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PARTNERING TO ADVANCE THE FINTECH FOUNDER EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 19th, 2024 -Calgary, AB, - DealPoint, the leading platform for streamlining private capital raising, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Fintech Cadence, an organization focused on advancing Canadas fintech ecosystem. This collaboration marks a significant step in empowering early-stage fintech founders in their Special Purpose Vehicle fundraising with full accounting and legal management.
Fintech Cadence, Canada’s leading fintech incubator, focuses on three main pillars - educating talent to help them learn more about the fintech industry, collaborating with stakeholders across the fintech industry to solve fintech challenges and supporting the creation of early-stage fintech startups. With a variety of programs and events that take in applications and participants from across Canada, this non-profit organization is dedicated to not only serving founders from the grassroots level; but also to advancing the financial system to serve all Canadians for the better.
Complementing Fintech Cadence’s startup support, DealPoint brings to the table its comprehensive suite of solutions aimed at simplifying the capital raising journey. From setting up your company syndicate in 48 hours, to onboarding investors, facilitating document management and managing the SPV; DealPoint empowers founders and investors alike to navigate the complexities of private capital raising with ease and confidence.
"The partnership between DealPoint and Fintech Cadence is a founder-first approach to supporting fintech capital fundraising," said Sandi Gilbert, Founder at DealPoint. "By supporting Canada’s fintech ecosystem with DealPoint's robust capital raising solutions, we are setup to empower founders with the ability to focus on their investor relations; as we manage the workflow."
As DealPoint is a member itself in the fintech sector we understand what it takes to grow a business in Canada. Leveraging any opportunity to simplify the execution, it allows your team to be efficient with your limited time and dollars. Through this strategic alliance, DealPoint and Fintech Cadence aim to bridge the gap between founders and capital administration, fostering a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem conducive to growth and innovation.
“These kinds of partnerships exemplify the collaboration that the fintech sector in Canada needs. It is crucial for organizations to unite in their efforts to enhance the experience for fintech founders and establish a sustainable future for Canada in the fintech industry. We are thrilled to team up with DealPoint and proud to partner with a Calgary-based company committed to empowering startups across Canada.” Layial El-Hadi – Executive Director, Fintech Cadence
With a shared commitment to excellence and startup success, the two companies are well-positioned to empower entrepreneurs and investors alike to create world-class Canadian fintechs.
For more information about DealPoint and Fintech Cadence, please visit fintechcadence.com and DealPoint.ca
About Dealpoint:
DealPoint is a Canadian leading platform for streamlining private capital raising, offering comprehensive solutions for issuers and investors navigating the complexities of early-stage investing. With a focus on efficiency, transparency, and compliance, DealPoint empowers clients to achieve their capital raising goals with confidence and ease.
About Fintech Cadence:
Fintech Cadence is Canada's fintech hub. Operating as a non-profit organization, we focus on educating fintech talent, supporting early- stage fintech startups and collaborating with other ecosystem players.
Media Contacts:
Marcie Jones
Head of Growth, DealPoint
Email: marcie@dealpoint.ca
Raul Braganza
Partnership Lead, Fintech Cadence
Email: raul@fintechcadence.com
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DealPoint Partners with Métis Settlements Development Corporation to Provide Fund Administration Services for Indigenous led Private Equity Impact Fund
Calgary, AB – JUNE 11, 2024 – DealPoint, a leader in innovative private capital solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Métis Settlements Development Corporation (MSDC). This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive fund administration services for MSDC’s newly established impact fund.
The Métis Settlements Impact Fund is a $100 million Impact fund focused on investments that advance Indigenous economic reconciliation. One of only a handful of Indigenous-led impact funds in Canada, investments will be selected to positively impact Indigenous communities and populations across Canada. The fund will act as a source of prosperity for the next seven generations of Métis settlement members, led by Indigenous voices in all investment decisions. By partnering with DealPoint, MSDC aims to ensure efficient and transparent management of its financial resources, thereby maximizing the impact of its investments.
Sandi Gilbert, Founder of DealPoint, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership: "We are honored to join forces with Métis Settlements Development Corporation to support their mission of driving meaningful change in Indigenous communities. Our innovative technology and expertise in fund administration will ensure the highest level of integrity and efficiency in administering the fund."
Barbara McKenzie, CEO of Métis Settlements Development Corporation, commented: "This partnership with DealPoint is a significant milestone for us. Their technology forward solutions and services will ensure the best experience possible for our investors. Together, we will ensure long term positive impact on our Métis communities, while creating returns for our investors and the Metis Settlements Limited Partnership"
About Dealpoint:
DealPoint is a leading Canadian platform for streamlining private capital raising, offering comprehensive solutions for issuers and investors navigating the complexities of fund administration. With a focus on efficiency, transparency, and compliance, DealPoint empowers clients to achieve their capital raising goals with confidence and ease.
About Métis Settlements Development Corporation:
The Metis Settlement Development Corporation (MSDC) is critical for the advancement of economic interests of the Metis Settlements in Alberta. It is a welcome tool that will foster economic prosperity with and for the benefit of all the Metis Settlements who share an interest in participating in various large scale investment opportunities that are best accessed as a group, rather than individually.
The Métis Settlements of Alberta are the only land based self-governing Métis in Canada. Established under the Métis Settlements Act in 1990 with the Government of Alberta. There are eight Métis Settlements in Alberta, representing over 5,000 members and covering 1.25M acres of land (512,121 hectares).
Media Contacts:
Marcie Jones
Head of Growth, DealPoint
Email: marcie@dealpoint.ca
Barbara McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer, MSDC
Email: barbara.mckenzie@msdcorp.ca
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DealPoint and Dealum Join Forces to Streamline Deal-Flow for Canadian Angel Investing
MAY 7th, 2024 -Calgary, AB, - DealPoint, the leading platform for streamlining private capital raising, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Dealum, the innovative investor group collaboration platform. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in empowering early-stage investors and startups through enhanced connectivity and efficiency.
Dealum has distinguished itself as a pioneering force in the realm of angel investing, offering a state-of-the-art platform designed to facilitate seamless collaboration among investors and startups. With its focus on optimizing the deal-flow process and fostering meaningful connections, Dealum has emerged as a go-to destination for both seasoned investors and burgeoning startups seeking capital infusion.
Complementing Dealum's expertise, DealPoint brings to the table its comprehensive suite of solutions aimed at simplifying the capital raising journey. From onboarding investors, facilitating document management and managing SPVs, DealPoint empowers issuers and investors alike to navigate the complexities of private capital raising with ease and confidence.
"The partnership between DealPoint and Dealum is a game-changer for an angel group’s experience," said Sandi Gilbert, Founder at DealPoint. "By combining Dealum's deal-flow collaboration platform with DealPoint's robust capital raising solutions, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to angel investors and startups worldwide."
Through this strategic alliance, DealPoint and Dealum aim to bridge the gap between angel investors and startups, fostering a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem conducive to growth and innovation. By leveraging their respective strengths and resources, the two companies are committed to empowering angels to access a deal-flow and a simple investor experience, maximizing access to high-potential investment opportunities.
“With Dealum's established presence and customer base in Canada, our partnership promises a win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and investors alike, offering seamless solutions for fundraising,” said Seren Rumjancevs, Dealum CEO. “We're happy to team up with DealPoint to innovate the Canadian Angel investing landscape. This collaboration holds significant potential to cater to the needs of the Canadian ecosystem.”
As DealPoint and Dealum embark on this collaborative journey, they look forward to ushering in a new era of innovation and opportunity in the early-stage investing landscape. With a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, the two companies are well-positioned to empower entrepreneurs and investors alike to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
For more information about DealPoint and Dealum, please visit dealum.com and
DealPoint.ca or email dealum@dealpoint.ca.
About Dealpoint:
DealPoint is a Canadian leading platform for streamlining private capital raising, offering comprehensive solutions for issuers and investors navigating the complexities of early-stage investing. With a focus on efficiency, transparency, and compliance, DealPoint empowers clients to achieve their capital raising goals with confidence and ease.
About Dealum:
Dealum is the leading deal flow and collaboration platform for angel group’s, built with angel network managers in mind. The platform makes deal sharing and syndication, pipeline and funnel management, and investor communication more efficient while creating a collaborative and thriving early-stage investor ecosystem.
Media Contacts:
Marcie Jones
Head of Growth, DealPoint
Email: marcie@dealpoint.ca
Seren Rumjancevs
CEO, Dealum
Email: seren@dealum.com
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DealPoint Partners with North Star Solutions to Innovate in the Canadian Exempt Market Dealer Sector
CALGARY, AB — April 22nd, 2024 — DealPoint, a leader in capital market innovations, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with North Star Solutions (North Star), an industry-leading Canadian compliance and securities solutions firm. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the exempt market dealer space by integrating North Star's comprehensive compliance services with Deal Point’s cutting-edge technology.
Since its inception in 2011, North Star has been at the forefront of supporting businesses with its robust Compliance as a Service (CaaS) solutions, management consulting, and since 2023, legal advice. Specializing in AML, securities, and privacy regulations, North Star is dedicated to ensuring that wealth and asset managers thrive within Canada's complex regulatory framework.
The partnership with DealPoint introduces a dynamic investor platform to the Canadian exempt market dealer sector and is designed to streamline capital raises, optimize KYC processes, and enhance the suitability of obligations for exempt market dealers. This synergy leverages North Star's CaaS offerings and DealPoint's workflow technology to provide a seamless, secure, and eZicient experience for investors, issuers, and brokers.
Now exempt market dealers have the ability to integrate North Star’s compliance services with DealPoint’s technology.
Key Benefits of the DealPoint Platform:
For Investors:
- Access to detailed, brand-specific data rooms for reviewing issuer details and offerings on any device.
- Simplified investor onboarding with guided document completion and electronic signature features.
- Enhanced ID verification for first-time investors, reducing the need for multiple verifications.
- Pre-Authorized Payment Processing without additional investor fees.
- A centralized investor dashboard for document management, tax forms, and updates.
For Brokers:
- User-friendly data room creation with support for rich media and comprehensive offering details.
- Customizable offerings and jurisdictional setup options.
- Streamlined review and approval of investments for NorthStar personnel.
- Efficient tracking of investor status, document execution, and funds received.
- Integration with trustees for Registered Plan management.
- Simplified investment document and data file downloads for issuer communication.
For more details on our partnership services, please reach out to us at northstar@dealpoint.ca.
Media Contacts:
Marcie Jones
Head of Growth, DealPoint
Email: marcie@dealpoint.ca
Neville Joanes
Chief Executive Officer, North Star Solutions
Email: neville.joanes@northstarcompliance.com
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DealPoint secures victory at the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Awards
CALGARY, AB — October 4th, 2023
150 applicants. 25 selected companies. 12 finalists. 1 Winner: DealPoint!
Let's unveil the exciting news... After a rigorous selection process that began with 150 standout applications from fintech startups across Canada, DealPoint has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award. This prestigious recognition comes after months of intense competition and showcases DealPoint's innovative fintech solutions, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the financial technology landscape.
Following careful evaluation by a panel of esteemed judges, the Top 12 startups were announced, each set to contend for over $375,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes. DealPoint, led by CEO and Founder Sandi Gilbert, stood out for its groundbreaking platform that digitizes investor onboarding and investment execution, bringing efficiency to the complex, paper-based fundraising process.
Sandi Gilbert, Founder & CEO at DealPoint, echoed the excitement of their big fintech award win, stating, "I'm really excited about what this means for the team to actually take it to the next level. The exposure has been fantastic. The team's really benefited from a lot of the workshops that we went through, and I'm just really excited about what the future looks like." This victory represents a significant step forward for DealPoint in the dynamic Calgary fintech landscape.
In a live pitch event at the Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary, DealPoint presented its innovative fintech solution to a judging panel composed of fintech experts and entrepreneurs from across Canada. The victory at the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Awards marks a significant milestone for DealPoint and underscores its commitment to reshaping and revolutionizing the fundraising technology industry.
DealPoint is honored to receive this award and extends its gratitude to its dedicated team, partners, and supporters who have played a pivotal role in this achievement. DealPoint's platform addresses the complexities of the $135 billion private capital market in Canada, focusing on streamlining compliance to make accessing capital more accessible and efficient. As the company continues to grow and innovate, it remains dedicated to its mission of streamlining the financial landscape and providing efficient solutions for companies, venture funds, angel networks, investment dealers, and securities lawyers.
DealPoint extends heartfelt congratulations to all 12 finalists and expresses gratitude to Jeff Smith at Digital Commerce Bank and Platform for their invaluable support.
The Runners-Up:
- 2nd Place - Blossom Social & Propra tied for second place and each take home $100,000
- Community Builder Award - Elev takes home $50,000
The Finalists: Bidmii, Credit App, LenderBidding, Expedier, Padder, Periculum, Quickly, Yield Exchange Inc.
About Dealpoint:
DealPoint is a leading platform for companies, venture funds, angel networks, investment dealers, and securities lawyers, offering solutions to digitize investor onboarding and execution.
For more information about DealPoint and its innovative fintech solutions, please visit DealPoint.ca
For media inquiries, please contact: info@dealpoint.ca
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