Equity Crowdfunding

Amount:

Type:

Investment

Description:

Equivesto is a platform where startups and small businesses can raise equity capital by allowing members of their extended community and the general public to directly invest in them. Companies must ne incorporated in Canada and should be looking to raise more than $25,000 CAD.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Currently accepting applications

Eligibility:

Applicants must be businesses across all industries that meet all of the following requirements:
1. are incorporated in Canada;
2. are looking to raise more than $25,000 CAD;
3. have a minimum viable product/service or proven track record of success;
4. have the suitability of all founders and their teams vetted and confirmed by Equivesto’s Compliance Team.

Application Steps:

Applicants must apply online.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

1. Eligible investments can be made through TFSA and RRSP. Equivesto is a licensed Exempt Market Dealer.
2. Either an active community or impactful mission is critical to the success of a campaign on Equivesto.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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