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🔋 RheEnergise has launched! RheEnergise turns small hills into powerful energy storage using High-Density Hydro®—a pumped hydro solution that's 2.5x more efficient, thanks to a fluid denser than water. This unlocks more sites for renewable long-duration energy storage. Read more.

Invest in RheEnergise | $3.21M Raised | 62% of target

🪟 RYSE is closing on Monday! RYSE is a smart home startup, creating devices to motorize window blinds, shades & curtains, controllable via smartphone, schedules, voice, or automated to reduce indoor cooling and lighting electricity, and GHG emissions.

Invest in RYSE | $1.44M Raised | 96% of target

🚁 AIRmarket shares more about SKYLINK! AIRmarket’s SKYLINK RTM is a real-time drone traffic platform built for BVLOS operations. It integrates GPS tracking, surveillance, and flight approvals with NAV CANADA—paving the way for safe, scalable unmanned aviation. Read more.

Invest in AIRmarket | $67K Raised | 27% of target

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Prairie Clean Energy just launched its new Prairie Clean Litter brand and announced an exclusive partnership with the Regina Humane Society—marking another big milestone in their journey.

joni is a top 5 finalist for the CHFA Brand Excellence Award—and CHFA members can vote until July 11 to help them win. They're also nominated for the Equity & Impact Award and Agent of Change Award for CEO Linda Biggs. Winners will be announced at CHFA NOW Toronto on September 20.

Blossom Social is hosting Canada’s largest DIY investor meet-up at the Rogers Centre, with panels featuring top finance creators and booths from partners like Harvest ETFs. After 700+ attendees last year, they’re aiming for 1,000+ this time—plus meet-ups in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, NYC, and LA.

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Smart Home Innovation: A Closer Look at RYSE’s Equity Crowdfunding Round

The smart home space is heating up. Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and LG have spent billions acquiring companies like Nest, Ring, and Homey—showing just how much demand there is for smart, connected living.

Now, a Canadian startup is gaining attention in the same space. RYSE builds AI-powered devices that motorize and automate existing window shades. Their retrofit solution works with all major smart home ecosystems—and it's backed by 10+ patents, including a court ruling that allows them to block copycat products on Amazon.

RYSE has already generated over $12 million in revenue, doubled year-over-year growth, and secured shelf space in 100+ Best Buy locations. They’ve also just secured a $2 million USD media investment from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) to accelerate brand awareness and customer acquisition.

And there’s more: RYSE recently launched a new, lower-cost sister brand called aura—designed to bring smart shade technology to even more households. If RYSE is the Lexus of the product line, think of aura as the Toyota—affordable, accessible, and powered by the same smart home innovation.

Now raising on FrontFundr, RYSE is offering shares at $1.90 as it scales to meet growing demand in the $158B global smart home market.

Explore the opportunity on FrontFundr.

🤔 What’s on our minds

Navigating Uncertainty: What Rising TSX Futures Could Signal in a Volatile World

This week, TSX futures crept up 0.2%—a quiet move that speaks volumes. In the face of growing tensions in the Middle East, including U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, markets are showing a surprising level of calm.

Oil prices jumped on fears that Iran could disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Yet even with this geopolitical flashpoint, Canadian equities held steady. Why?

The Market Is Watching—But Not Panicking

Investors are becoming more adept at distinguishing between long-term structural risks and short-term geopolitical noise. History shows markets can be surprisingly resilient in times of conflict, especially when central banks signal stability—as is currently the case with the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada.

At the same time, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s engagement with U.S. leadership on de-escalation has offered a degree of reassurance to investors at home.

What This Means for Investors

• Commodities as Early Indicators: Oil and gold remain go-to barometers during geopolitical tension. Oil’s spike suggests inflationary pressures could return if supply chains are disrupted. Keep an eye on whether Iran escalates further—especially with any moves to block the Strait of Hormuz.

• Rate Cuts on the Horizon? If global uncertainty mounts, we may see central banks respond with more cautious signals. That could buoy equity markets in the short term—particularly in growth sectors like tech.

• Energy and Materials in Focus: Canadian markets are heavily weighted toward these sectors, which could benefit if oil and commodity prices stay elevated. But if tensions cool and oil retreats, investors may rotate toward defensives or tech.

Key Takeaways

• Diversification matters. Geopolitical events can create sharp, sector-specific impacts. A diversified portfolio remains your best hedge against volatility.

• Watch oil, not just headlines. If oil surges past $100/barrel, inflation and central bank reactions could follow.

• Don’t underestimate the TSX. Canada’s index has quietly held its ground in turbulent times, supported by commodities and policy stability.

Final Thought

Markets don’t always react the way you’d expect. While headlines may point to chaos, the TSX’s quiet climb tells a different story: investors are alert, but not alarmed. In times like these, a steady hand—and a balanced portfolio—are your greatest assets.

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Redefining Smart Homes: The Story of RYSE with Founder & CEO Trung Pham

🔆 On a breakthrough moment: The residential market is massive—over 90% of window shades in North America are manually controlled, nearly 500 million units. Unlike a single purchase like a doorbell, customers often buy multiple units, creating a huge retrofit opportunity. This scale showed us the vast potential for motorizing existing shades.

📈 On growth milestones: At RYSE, we focus on continuous testing—micro tests for product and marketing ideas to ensure real return on investment. We’ve built a strong IP moat with six issued patents, three pending, plus an Amazon court judgment that lets us block copycats from major channels like Amazon and retail. This unique position means no direct competitors can legally sell at scale where we operate.

🚀 On what sets RYSE apart: We’re not just innovating a product; we’re transforming how people interact with their homes by motorizing manual shades efficiently. With strong patent protection across Canada, the US, EU, and China, RYSE is the only legal retrofit smart-shade solution in high-volume channels—setting us apart in the smart home tech market.

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