🚀 2 new campaign updates and some big alumni announcements!

🔔 Your campaign updates feed

🍷 Proxies shared their insights on the market! The non-alcoholic wine market is projected to hit $4.5B by 2028. 61% of Gen Z and 49% of Millennials plan to drink less alcohol, which is redefining how we drink. Read More.

Invest in Proxies | $1.59M Raised | 91% of target

🌷 Flower Turbines announces a new patent! The company secured a new US patent for a charging station design combining overlapping solar panels and optional wind turbines. Learn more.

Invest in Flower Turbines | $1.14M Raised | 115% of target

🔔 Alumni updates

📲 RYSE secured $2M USD in media capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC). This partnership gives them access to MMC’s media buying power and deep expertise in scaling consumer brands — helping RYSE drive growth, reach more customers, and accelerate its mission to bring retrofit smart home automation to everyone. Read more about this exciting milestone.

🌼 Blossom Social is going to be raising again in 2025. Last year, they set a record for the biggest launch day in FrontFundr history and the quickest round at just 3.5 days. Stay tuned for a big announcement! You can read more about some of their growth numbers from their CEO.

🟡 joni is now on shelves at even more Costco Canada locations. Check the list of their locations across BC, Alberta, and Ontario. joni is also a proud sponsor of the Vancouver Rise FC in the Northern Super League. Read more about this collaboration.

🤔 What’s on our minds

Markets Rise, But at What Cost? A Closer Look at the Tariff Pause and Its Impact on Canadians

This week, markets rallied after the U.S. announced a 90-day pause on certain tariffs, offering a welcome dose of optimism amid months of economic strain. The TSX surged in response, and investor sentiment showed signs of cautious hope that this move could mark the beginning of broader de-escalation in trade tensions.

But while stock tickers flash green, it's important to remember that not everyone is experiencing a rebound. In Canada, the effects of U.S. tariffs have already left a mark—particularly in sectors like manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture. Companies across the country have reported layoffs and operational cutbacks, citing mounting costs tied directly to tariff policies. For many individuals and families, the damage has already been done.

The question now is: will this pause bring real relief to Canadian businesses and workers?

The answer is complicated. On one hand, a temporary halt may slow further disruption and allow companies to recalibrate. On the other, this pause does not roll back existing tariffs or offer concrete policy change. For Canadian exporters and supply chain-dependent industries, the uncertainty remains.

Canada is not the direct target of many of these tariffs, but our economy—deeply interwoven with the U.S.—feels the ripple effects. Cross-border supply chains, investment confidence, and employment in trade-sensitive industries are all vulnerable when tariffs create unpredictability.

So while the markets may be up, we must remain grounded in the broader reality. For lasting recovery and sustainable growth, temporary pauses are not enough. What’s needed is clarity, cooperation, and long-term trade stability that supports both economic performance and the people behind it.

As we monitor what comes next, it’s critical that we keep our focus not only on the headlines but also on the human impact—because resilience is not just measured in market points, but in livelihoods sustained and futures secured.

📣 Announcing a new platform feature

Streamlining Trust Account Investments for a Better Investor Experience

With tax season around the corner, investors are looking for efficient ways to maximize returns while staying tax-smart. That’s why FrontFundr is introducing significant improvements to the Trust account investment process—making it easier, faster, and more intuitive than ever.

Seamless Trust Account Selection
Investors can now select a Trust account at the beginning of the investment process, ensuring a smoother and more intuitive experience.

If you’ve previously used a Trust account on FrontFundr, your plan number will be automatically pre-filled for future investments, provided the same Trust company is available.

Integrated Account Opening & E-Signatures
Previously, investors were redirected to a Trust company’s website to open an account. Now, all account opening documents appear directly within FrontFundr’s investment flow for e-signature, simplifying the process and reducing unnecessary steps.

Faster Processing and Fewer Steps
Once signed, FrontFundr submits the account opening documents directly to the Trust company, which assigns your plan number. This number is then automatically added to your investment signature document. Once funds are confirmed, your investment status is updated without the need for back-and-forth communication.

A More Efficient Investment Experience
By centralizing the Trust account setup within FrontFundr, we’ve created a seamless experience that reduces platform switching and streamlines the investment process for investors, Trust companies, and our team alike.

Read more about the improved process here →

📌 FrontFundr bulletin

▶️ #ICYMI last month, we hosted a 2025 Canada Private Markets & Venture Capital Outlook webinar. Our VP of Growth, Trieste Reading, sat down with Jan Christopher Arp, Founding Managing Partner of The Holt Xchange, and Luca Manglaviti, FrontFundr’s Investment Specialist, for an in-depth conversion. You can watch the webinar replay here.

📊 This week, we released our first sector report exclusively for Elite Circle members—a deep dive into fintech. If you're an Elite Circle member and didn’t receive the report, reach out to our team, and we’ll happily resend it via email. Not part of the Elite Circle yet? Learn more about the benefits of joining here.