Equivesto

Equivesto operates as an Exempt Market Dealer (EMD) under securities legislation in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. The company focuses on democratizing private investment and access to growth capital by offering an equity crowdfunding platform. This platform allows individual investors to invest in vetted Canadian startups, small businesses, and real estate opportunities with a minimum investment of 100 CAD.

Equivesto serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors looking to diversify their portfolios and entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital for their ventures. The market it operates in is the private investment sector, specifically targeting early-stage companies and real estate projects in Canada.

The business model of Equivesto revolves around facilitating equity investments. It makes money by charging fees to companies that list their investment opportunities on the platform. These fees can include a percentage of the total funds raised and other service charges related to the campaign.

Equivesto's mission is to create a more inclusive and diverse investor base, which in turn can drive community values into business decisions. The platform emphasizes social and environmental impact, encouraging businesses to consider these factors when raising capital.

Keywords: equity crowdfunding, private investment, Canadian startups, small businesses, real estate, vetted opportunities, democratizing investment, growth capital, inclusive investor base, social impact.