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🚗 HOVR is closing this Friday. There are less than 48 hours to invest! They are over 95% funded toward their $800,000 target raise for this round. Now is the time to invest in a company that’s changing the world of ride-sharing by creating more equitable pay for drivers. Visit their campaign page to start your investment today.

🪙 Expedier is closing on Monday! With under 5 days left to invest, now is time to invest in the first BIPOC-focused global banking solution. Expedier has been listed among Canada’s Top 10 fastest-growing fintech platforms and has grown to transact $25 million in organic transactions in three years. Visit their campaign page to start your investment today.

🌷 Flower Turbines has secured another patent for its innovative product. This patent in China covers the attachment of curved objects to shafts which is key to making the turbines light yet strong and to its unique flower design. Learn more about how this patent helps to protect the product from imitation.

🔔 Alumni news

😍 Blossom Social just announced another new partnership - this time with Public! Public is a popular US brokerage and all-in-one platform for investing in stocks, options, bonds, and crypto, with over 3 million users. This is a great opportunity for Blossom to continue growing its reach in the US. Read more about this new partnership here.

🍁 Little Canada was featured in the background of a Korean reality show called Dolsing Four Men. Founder, Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, shared the clip with Little Canada appearing around the 39-minute mark. It’s great to see a Canadian landmark receiving some global coverage! Watch their TV appearance here.

🏠 Bidmii was just awarded this year’s Banff Western Connection Pitch Battle Champions! Congratulations to CEO, Jon Christensen, and the Bidmii team for delivering an incredible presentation and taking home the victory. Read more about this incredible recognition here.

🤔 What’s on our minds

There were two major AI developments in the past week that have us talking. China’s DeepSeek and Trump’s Project Stargate are reshaping the landscape. Here’s why investors should pay attention:

• DeepSeek: A Chinese AI model rivaling GPT-4, built for just $5.6M—a fraction of the usual cost. It challenges the belief that cutting-edge AI requires massive energy and capital. If this model scales, AI could become more accessible and cost-efficient, disrupting the competitive field.

• Project Stargate: A $500B U.S. initiative to supercharge AI infrastructure, with tech giants like OpenAI and Oracle onboard. The first $100B will fund a Texas data center, creating 100,000+ jobs. This signals massive investment in AI compute power, reinforcing the dominance of well-funded players.

Key Takeaway for Investors:

• AI is evolving fast—watch for shifts in cost structures and market leaders.

• Diversification matters—balance investments between rising startups and major infrastructure plays.

• Regulation & geopolitics will shape AI’s future—stay informed.

The AI race is heating up. Where will you place your bets?

✍ Founder Feature

Kingsley Madu | Expedier Inc.

💡 On the defining moment: After living in 15 countries, I thought I had seen it all—until I landed in Canada. My ride-hailing app wouldn’t work because I didn’t have a local credit card. The hotel wouldn’t honor my reservation for the same reason. I couldn’t rent a car, sign a lease, or even transfer my own money without major roadblocks. At that moment, I realized the system wasn’t built for newcomers, so I decided to fix it. What started as a way to solve my own problem quickly grew into a solution that tens of thousands now rely on.  

🪴 On leadership philosophy: One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a founder is that the business can only grow as much as I do. I’ve had to continuously upskill, invest in my own leadership development, and build the right mindset to support our company’s growth. My approach is simple: I aim to be the Chief Enabling Officer—creating an environment where everyone has the tools, support, and autonomy to excel. I also see myself as the Chief Errand Officer, meaning my job is to serve my team by removing roadblocks, solving problems, and empowering them to take ownership. That level of trust and accountability is contagious, and it’s been a game-changer for how we operate and grow.

💲 On raising: Raising on FrontFundr has been an incredible experience because it allows our own users to invest in what we're building. To me, that's the ultimate proof of product-market fit—when your customers believe in your vision so much that they want to become co-owners.

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