Canadian Exempt Market Terminology
Exempt market securities are securities issued in Canada that fall under National Instrument 45-106. They are exempt from prospectus requirements and hence require less disclosure than a prospectus offering. A prospectus is a legal document issued by companies that are offering securities for sale.... Read More →
The Role of the Crowd
There are various roles for the ‘crowd’ in crowdfunding initiatives, depending upon the model and the initiative (for instance, reward-based crowdfunding is often found in industries such as technology, science and the film industry). The individuals who make up the... Read More →
The Growth of Crowdfunding
The last decade has seen enormous growth in crowdfunding platforms, particularly in the donation-based and reward-based models. The equity-based model has been highly successful, both in terms of the number of successful campaigns and in the amount of monies raised.... Read More →
Social Media and Crowdfunding
The rise in popularity of social media is a natural partner to the concept of crowdfunding, presenting the power to extend its reach online to a global audience. Crowdfunding is growing rapidly, raising funds in a variety of industries. With... Read More →