The Start-Up Crowdfunding Exemption permits Canadian private-stage companies with operating businesses to raise up to $1.5 million in any 12-month period by distributing eligible securities valued at no more than $2,500 (or $10,000 if suitability advice has been obtained) per
With recent changes to Canadian securities laws, average, everyday Canadians can now invest in opportunities traditionally available only to accredited investors and those closely connected to such ventures. Investors can acquire eligible securities of Canadian companies (issuers) valued
The new Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will permit issuers listed on Canadian stock exchanges with an operating business to distribute freely tradeable listed equity securities to the public in reliance on the issuer’s continuous disclosure record as supplemented with a
What Silicon Valley is to venture capital, Canada — especially Western Canada — is to junior public equity markets. Historically, it was predominantly companies in the mining and energy sectors that took advantage of these markets. Increasingly, our junior public equity markets serve a
With IIROC Notice 19–0051 dated March 26, 2019, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has clarified that investment dealers can use and accept electronic signatures. Clients of investment dealers can now take full advantage of Capiche’s streamlined
Deals without ordeal — Issuers and investors both benefit as Capiche revamps private placementsArticle written by Greg Klein and published on May 29, 2018 in Resource ClipsAmong other things, the author writes: “Solidly rooted in resources, the two talents complemented each
Capiche — A New Platform for FinancingsThis article was originally written by Gwen Preston and published in the April 4, 2018 Edition of The Maven Letter (www.resourcemaven.ca). It is reprinted by Capiche with permission.A short note on a new business
Shareholder Participation in Private PlacementsPeople purchasing public companies’ shares in private placements typically receive discounts and often get warrant “sweeteners” thrown in. Unfortunately for average investors, participation in private placements is usually restricted to institutions, wealthy individuals and insiders. Retail
Capiche Capital streamlines private placement processThis article was originally written by Ellsworth Dickson and published in the April-May 2018 Edition (Vol 16 Issue 3) of Resource World Magazine (resourceworld.com). It is reprinted by Capiche with permission.Participating in a
Introducing CapicheDespite the complexity of securities laws and stock exchange policies, private placements continue to be completed using a manual, paper-based process. The process is inefficient and costly and private placements are often non-compliant — even when a lawyer is involved. As