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🌱 VEGAIN has launched on FrontFundr! Plant-based sports nutrition that’s backed by Pro UFC fighters, Olympians, and the Vancouver Warriors Pro Lacrosse team. They were recently invited to pitch for Dragon’s Den Season 20. Read more.

Invest in VEGAIN | $160K Raised | 32% of target

⚡ VoltSafe is closing soon! There are only 7 days left to invest. As VoltSafe’s electrifying round comes to a close next week, they’re sharing more about their vision for a high voltage future. Read more.

Invest in VoltSafe | $886k Raised | 118% of target

🥬 Fieldless hit a big milestone! Fieldless reached their $2.1M target raise and has set their sights higher at $2.6M. This will help Fieldless increase supply as Canadians are realizing the importance of a homegrown food sector and 'buying Canadian.‘ Read more.

Invest in Fieldless Farms | $2.07M Raised | 99% of target

🍷 Proxies is talking about revenue! The company shares more about its omni-channel revenue strategy, designed to capture demand wherever consumers shop, dine, and discover great drinks. Read more.

Invest in Proxies | $1.56M Raised | 89% of target

🔔 Alumni news

🌼 Blossom Social has teamed up with Nasdaq to help increase the exposure of their indexes to retail investors! The Blossom app now features a Nasdaq Education Hub - highlighting resources from the Nasdaq team, with a special focus on the ETFs. Read more about the announcement.

🚘 HOVR is advocating for the Toronto City Council to include the taxi and ride-share industry in the ‘Buy Local, Buy Canadian’ campaign. Read the full Toronto Star article here. HOVR CEO, Harrison Amit, was also featured in The Globe and Mail’s Business Brief highlighting Canada’s changemarkers.

🟡 joni is turning 5! Five years ago, they set out to challenge the status quo and make period care more accessible, sustainable, and stigma-free. Join them as they look back at how far we’ve come in period equity—and what’s next. Read more on their latest blog post.

🤔 What’s on our minds

Mark Carney’s Leadership: A New Era for Canada's Startup Ecosystem?

Canada’s startup scene faces a transformative moment as Mark Carney has won the Liberal leadership race and has become Prime Minister following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, though a federal election still needs to be called. His landslide victory within the Liberal Party signals strong public confidence in his financial expertise and vision for the country. Many Canadians are excited about his leadership, anticipating economic stability and a renewed global standing for Canada. However, the impact on the startup ecosystem remains a critical question.

Investment & Capital Access

The Financial Times notes that Carney’s credibility could help Canadian startups secure international funding, especially in sustainable finance. However, a cautious monetary policy and potential tax increases might make investment in high-risk ventures less appealing.

Regulatory Considerations

His focus on ESG and financial stability may mean stricter compliance for startups, benefiting green tech but complicating fast-moving sectors like AI, crypto, and fintech. Tighter regulations could push innovation offshore.

Trade & Tariff Management

As a seasoned economist with global banking experience, Carney is well-positioned to negotiate trade agreements that could benefit Canadian startups. His ability to navigate tariff policies may help reduce costs for emerging businesses reliant on cross-border trade, particularly in technology and manufacturing. A more favorable trade environment could give startups greater access to international markets, fostering growth and innovation.

Carney’s leadership could bring economic resilience and increased funding but also regulatory constraints. Startups will need to navigate this balance, leveraging incentives while staying agile in a more controlled environment.

With the federal election in Canada still to take place, time will tell whether his leadership could foster rapid growth or introduce new regulatory challenges for startups.

🎙️ Hear from our latest founder feature

Revolutionizing Food Sustainability: The Story of Fieldless Farms with President & Co-Founder, Jon Lomow.

💡 On the mission: Over 90% of Canada’s leafy greens are imported, losing nutrients and facing contamination risks. We knew there had to be a better way. So, we built Fieldless Farms to grow fresher, safer, and more sustainable greens locally. Launching in early 2020—right as the world shut down—was chaos. We worked 18-hour days, harvesting and packaging ourselves. It was tough, but it proved why our mission matters.

🪴 On leadership: Sustainability shouldn’t require sacrifice. The best solutions improve lives—delivering fresher food, a stronger local supply chain, and real impact. My role as a leader is to create an environment where innovation and resilience thrive.

💲 On a defining moment: One of our first customers emailed to say they loved our lettuce. Our Head of Operations, a grocery industry veteran, told me: "I’ve never seen that happen before." That moment proved we were onto something. Now, we’re scaling Fieldless and inviting others to help build a more sustainable food system in Canada.

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