum Win
Land equity partner(s) as investor (term sheet or equivalent in progress), apply for a minimum of 2 grants, and leave Vermillion with a repeatable fundraising system for the next round.
Why ClimateDoor
The Unfair Advantage
Four compounding assets that can't be replicated, cold-emailed, or bought. You get all of them on Day 1.
$82M+
Raised by Portfolio
100+
Strategic Deals Closed
$17M+
Grants Secured
150+
Ventures Supported
Pillar 01
7,925+
Network
5 years of relationships built in the trenches. Conferences, boardrooms, and deals across 15+ countries. This network can't be Googled or cold-emailed.
750
Climate Executives
2,600
Investors
3,600
Buyers
200
Experts
600
First Nations
175
Government
0
Global Contacts
×
Pillar 02
30
Talent
Full-time operators, not freelancers. Deal makers, capital raisers, grant writers, BD specialists, marketers, and technical advisors. A team that ships, every week, for your company.
Capital Raising Grant Writing BD + Partnerships Go-to-Market Marketing Technical Advisory
×
Pillar 03
150+
Know-How
Pattern recognition from 150+ climate ventures. We've seen what works and what kills deals across capital raises, offtake agreements, grants, and go-to-market. 5 years of playbooks, not guesswork.
5 Years in Climate Series A-C Playbooks Grant Strategy Offtake + Procurement Indigenous Partnerships
×
Pillar 04
20x
AI Systems
Purpose-built technology that multiplies everything above. Proprietary AI agents that match, track, and close. 25-40% response rates vs 1-2% industry average. For contacts not yet in the network, we get them in.
RADAR
Investor matching + intelligence
Hunter
BD signal detection + outreach
Debrief
Meeting capture + follow-up
Pipeline
Deal tracking + conversion
Network × Talent × Know-How × AI = Compounding Unfair Advantage
CLIMATEDOOR NETWORK INTELLIGENCE
Your Matched Network
These are real connections from the ClimateDoor network, matched to Vermillion's raise, sector, and geography.
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Enter Password to Unlock Network
Your ClimateDoor advisor will provide the access code
Matched Investors
14
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Indigenous impact fund · $50M AUM · Ag/Infrastructure
95 match
Nature Fresh Farms / Red Sun Farms
Strategic partner · CEA operator · Distribution aligned
92 match
Aviva Investors
Infrastructure · $25-75M checks · Canadian ag exposure
88 match
Farm Credit Canada
Crown corp · Ag lending · Manitoba presence
84 match
Purpose Asset Management
Climate VC · $5-15M checks · Active CD relationship
81 match
Identified Grants
7
MB SBVCTC Program
45% tax credit · Window through Apr 2026 · Near max capacity
Active
NRCan Clean Fuels Fund
Up to $2.5M · Energy efficiency + food security
Q2 2026
PrairiesCan Regional Growth
Up to $500K · Manitoba priority region
Rolling
IRAP Innovation Assistance
Up to $300K · Automation/tech adoption
Rolling
Manitoba Growing Forward 3
Provincial ag program · Infrastructure eligible
Rolling
Matched Experts
4
Dr. Shannon Bard
CEA technology · Greenhouse efficiency
Direct
Ivan Zivkovic
Hardtech infrastructure · Industrial operations
On team
CEA Advisory (NL Priva)
Greenhouse automation · Data optimization
Network
Ag Finance Advisor
Farm Credit structures · Manitoba ag lending
Network
Indigenous Pathways
3
Gambler First Nation
Existing relationship · Near Dauphin · Partnership explored
Warm
FNFA Partnership Pathway
First Nations Finance Auth · Infrastructure lending
Eligible
Treaty 1/3 Economic Dev
ClimateDoor relationship · Clean energy partnerships
Intro ready
2,645
Investors in Network
14
Direct Matches
50+
Portfolio Companies
28
Expert Advisors
Sample Preview This is a small sample of the full matched network. Your complete RADAR brief includes additional investors, grants, experts, and Indigenous pathways tailored to your raise.
ClimateDoor Connections
Advisors, alumni, and industry contacts across 15+ countries
Full-time + specialized contractors across all service lines
Your dedicated team, assigned for the full engagement
Global Ambassadors
(200+)
Extended Team
(27+)
Your Growth Pod
(1-6)
Targeted Outreach
Broader market: sector-matched, geographically relevant
Qualified by mandate, check size, and stage fit
Highest-conviction targets with direct ClimateDoor relationships
Cool Leads
(~5,000)
Warm Leads
(~1,000)
Key Targets
(~100)
THE EXECUTION PLAN
This Proposal Is the Work Plan
You're not buying a pitch deck. You're buying a named execution plan with real investors, specific grants, and a phased timeline.
EXECUTION ROADMAP
Project Flow + Timeline
MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4
WEEKS 1–6
PHASE 01
Prep + Opportunity Mapping
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WEEKS 7–10
PHASE 02
Engage Network + Submit Grants
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MONTHS 3–4
PHASE 03
Convert to Term Sheet + Close
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Build the investor-ready story, diligence assets, and outreach system so equity partner(s) can move fast.
What ClimateDoor Does
Rebuild pitch deck and investor narrative for Phase 2 expansion
Build and maintain data room v1 + diligence index + gap owners
Build investor target lists: Personal 100, Hot 500, Warm 1,000
Write outreach sequences, meeting brief templates, follow-up cadence
Complete Month 1 grant mapping and scoring matrix
Map Indigenous partnership pathways and prepare outreach plan
Deliverables
Updated deck, investor memo, 1-page summary
Data room index + diligence checklist + request log
100/500/1,000 lists with segmentation notes
CRM pipeline stages + weekly reporting dashboard
Grant map + tracker + shortlist (min 2 selected)
Indigenous pathway brief + intro list
Convert outreach into active diligence and a defined path to term sheet while submitting selected grants.
What ClimateDoor Does
Launch outreach sprint with weekly targets across all lists
Book and prep investor meetings with briefs and clear asks
Build objection/FAQ pack, refine story weekly
Draft and submit 2+ mutually selected grant applications
Run Indigenous discovery calls and pathway alignment
Deliverables
Live investor pipeline tracker (meetings, status, owners, next steps)
Meeting briefs + follow-up system on every call
Objection + diligence gap log closed weekly
Min 2 grant applications submitted + timeline tracker
Indigenous collaboration notes + next-step plan
Drive priority investor conversations to term sheet and close-ready documentation.
What ClimateDoor Does
Drive best-fit equity partner(s) toward term sheet and close
Coordinate diligence completion, redlines, committee process
Support closing materials and post-close communications
Handle grant follow-ups and next-cycle planning
Advance strongest Indigenous partnership toward MOU
Deliverables
Term sheet support + decision log + conditions tracker
Diligence completion checklist + version-controlled data room
Close memo (use of funds, build plan, milestones)
Grant outcomes tracker + next-round plan
Indigenous LOI/MOU or documented pathway
Prep
Engage
Close
INVESTMENT
Choose Your Growth Pod
Three tiers. Same mission. The difference is team size, speed, and scope. All tiers include the full network intelligence above.
Tier 1
1 Team Member
$6,750 CAD / month
4 months · $27,000 total
  • ✓ Dedicated project execution lead
  • ✓ Investor narrative + deck rebuild
  • ✓ Data room setup + diligence index
  • ✓ Target list: Personal 100
  • ✓ Grant mapping (Month 1)
  • ✓ Weekly check-ins
  • - Full outreach sprint (you run outreach)
  • - Indigenous pathway activation
  • - Creative direction + assets
Tier 3
Extended Growth Pod
$13,000 CAD / month
4 months · $52,000 total
  • ✓ Everything in Growth Pod
  • ✓ 8-person pod + specialist add-ons
  • ✓ Dedicated outreach lead (Ash Kumar)
  • ✓ 3+ grant applications submitted
  • ✓ Indigenous Partnerships Playbook
  • ✓ Government Grants Playbook
  • ✓ Practice investor meetings
  • ✓ Bi-weekly CEO strategy sessions with Nick
  • ✓ Priority access to ClimateDoor deal flow
All tiers: Capital success fee of 8% cash + 8% warrants (finalized before signing) · Grant applications at $3,750 per mutually selected grant
THE MATH
Cost vs. Building Internally
What it would actually cost to replicate this team, network, and infrastructure in-house.

Building Internally (4 months)

VP Business Dev (partial)$40,000
Grant Writer (contract)$24,000
Investor Outreach Specialist$20,000
Creative/Deck Design$12,000
Indigenous Relations Advisor$16,000
CRM + Pipeline Tools$3,200
Data Room Software$2,400
Network (you don't have one)Priceless
Total Internal Cost$117,600+

ClimateDoor Growth Pod (4 months)

Executive Director (Nick Findler)Included
Project Execution LeadIncluded
Grant Writer (Sophie Kennedy)Included
Creative Director (Rizz Jiwani)Included
Indigenous Pathways (Chad + Edgard)Included
2,645 investor network accessIncluded
AI-powered matchmaking + RADARIncluded
Pipeline tools + data roomIncluded
Total ClimateDoor Cost$40,000
$77,600+
Savings vs. building internally
Plus: you get a network that took 5 years to build. Day one.
YOUR GROWTH POD
Who Executes
Not a sales rep. A pod built for this deal. Toggle between tiers to see your team.
5 team members dedicated to your engagement
Project Execution Lead
Sam Kullar
Your single point of accountability. Runs weekly reporting, owners, deadlines, and delivery cadence across every workstream.
Executive Director (Capital)
Nick Findler
Owns capital strategy, investor thesis, and close path. $71M+ raised across climate ventures with multiple exits.
Executive Director (Grants + Indigenous)
Chad Rickaby
Grant strategy, Indigenous partnerships, and government pathways. Deep relationships across Treaty 1/3 and federal programs.
Grant Writer
Sophie Kennedy
Writes and manages grant submissions end-to-end including follow-up documentation and compliance tracking.
Creative Director
Rizz Jiwani
Investor-ready story and materials (deck, memo, one-pagers) with fast iteration loops driven by real objections.
Indigenous Pathways
Edgard Villanueva Cruz
Structure Indigenous partnership options, program pathways, and community engagement for Manitoba expansion.
Outreach Lead
Ash Kumar
Runs investor outreach, qualification, and meeting booking across all target lists. Dedicated pipeline driver.
BD Support
Kenzly Gonzales
Maintains trackers, meeting prep, follow-ups, and notes. Keeps every pipeline conversation moving forward.
PROOF
Relevant Outcomes
Not theoretical. These are companies we've partnered with on similar engagements.
Stardust Solar
Rising with the Sun: Stardust Solar's Meteoric Growth
Built capital narrative and investor process support to drive diligence and closing for next-gen solar panel manufacturer expanding across North America.
$12.5M+
Capital Raised
$10M
Total Revenue
70+
Franchises
Partnerships Capital Grants Indigenous
"At ClimateDoor you get partners that are all in. You get a team with tremendous resources that is emotionally invested in the success of the business. I give them a lot of credit for Stardust's success."
Mark Tadros
CEO, Stardust Solar
Henrik Beverage Systems
From Zero to Funded: Building a Company from Scratch
Built investor-ready materials and ran the capital plus non-dilutive support path, including executing their very first investor event.
$2.85M
Capital Raised
$150K
Grants Secured
Capital Grants
"It was a testament to the heavy lifting put in by ClimateDoor to help us get our fundraises. This company wouldn't exist without our partnership with ClimateDoor."
Shane Lander
Co-Founder, Henrik Systems
Sea Forest Kelp Company
Grants Plus Global Partnerships: Kelp-Based Carbon Removal
Built grant strategy and execution support while advancing partnership pathways, including a highly productive sales trip to Japan.
$700K+
Grants Secured
Japan
Market Opened
Grants Partnerships
"This sales trip to Japan was far more successful than I could have imagined. Every box ticked. We had the right conversations, met the right people and the right doors were opened."
Kristina Long
Sea Forest Kelp Company
FROM OUR PARTNERS
What They Say About Working With Us
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Google Reviews
"At ClimateDoor you get partners that are all in. You get a team with tremendous resources that is emotionally invested in the success of the business. I can't tell you the amount of strategic investors and partners I've been introduced to by ClimateDoor. I give them a lot of credit for Stardust's success."
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Mark Tadros
Stardust Solar
"It was a challenging environment to raise capital, it was a testament to the heavy lifting put in by ClimateDoor to help us get our initial two fundraises of $2.85M. This company wouldn't exist without our partnership with ClimateDoor. ClimateDoor believed in us, our two teams banded together and we got the job done."
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Shane Lander
Henrik Systems
"ClimateDoor was absolutely pivotal in getting our company off the ground. When they first came on board, their team worked day and night to help us execute our very first investor event, which ultimately played a major role in successfully completing our raise. Beyond fundraising, they equipped us with some of the most important day-to-day operational tools we still rely on today."
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Dustin Lander
Henrik Systems
"ClimateDoor are the experts that care. I've been fortunate to work with a lot of the ClimateDoor team and what impresses me is how much pride each of them takes in their work. Your challenges and goals become theirs and they relish the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your business. I can't recommend them enough."
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Aaron Stuart
WUTIF Capital
"It was a pleasure working with ClimateDoor on the Forrest Innovations financing transaction raising a total of $5.3 Million. Rarely can you find such a dedicated group that are focused on closing a transaction. We couldn't have done it without them."
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Ronnie Jaegermann
Forrest Innovations
"Partnering with ClimateDoor has exceeded our expectations and quickly demonstrated how essential this project and their support have been. What stands out most is the team's expertise, patience, and ability to keep complex work on track. The collaboration has been thoughtful, supportive, and deeply effective."
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Tessa Clarance
aetherEV
"ClimateDoor has been successful in driving strategic partnerships across numerous cleantech and circular economy sectors. Their dedicated and focused approach to matchmaking has resulted in high impact partnerships for the EU."
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JC
Jose Canjura
EU-Canada LCBA Program
"ClimateDoor and Purpose Asset Management have partnered for over three years in the North American Clean Tech investment space, and it has proven to be an excellent collaboration. Your team is composed of genuine professionals, fully committed to client success."
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Young Bann
Purpose Asset Management
"ClimateDoor played a critical role in creating meaningful connections between teams, institutions, and countries. Through on-the-ground engagement and thoughtful coordination, they enabled conversations that aligned science, technology, and real-world impact."
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Noel Lempriere
Clean Seed
"We had the pleasure of working with ClimateDoor over a 13-week engagement, and the experience was outstanding. The team felt like a true extension of our own and helped us become investor-ready through clear guidance, structure, and thoughtful feedback."
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Stacey Goldberg, PhD
PhyCo Technologies
"This sales trip to Japan was far more successful and productive than I could have imagined. Every box ticked. We had the right conversations, met the right people and the right doors were opened."
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KL
Kristina Long
Sea Forest Kelp Company
"I'm going to get hats and t-shirts for our team saying 'We love ClimateDoor.' We see this as a partnership for the next 3, 4 years and beyond. ClimateDoor's deep network and team is enabling us to forge new partnerships and open new markets."
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Mihalis Belantis
AISIX
"Everyone at ClimateDoor has been a pleasure to work with. They're all very efficient and hold themselves to extremely high standards. We will be working with them again on a few of our other businesses for the foreseeable future given the resounding success we had on our first interaction with them!"
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Christian de Clare
New Energy Corporation
"Climatedoor has been an essential element in our plans to enter the Canadian sustainable energy market. They have proactively facilitated several key person discussions and found several business opportunities for us."
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Petteri Salonen
Finrenes
"The ClimateDoor team delivered exactly what we were looking for. Their work clearly broke down available options while providing practical strategy and direction. Their support has been extremely valuable to us, particularly at this early stage."
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Garron Dalby
ReCap
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