Equivesto

Equivesto A portal for Canadians to invest in companies from $100, and for growing startups to get funded.

📣 Campaign Milestone: closed its raise on Equivesto with strong participation from accredited investors across Canada....
06/16/2026

📣 Campaign Milestone: closed its raise on Equivesto with strong participation from accredited investors across Canada.

What stood out:
✅ Clear, high-impact problem: fragmented medical supply chains cost the system billions each year
✅ Compelling AI-driven solution built on medical journal data
✅ Strong early traction: 100% paid pilots across multiple hospital buyers

Want to see who’s raising right now?
Explore them at https://portal.equivesto.com/

Every startup moves through a series of funding stages, from early Friends & Family support all the way to a potential I...
06/11/2026

Every startup moves through a series of funding stages, from early Friends & Family support all the way to a potential IPO.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the startup lifecycle and where equity crowdfunding can fit into the journey.

Investing in private companies shouldn’t depend on who you know.As a registered Exempt Market Dealer, we make it possibl...
06/09/2026

Investing in private companies shouldn’t depend on who you know.

As a registered Exempt Market Dealer, we make it possible for everyday investors to access vetted Canadian private-market opportunities, the same ecosystem that used to be limited to tight networks and privileged circles.

If you want to explore companies growing with the support of their communities, start here:

https://equivesto.com/offerings 🚀

06/04/2026

Founders often focus on terms, valuation, and speed. But the wrong investor relationship can drain more energy than a slow raise ever will.

Here is a Raise Confession that many founders understand too well.

the long term (Failory). Data from CB Insights and Startup Genome further indicate that the primary drivers of failure h...
06/02/2026

the long term (Failory). Data from CB Insights and Startup Genome further indicate that the primary drivers of failure have remained stable for more than a decade.

Across industries, three fundamentals account for a significant portion of early-stage collapse:
🚀 Market timing and demand (lack of market need is cited in ~35–42% of failures)
🚀 Cash flow and runway management (running out of cash remains a top failure factor)
🚀 Operational discipline and ex*****on, including team alignment, go-to-market strategy, and unit economics

Despite rapid advances in tools and technology, the data shows that structural fundamentals –not trends– continue to determine long-term survival for early-stage companies.

When a round fills quickly, investors often lean on social cues instead of analysis, a pattern well documented in behavi...
05/28/2026

When a round fills quickly, investors often lean on social cues instead of analysis, a pattern well documented in behavioural finance as herd behaviour and social proof.

Here’s how FOMO shows up in private markets, and what to check before making a decision.

Every founder has a different way of thinking about the future. Some plan in detail, others plan in ranges. Curious wher...
05/26/2026

Every founder has a different way of thinking about the future. Some plan in detail, others plan in ranges. Curious where you land 👀

Comment below, then grab our Sample 5-Year Projections template to see how investors expect it laid out.

👉 Download here: https://equivesto.com/templates

Good investing is about understanding risks.Every asset class has its own profile, and private markets are no different....
05/21/2026

Good investing is about understanding risks.

Every asset class has its own profile, and private markets are no different. When you can spot the type of risk you’re taking, you can make stronger decisions with far more confidence.

Before you invest, make sure you understand what’s at stake: https://equivesto.com/risks

If you like staying informed on private deals happening on Equivesto, this is the easiest way to do it. New raises, plat...
05/19/2026

If you like staying informed on private deals happening on Equivesto, this is the easiest way to do it. New raises, platform updates, and investor insights — every two weeks.

Join our bi-weekly investor newsletter → https://equivesto.com/newsletter

Equity Crowdfunding, Venture Capital, and Private Equity all serve very different types of companies but the lines betwe...
05/14/2026

Equity Crowdfunding, Venture Capital, and Private Equity all serve very different types of companies but the lines between them are often misunderstood.

If you’re not sure where your business fits, here’s a simple breakdown to help you compare the three and understand why more founders are adding Equity Crowdfunding to their strategy.

Want a deeper dive?
Watch 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Equity Crowdfunding and understand how Canadian rules, reporting, investor protections, and timing actually work.

👉 https://equivesto.com/company-classes/10-things-about-ecf

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