❄️ That's a wrap

Welcome back, Investor! What’s new this week?

  • What’s new from our currently raising ✨

  • A few last alumni updates for the year 📅

  • Winner, winner, Holiday dinner 🥂

  • Take a listen to the Sheringham Distillery podcast episode 🎧

🔔 Your campaign updates feed

The draw is in, and TSS Rovers are set to face Valour FC in the 2025 Canadian Championship this spring (date TBC). This marks their third consecutive year in the competition, where they’ve made history as the first L1 Club to defeat a professional team with their 3-1 victory over Valour FC in 2023.

Flower Turbines is having an exclusive sale! This December, enjoy discounts on Flower Turbines' innovative wind turbines. Beautify your home while cutting down your electric bill with their special holiday packages. Read more about it in their latest update.

🎓 Alumni Updates

Key has launched a referral program, offering property owners a unique way to maximize their rental income while addressing Canada’s homeownership crisis! Here’s the deal: refer a property owner and earn $750, or let Key manage your rental property and save $1,500 in fees upfront. Learn more about this opportunity to transform rental property management while making a difference.

HEMPALTA has taken a major step forward by acquiring 100% ownership of Hemp Carbon Standard (HCS), solidifying its leadership in the hemp-based carbon credit market. This milestone strengthens HEMPALTA’s sustainability efforts while creating new opportunities for global farmers and shareholders.

Exciting news—joni period care is now available at Costco in Langford, BC, and Vaughan, ON, as well as online at Costco.ca! This trial run is a huge milestone for the brand, and your support can help make it permanent. Stock up, share, or donate to help end period poverty and support their mission for period equity!

🌟 FrontFundr’s Ring in the New Year Challenge

As we wrap up the Ring in the New Year Challenge, we want to thank everyone who joined in to make this campaign such a success! Over the past few weeks, we’ve loved seeing your enthusiasm, stories, and reflections as we celebrated investing and growth together.

Here are just a few highlights from your responses:

  • Best advice for new investors? "Do your homework, but don’t get analysis paralysis—sometimes you just have to take the leap."

  • Most rewarding investment? "I backed a local food company and later saw their products hit grocery shelves—it felt like a win for the whole community."

  • Favourite money memory? “Using my dividends from an investment to treat my family to a special dinner—it made the journey feel real.”

🎁 What’s Next?
We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Grand Prize—a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy Buds3 Pro—is Anthony L.! Congratulations, Anthony L.! We’ll be reaching out to confirm your details to get your prize shipped out to you.

Even though the challenge is over, the reflections and stories we’ve shared will carry us into the new year with inspiration and community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us—here’s to an exciting 2025 ahead!

✍ Founder Feature

Alayne & Jason MacIsaac | Sheringham Distillery

On the early days: Starting Sheringham Distillery was a leap of faith – we bootstrapped everything, poured in all our resources, and committed to learning as we went. It was just the two of us at first, distilling by day, hitting the streets for sales at night, and saying yes to every opportunity to get our products in front of people. From farmers’ markets to cocktail lounges, we knocked on doors, shared our story, and hustled nonstop. That grit and hands-on approach are still at the heart of what we do today.

On awards: In terms of accolades, we’ve won numerous awards, but one standout moment was winning the World’s Best Contemporary Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards in London. Beating hundreds of entries was incredible validation of our quality. The judges noted how they kept returning to Seaside Gin during the blind tastings, drawn by its freshness. That kind of recognition really underscores the level we’re operating at.

On leadership: For us, leadership is about being authentic and leading by example. Our team sees how hard we work, and we’re deeply involved in day-to-day operations. We treat the business like a family, encouraging everyone to own their roles and bring forward their ideas. Accountability is also key—we hold ourselves accountable, which inspires the team to do the same. Ultimately, we’re all working toward the same goals, and that sense of shared purpose drives us forward.

Want to listen to the full episode?
Spotify / YouTube

📌 FrontFundr Bulletin

As we end the year, please note that our offices will be closed from December 25th until January 6th so our team can relax, recharge, and start the year off on a strong note. For any inquiries that come in during that time, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can! See you in the new year!

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