Tagged: canada

December 15, 2012 @ 5:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

The below document was published by the Ontario Securities Commission yesterday which outlines “concept ideas for new capital raising prospectus exemptions in Ontario”.  This specifically addresses the concept of Crowdfunding for our Northern neighbors: While this paper discusses these concept ideas, no decision has been… Read More

December 13, 2012 @ 5:07 am By JD Alois  |  

At the recent Technicity conference in Toronto, Brad Duguid, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, expressed support for introducing equity crowdfunding in Ontario.  Recognizing the need to keep innovators on the north side of the border, Minister Duguid explained that “it’s really important that… Read More

December 11, 2012 @ 1:18 am By Christine Wong  |  

The main organization lobbying to legalize equity crowdfunding in Canada is teaming up with a major U.S. group to bolster its efforts. Invest CrowdFund Canada (ICC) announced today it is formally partnering with the U.S.-based Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA). The new partnership – referred to… Read More

December 7, 2012 @ 3:17 pm By IT Business  |  

It’s that time of year again. The tech journalists at IT World Canada are gazing into their crystal balls once again and prognosticating on what developments the tech industry will see in 2013. It’s always fun to guess what the future holds. This year, we’re… Read More

December 5, 2012 @ 12:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

World’s Largest Crowdfunding Platform Launches New Currencies, Languages & Localized Experiences SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 05, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Indiegogo, the largest global crowdfunding platform, announces new offerings in key global markets — including local currencies, languages and localized search and discovery experiences. Some of… Read More

December 4, 2012 @ 7:07 pm By MacLeans  |  

Canada wants startups. Each province begs entrepreneurs to launch tech companies on their soil through tax breaks, grants, mentorship programs, “incubators” and “accelerators.” What they can’t offer is capital. Canada doesn’t have a lot of venture capital firms, and the VCs we do have are known… Read More

December 4, 2012 @ 5:57 pm By MediaCaster  |  

A unique crowdfunding campaign is seeking $100,000 to create an online one-stop-shop of services and resources for new businesses. The online platform will enable and empower Canadian entrepreneurs, organizers say, letting them tap into fellow start-ups and enterprise support organizations, while providing the tools and… Read More

December 4, 2012 @ 1:38 pm By Danijel Margetic  |  

It’s 3 a.m. in Toronto, Ontario and the web development team is still working away on making improvements to the MyClassNeeds.ca website. Canada’s newest crowdfunding platform, aimed specifically at K-12 classrooms, launched their beta test last week and has already begun accepting donations. “There’s still a lot… Read More

November 30, 2012 @ 3:15 pm By Financial Post  |  

The Ontario government appears to be throwing its support behind moves to loosen securities laws to allow equity-based crowdfunding. At a conference in Toronto Thursday morning, the minister of economic development and innovation Brad Duguid spoke about the potential benefits that crowdfunding provides for entrepreneurs… Read More

November 30, 2012 @ 1:27 pm By The Financial Post  |  

It was a busy week for the Canadian scene both in Toronto and across the country. The agenda included CIX 2012 (see below) and Extreme Startups’ second demo day in Toronto. I blogged about Extreme’s demo day here. While I was there, I had the… Read More

November 29, 2012 @ 9:45 pm By IT World Canada  |  

To view video go to IT World Canada – Ontario Minister Brad Duguid and Crowdfunding

November 29, 2012 @ 9:25 pm By Enterprise Irregulars  |  

Toronto is a hotbed of tech startups – ranked 4th best in the world (not sure what “best” really means in this context) – and innovative startups need innovative investment methods. Today’s half-day Technicity conference, sponsored by IT World Canada, is focused on the topic… Read More

November 29, 2012 @ 6:50 am By The Globe and Mail  |  

The Ontario government is examining ways to loosen the rules that restrict crowdfunding, a popular method of online fundraising for startups, The Globe has learned. Premier Dalton McGuinty has championed the possibilities crowdfunding offers, according to a source close to Mr. McGuinty, who recently noted… Read More

November 28, 2012 @ 8:01 pm By Craig Asano, NCFA Canada  |  

I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Alex Pavlovic , CEO and Co-founder of Taskforce-1 Industries Ltd., a Vancouver based web solutions company currently focused on delivering a 100% open source SaaS white label multiverse crowdfunding platform called THRINACIA. Thrinacia is the first 100% Open Source SaaS White… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 10:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

My Class Needs Foundation (MCN) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Canadian crowdfunding website. Created to improve the educational experience of JK-12 students in Canadian schools, MyClassNeeds.ca connects classrooms in need with donors who want to support them. The crowdfunding platform features… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 9:26 pm By Straight.com  |  

When FundWeaver launched last January, Mishon Sutherland was sure it would spark a “firestorm” of crowdfunding in Canada’s aboriginal communities. Ten months later, the North Vancouver resident concedes her expectations were unrealistic. As its first anniversary nears, the first crowdfunding website dedicated to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people’s… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 4:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Technicity 2012 will be held in Toronto later this week on November 29th. Topics of discussion will focus on how should Equity Crowdfunding be legalized in Ontario. Discover how over $113M of capital has been raised in over 21 crowdfunding portals, with a growth outlook… Read More

November 23, 2012 @ 5:31 pm By ITBusiness  |  

The voice control offered on smartphones, such as Siri for iPhone, is pretty impressive. But what if you could have that same sort of technology to control your home? That’s what the voice-activated computer Ubi promises. Imagine being able to turn on your lights, activate… Read More

November 8, 2012 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

VANCOUVER, Nov. 8, 2012 /CNW/ – On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, the British Columbia Securities Commission’s annualCapital Ideas conference will bring together a panel of experts to discuss innovation in the securities markets. The event will be hosted by Brenda Leong, Chair of the BCSC.  The BCSC’s Executive Director, Paul Bourque, will… Read More

November 2, 2012 @ 1:43 am By JD Alois  |  

A Toronto-based startup seeking crowdfunding to launch its next product is offering those who hand over enough cash a way to telepathically communicate with their iPhones and pour themselves a beer. Interaxon Inc. specializes in thought-controlled computing and it’s recently unveiled its latest EEG sensing… Read More