About Us
Our Story
Equivesto is on a journey to reimagine how private company investment and fundraising is done in Canada. We believe in a future where access to equity investments and opportunities are not limited by privilege or network. We look to design a tomorrow that is driven on community values and collaboration. To make this a reality, Equivesto Canada Inc. received its Exempt Market Dealer License in May 2020.
Today, Equivesto operates an online equity crowdfunding portal (launched in September 2020) that helps exciting Canadian businesses grow with the support of their community. We are committed to helping underrepresented and underserved companies get the fair shot that they deserve by handing the power of choosing which companies flourish to the crowd — like it should be.
Alex Morsink & Ryan Correia
Co-founders & Managing Directors
Our Mission
Founded by Canadian entrepreneurs and investors just like you, our mission is to close the equity gap to private investment access, regardless of wealth or privilege AND help underrepresented & overlooked founders secure the capital they deserve.
We believe that our company should be built with the public as stakeholders.
Equity for All.
Deserving Canadian businesses can now grow with the support of their community.
The Past
Not too long ago, the ability to provide the capital that young businesses need to grow had been limited to a few high net-worth individuals. These traditional decision makers only constitute a small percentage of the total amount of people who are interested in joining and supporting the journeys of innovative Canadian startups.
Our industry-agnostic crowdfunding website seeks to disrupt the current investment landscape by giving all investors, not just seasoned investors, the opportunity to participate in the growth of exciting companies and share their success. We make it possible for a wider network of change makers to participate in this new movement.
The Now
Our Service
Equivesto provides a common meeting ground for private companies looking to raise capital and Investors who believe in their potential.
Investors have access to curated lists of active deals that they can review and invest in, hassle-free and with no-pressure. Starting with as little as $100 CAD, investors can make venture investments and steer their capital towards supporting businesses they believe in.
Companies can choose how to structure their offering, with control over the number of investors, which investors have access, minimum investment amount, share type, and much more.
Both investors and companies benefit from Equivesto's high quality risk protection which includes detailed vetting of every company, officer, director, and investor on our crowdfunding site. Additionally, Equivesto is a registered Exempt Market Dealer with all Securities Regulatory Authorities across Canada (including the Ontario Securities Commission) and strives to comply with all investor protection laws and regulations.