Think of ECF like Shark Tank (minus the drama and with way more Canadians 🇨🇦)... ✅ Invest in startups ✅ Raise capital from your community ✅ 100% regulated & online Invest in companies you believe in. Raise capital from people who believe in you. 🔗 equivesto.com/how-it-works

Pick your poison 👇 🔴 Deck edits at 1AM or 🔵 Investor follow-up emails at 6AM? Startup life isn’t for the faint of heart, good thing you’re not either. #FounderLife #EquityCrowdfunding #StartupHumour #RaiseCapital #Equivesto

The Government of Ontario has introduced the Health Innovation Pathway, a streamlined process for reviewing and adopting healthtech solutions in the province. Industry advocates describe the pathway as a potential “turning point” for local healthtech adoption.

No costume is scarier than founder burnout. No ghost spookier than a silent investor. This Halloween, we’re shining a light on the real chills of raising capital. They’re not myths. They’re just rarely spoken aloud.

Growth isn’t always viral. Sometimes it’s slow, strategic, and deeply intentional. That’s how we built Equivesto. And how we help founders raise on their terms. #SlowGrowth #BuildSmart #StartupJourney #RaiseCapital #Equivesto

You spent hours on the market size slide. But investors linger on these 3 slides. Ready to create a compelling pitch deck? Start here → ow.ly/mqhE50XhOgh

Behind every screen is a person, a story, a community. Kindness online creates real impact offline, helping build stronger communities and new opportunities for everyone. Today we challenge you: Drop a ❤️ in the comments for your favourite online creator.

Today, we pause to remember. On Remembrance Day, we honour those who served and sacrificed, and reflect on the freedoms we carry forward because of them. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Most investors never see what happens after they click “Invest.” That’s where a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) comes in. → Learn more: ow.ly/Lki450XhNI1

How many did you cross off this year? 👀 If “Opened an Equivesto account” isn’t checked yet, it’s time. 🚀 Join the investor community shaping Canada’s private market with as little as $100! → portal.equivesto.com/signup

Some supporters aren’t who you expect. And sometimes, the strongest advocates are strangers. This founder shares what surprised them most about raising. Here’s one approach to community building that can help your raise: 📹 ow.ly/cBa750XhP7w

Exactly why we made our Investor Walkthroughs 👇 We’ve put together step-by-step walkthroughs to guide you through the process: ✅ Signing up on Equivesto ✅ Making an investment ✅ Accessing investment documents post investment 📹 Watch: ow.ly/OoVf50XhPaI

Investor behaviour changes every quarter: from RRSP season pressure in Q1, to peak activity in Q2, summer slowdowns in Q3, and year-end urgency in Q4. Here are the key trends every founder should know before choosing their launch window.

Behind every small business is a big story and a community behind it. As we head into #SmallBusinessSaturday, we’re celebrating founders turning ideas into impact, the investors backing them early, and the ecosystems helping them grow. 💜 Check out our IG stories (@equivesto).

🗞️ CVCA reported $1.8B across 123 deals in Q3—fewer, larger financings. Growth-stage rounds and big AI deals led the surge, while early-stage stayed soft. PE stayed strong with $25.4B. Learn more in this BetaKit article: bit.ly/4omPK2S

💊 A hard pill to swallow: Your investment’s “big win” won’t happen overnight. Private companies take years to grow. And sometimes, they don’t. If you’re investing like it’s a lottery ticket, you’re missing the point.

Every business has that one bottleneck slowing growth. If raising capital could remove it instantly… what would change for you? #FounderStruggles #StartupStruggles #Equivesto

Public companies issue prospectuses. Private companies don’t. That’s where exemptions come in. Here’s the simple version of how private investing stays both accessible and regulated. → Read more: bit.ly/48thnl9

If your wish list includes “funding,” we can help make at least one dream come true this season. 🎁 Apply to raise and start 2026 with your capital goals in motion. 👉 equivesto.com/apply #RaiseWithEquivesto

There’s never a perfect time to raise. But there is such a thing as too early. This founder reflects on the difference between momentum and readiness. 👇 Read their Raise Confession.