🚀 Big News: Blossom at the TSX, Proxies Closing Today & 2024 Report Highlights

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🍷 Proxies closes today! With less than 24 hours left to invest, they’re reminding investors of their recognized retail partners, the Michelin-starred restaurants that serve their non-alcoholic wine, and their positioning in the growing global market. Read more.

Invest in Proxies | $1.66M Raised | 95% of target

🪟 RYSE just hosted their AGM! And they're giving investors the inside scoop. RYSE’s 2025 Shareholders Meeting unveiled the new Aura brand, a major product launch, and strategic growth moves fueling our smart home innovation. Read more.

Invest in RYSE | $1.41M Raised | 94% of target

🔔 Alumni updates

⚡ Marine Innovation Takes Off: Big news in blue tech! VoltSafe has partnered with Mostar Labs to develop smart, mobile charging systems for electric boats, marine tech, and next-gen defence applications. It’s a major leap toward electrifying marine infrastructure. Read more.

🏅 Joni Teams Up with 2025 Canada Games To mark Menstrual Hygiene Month, Joni is providing free, sustainable period care to all athletes at the 2025 Canada Games—helping create a more inclusive and barrier-free playing field. Read more.

Prairie Clean Energy is sharing more about their new facility in Weyburn, SK! With the lease signed and equipment on order, this innovative project is set to transform sustainable energy as the world’s first flax straw multi-processing facility. Watch the video they released.

🤔 What’s on our minds

FrontFundr Celebrates Blossom’s TSX Market Close – A Milestone for Equity Crowdfunding 🍁🚀

This week, the FrontFundr team was proud to attend Blossom Social’s market close ceremony at the Toronto Stock Exchange, celebrating two major achievements:

✅ Reaching 250,000+ investors on their social investing platform
✅ Completing the fastest equity crowdfunding raise in Canadian history—$1.93M raised from 1,100+ investors in just 6 hours on FrontFundr

FrontFundr team members Peter-Paul Van Hoeken, Will Tang, Trieste Reading, and Nick Smith were there in person to mark this historic moment. We were also thrilled to see longtime FrontFundr investors such as Rudy Breda, an Elite Circle member, and Asad Jalib among the crowd.

This wasn’t just a celebration for Blossom—it was a defining moment for equity crowdfunding in Canada. Seeing a community-backed company take the stage at the TSX sends a clear message: Private market investing is evolving, and the public is taking part.

We’re witnessing a new era where everyday investors are shaping the future of innovation—together. Congratulations again to Maxwell Nicholson and the entire Blossom team and their investor community. The momentum is just getting started. 💥

✍️ From our desk

2024: A Breakthrough Year for FrontFundr and Our Portfolio Companies

As we dive into 2025, we’re excited to celebrate a standout 2024—one filled with resilience, record-breaking raises, and remarkable milestones that highlight the strength of community-driven investing in Canada’s private markets.

Liquidity Wins That Wow: Investors enjoyed major returns with Hempalta’s TSX listing delivering a 126% peak return, Liquid Wind’s acquisition generating 6-8x multiples, and 3iQ Global Cryptoasset Fund’s exit hitting an impressive 233% return. These wins show the diverse opportunities available through FrontFundr.

Record Raises Fuel Innovation: Edison Motors led the pack with over $2.4M raised for Canada’s first production electric hybrid work truck. Blossom Social, an Apple Top 25 App for 2025, nearly hit $2.5M, and Rentberry secured $1.3M USD for its AI-powered rental platform—proof that investor enthusiasm is stronger than ever.

Alumni Making Impact: Our companies are changing the game—from Manzil surpassing $50M in Halal mortgage financing and expanding into the U.S., to Joni’s revolutionary menstrual care products now in Costco, and VoltSafe’s cleantech innovations earning awards and patents.

Championing Diversity: FrontFundr continues to empower underrepresented founders, with 34% of our portfolio led by diverse groups and 19% female-founded or women-led—outpacing traditional venture capital and proving the power of inclusive investing.

This feature is part of our 2024 Portfolio Report section in the latest Community Capital Report —a deep dive into the impact and innovation driven by our investor community.

👉 Read our 2024 Community Capital Report

🎙️ Hear from our latest founder feature

Redefining the Wine Experience: The Story of Proxies with Co-Founder & President Charlie Friedmann

🍷 On a breakthrough moment: Partnering with André Mack was a game-changer. At his New York restaurant, we hosted a dinner pairing Proxies alongside wine, with top food and wine journalists in attendance. The response was incredible—it proved Proxies could stand alongside traditional wines.

📈 On growth milestones: We’ve built partnerships with top restaurants like The French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park, but real growth comes from retail. With $15M+ in revenue and 500,000+ bottles sold, we’ve scaled intentionally, focusing on the right opportunities. Now, demand is accelerating.

🚀 On what sets Proxies apart: We’re not just following the non-alcoholic trend—we’re building a category. Big wine brands struggle to connect with younger consumers, but Proxies bridges that gap. Our direct-to-consumer expertise gives us a lasting edge as the industry evolves.

🎧 Want to hear the full story? Listen on Spotify.

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🎉 Celebrate 10 Years of Community Capital with Us!
Ten years ago, the first equity crowdfunding investment was made through FrontFundr. On June 10th, we’re marking a decade of impact with a special in-person event at OneEleven in Toronto.

Join us for an evening of connection, a fireside chat with our CEO, a panel of standout founders, and a look back at the campaigns that helped shape the future of private investing in Canada.

Spots are limited—reserve your ticket now!

📢 We’re Hiring: Marketing Coordinator (a.k.a. the New Voice Behind This Newsletter!)

Are you a creative storyteller with a growth mindset? Passionate about startups, private markets, and building community through content?

FrontFundr is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to own our weekly newsletter, lead high-impact campaigns, and help scale one of Canada’s most innovative fintech platforms. You’ll create compelling content, promote active investment opportunities, and drive real engagement across our investor and entrepreneur communities.

📍Hybrid role | 📈 Growth-focused | ✍️ Content-driven

Apply now → [email protected] or learn more on LinkedIn