🚀 From 30Under30 wins to 10 years of impact—here’s what’s new at FrontFundr

🔔 Your campaign updates feed

🍷 Proxies extend as they approach a major milestone! After closing their initial campaign last week, which brought Proxies to 99.9% of their ambitious funding target, Proxies has decided to continue raising for another 90 days to blow past the 100% mark and beyond. Read more.

Invest in Proxies | $1.74M Raised | 100% of target

🔔 Alumni updates

🌸 Blossom Social Co-Founders Maxwell Nicholson and Brandon Beavis are celebrating their 30Under30 recognition from BC Business. Huge congratulations to them! Read more about it here.

🩸 joni is launching BLEED, a beautiful and powerful anthology of period stories written to be shared. The first coffee table book dedicated to celebrating our collective stories around our menstrual cycles. Read more about it here.

🥬 KaleMart24 has announced a new location right next to McGill University. This store will bring its curated selection of healthy snacks, drinks, and better-for-you essentials to the heart of downtown, making it easier than ever to access natural, great-tasting products 24/7. Read more.

🤔 What’s on our minds

10 Years of FrontFundr. 1 Incredible Community. 🎉

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been celebrating our record-breaking 2024—but this June, we’re taking a moment to reflect on something even bigger: 10 years of impact in the private markets.

It all started on May 29, 2015, when the very first equity crowdfunding investment in Canada was made through FrontFundr. That moment sparked a movement to democratize access to private capital markets—and thousands of investors and founders have since helped reshape who gets to invest and who gets funded.

Now, we’re inviting you to celebrate that journey with us.

📍 June 10 | OneEleven, Toronto | 6:00–9:00 PM

Join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration featuring:

• ✨ Fireside chat with our Founder & CEO, Peter-Paul Van Hoeken

• ✨ A panel of standout founders who’ve raised on FrontFundr

• ✨ A spotlight on bold milestones and record-breaking campaigns from the past decade

• ✨ Networking reception with food & drinks

🎟 RSVP now to save your spot →

Are you a partner organization interested in sponsoring the event? Let’s make something special together—reach out to [email protected] to get involved.

Let’s raise a glass to the next 10 years of community-powered capital. 🥂

🎙️ 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.

📌 FrontFundr bulletin

🚀 Kicking Off Vancouver Startup Week with Community & Capital

We had an incredible time at the Opening Reception & Ecosystem Showcase to launch Vancouver Startup Week—spotlighting 10 years of equity crowdfunding in Canada and connecting with brilliant founders who have game changing ideas.

Huge thanks to Vancouver Startup Week for hosting such an inspiring night—and shoutout to our team members Trieste Reading and Quan Lee (who just celebrated 9 years at FrontFundr!) for repping us at the booth.

Here’s to the next decade of community-powered capital!

📢 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

🌐 Heading to Web Summit Vancouver? Let’s Connect!

FrontFundr will be on the ground at Web Summit Vancouver next week—one of the world’s leading gatherings for startups, investors, and innovation leaders.

If you’re attending and want to connect, chat community capital, or learn more about how we’re reshaping private market access in Canada, reach out to Trieste Reading, our VP of Growth, on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected].

👋 We’d love to meet founders, investors, and ecosystem partners who are building the future. See you there!