Karsten Wenzlaff, Advisor
August 26th, 2025
Karsten Wenzlaff is a Crowdfunding and Fintech Expert from Germany. He is Secretary-General of Digit[...]
Category Archives: Equity Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding
FrontFundr Achieves Record Investment Growth in 2025
FrontFundr | Nov 20, 2025
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Strong Rise in Revenue and Investor Participation as Private Markets at Record Levels
On 18 November 2025, FrontFundr announced its fiscal year 2025 results for the year ending 30 September 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.85 million, which it stated was a 60% increase from fiscal 2024. FrontFundr also reported an EBITDA loss of $45,000, compared with a loss of $1.25 million in the previous fiscal year. The company described these results as its strongest annual performance.
See: Equity Crowdfunding Breaks Records in Canada
According to the release, FrontFundr processed $81.4 million in investment volume during fiscal 2025, representing a 45% increase over fiscal 2024. The company completed 5,729 investment transactions during the period, nearly double the number completed the year before.
The company also increased it's investor base in 2025 with 58,335 registered users, an increase of 24% over the prior year. The number of active investors reached 20,148, an increase of 28% compared with fiscal 2024.
FrontFundr cited several campaigns that contributed to activity on the platform. Edison Motors raised $6.9 million, and Blossom Social raised $1.93 million in under one week marking Canada’s most successful equity crowdfunding campaign.
The company also provided early results from the start of fiscal 2026. FrontFundr generated $255,200 in revenue for October 2025, which exceeded its internal monthly target by 68%.
FrontFundr mentioned in the release that these stellar fiscal 2025 results coincided with the firm's 10 year milestone from the day the company processed its first investment in May 2015. The release links the milestone with the reported increases in revenue, completed transactions, investment volume, registered users, active investors, and individual campaign outcomes.
See: Fintech Fridays EP57: 10 Years of Investment Crowdfunding: Past, Present & Future Since the JOBS Act
With equity crowdfunding as part of the wider private markets landscape in Canada, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association reported that the first nine months of 2025 marked the strongest nine month period on record for private equity, with $56.5 billion across 483 transactions.
Congrats!
FrontFundr’s fiscal 2025 results highlight a year where the company reported growth across its platform, and reaching the 10 year mark offers a moment to congratulate Peter-Paul and the entire team and acknowledge the sustained multi year effort behind that progress. Recognizing this milestone is appropriate as the company continues its work within Canada’s developing investment crowdfunding and private market investing landscape.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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DealMaker Raises $20M to Expand AI Capital Platform
Financing | Nov 11, 2025
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AI Capital Platform DealMaker Secures New Funding to Scale AI Innovation and Expand Its Reach
On November 6 2025, Canadian founded DealMaker announced that it has secured $20 million USD in equity and debt financing led by Information Venture Partners and CIBC Innovation Banking. The company recently opened new U.S. headquarters in New York City in April of this year. DealMaker says funds will support product innovation, AI deployment, and market expansion as the company continues to innovate how issuers connect directly with investors (aka investment crowdfunding).
DealMaker’s model is built around direct-to-investor offerings, allowing startups, growth stage companies, and pre-IPO issuers to raise funds without intermediaries. The company has now powered over 900 offerings and processed more than 1.5 million individual investments, representing over $2.3 billion raised.
See: CIBC Innovation Banking Backs DealMaker’s Growth
By combining digital onboarding, payments, and investor relations tools, DealMaker positions itself as a single platform for issuers seeking efficiency and transparency in capital formation. While its current operations are centered in the United States, DealMaker’s origins and investor ties highlight the role Canadian fintech expertise continues to play in North American capital markets.
Rebecca Kacaba, DealMaker Co-Founder & CEO:
"This round allows us to accelerate the deployment of AI across our product line, capitalize on emerging ownership models across professional and collegiate sports, and deliver greater value to our customers. This positions DealMaker to be a market leader in a rapidly growing sector where more and more companies-from startups to the hottest IPOs are prioritizing retail investors."
DealMaker Sports Launch
The capital will accelerate the rollout of AI across its platform and strengthen products such as DealMaker Sports, its new division connecting retail investors to sports ownership opportunities.
See: From eSports to Interactive Gaming
DealMaker Sports enables leagues, teams, and athletes to tap into their own communities for capital by converting fans into investors. With a platform built for speed, checkout is mobile-friendly and brands get real-time analytics on who’s investing and why. Raise under exemptions like Reg CF, Reg A+ and Reg D, whether you’re targeting $500 K or $50 M and build loyalty, revenue and growth all at once.
Outlook
As AI becomes embedded in every part of financial infrastructure, platforms like DealMaker could help reduce friction, lower costs, and expand access to retail participation. For Canadian fintechs, DealMaker's success reinforces the importance of building scalable, compliant, and investor-centric solutions that can compete globally while supporting innovation and inclusion.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Gander Social Nears $1.5M as Canadians Invest in Canada
Equity Crowdfunding | Oct 31, 2025
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Gander Social’s Fast Funding Raise Reflects Canadians Investing in National Digital Independence
On October 24, 2025, Gander Social, a Canadian alternative to foreign-owned social platforms, announced that they surpassed $1 million raised from more than 1,595 investors in its initial private community phase, exceeding their target in just over a week. Then on October 30, the company announced in a release that they are opening the campaign up to the public on FrontFundr, inviting Canadians across the country to join its growing base of community owners.
See: CSA Proposes $50K Harmonized Self Certified Investor Exemption
The campaign has now raised almost $1.2 million and is targeting $1.5 million and continues to grow rapidly through organic participation and word-of-mouth sharing, demonstrating the strong appetite for Canadian-built platforms and the expanding role of equity crowdfunding in mobilizing retail investors, especially at a time when early stage venture funding channels are under pressure.
Canadian Platform with Purpose
Led by Ottawa-based longtime creative director turned founder CEO Ben Waldman, Gander Social is built by a small team of Canadian engineers and creators who want to give people a trustworthy alternative to ad-driven social media. The company is structured as a Public Benefit Corporation, showing its commitment to long-term public accountability rather than short-term profit. Waldman described the movement behind Gander as “more like a call to arms,” a push to rebuild online spaces around community ownership and digital sovereignty.
BenWaltman, CEO Gander Social:
“We’re not seeking venture capital, foreign funding, bombarding you with ads, and we’re not going to sell your data. We’re inviting you to become co-owners of Gander with us. The world is screaming for an alternative, so we’re building it with Gander Social right here in Canada.”
Wave of Investment Patriotism
By setting a minimum investment of $255, Gander is making participation accessible to everyday Canadians. The campaign reinforces the growing “keep it in Canada” mindset that prioritizes domestic ownership, ethical innovation, and sustainable platform design. Investors are not just looking for returns but they want to help define the kind of digital economy they want to see in Canada.
See: H1 2025 Global Fintech Funding Slows, Some Sectors Firing
As Canada feels the geopolitical pressures, across the country investors are embracing equity crowdfunding to participate directly in the innovation economy and keep growth capital in Canada. It’s a model that strengthens community engagement while advancing national competitiveness and financial inclusion.
Conclusion
For policymakers and fintech advocates, Gander’s raise demonstrates how equity crowdfunding can mobilize citizens to fund nationally significant ventures. It shows how financial innovation and digital sovereignty can align to strengthen Canada’s independence, resilience, and competitiveness in a global tech landscape increasingly defined by foreign control. Learn more about the Gander Social campaign here.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create aa vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Globe Ranked Top Growing Fintech Companies 2025
Fintech | Oct 3, 2025
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Globe and Mail Ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Fintechs 2025
On September 26, 2025, the Globe and Mail released its 2025 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The annual list tracks Canadian firms based on three-year revenue growth, offering a quick snapshot of where innovation is scaling fastest (think revenue, headcount, growth).
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This year’s ranking features a great group of fintech and digital finance firms that are impacting how Canadians borrow, pay, invest, insure, and embed financial services into everyday life.
Fintech-related Companies from the 2025 Ranking
| Rank | Company | Sector | Description |
| #3 | Gearlay | Web3 / Blockchain | Blockchain-based enterprise financial software |
| #4 | Float | Lending & Embedded Finance | SME finance and corporate card platform |
| #5 | veritree | ESG & Green Finance | Digital carbon credits and reforestation finance |
| #11 | Novisto | ESG & Green Finance | ESG disclosure, data, and reporting platform |
| #24 | FundMore | Lending & AI | Automated mortgage underwriting |
| #32 | Quandri | AI & Automation / Insurtech | Insurance automation bots |
| #39 | Autocorp.ai | AI & Lending | AI-powered auto retail finance |
| #44 | Helcim | Payments | Merchant payment processing |
| #57 | CapIntel | WealthTech | Digital platform for advisors and wealth managers |
| #62 | PomeGran | Digital Infrastructure | Broadband and connectivity backbone |
| #65 | BOXX Insurance | Insurtech | Cyber insurance and protection |
| #72 | SWTCH Energy | Payments Infra / Energy | EV charging + payments integration |
| #86 | Makeship | Alternative Finance / Crowdfunding | Creator crowdfunding platform |
| #108 | Fintel Connect | Web3 / Marketing | Performance marketing for fintechs and crypto |
| #110 | Justwealth | WealthTech | Robo-advisor portfolio management |
| #112 | HONK | Payments | Contactless mobility/parking payments |
| #119 | Merchant Growth | Lending & SME Finance | Working capital financing |
| #129 | MindBridge | AI & Regtech | AI anomaly detection and audit |
| #137 | Loans Canada | Lending & Alt Finance | Loan marketplace and credit scoring |
| #140 | PolicyMe | Insurtech | Digital-first life insurance |
| #149 | Zum Rails | Open Banking & Payments | Open banking and payments APIs |
| #158 | Trolley | Payments | Global payouts and compliance |
| #204 | FundThrough | Lending & Alt Finance | Invoice financing and cash flow optimization |
Beyond the Globe’s List
While the Globe and Mail ranking provides a valuable view of Canadian fintech growth, it is far from exhaustive. Many high-growth firms remain absent because they operate in stealth mode, choose not to disclose financial data, or do not meet eligibility thresholds. Early-stage innovators, companies with holding structures abroad, and ventures acquired by larger incumbents also fall outside the ranking.
See: Canada’s Payments Innovation Push Gains Speed
For NCFA’s community, this means the list represents only part of the country’s dynamic ecosystem of fintech, Web3, AI, alternative finance, and digital-first ventures that are scaling globally. For a broader view of Canada’s financial tech innovation landscape, see NCFA’s fintech directory at https://fintechcanada.io/.
Congrats to All the Scaling Canadian Fintechs
Canadian fintech companies are excelling in lending, payments, Web3, insurtech, ESG, AI, digital infrastructure, and many other subcategories. These companies mirror how regulation, access to capital, and collaboration between industry and government is critical to ensure Canadian fintechs continue to thrive in an increasingly globally competitive landscape.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create aa vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Canada Crowdfunded Their Way to the World Cup
Crowdfunding | Oct 1, 2025
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How a $1M Crowdfunding Drive Fuelled Canada to a Gutsy 2025 World Cup Run
On March 7, 2025, Rugby Canada announced a bold public campaign to fund its women’s high performance team to England 2025. The campaign laid out a $1 million shortfall to cover the full season's program that costs $3.6 million (but the union's budget fell short). So to close the funding gap, they opened the doors to fans, alumni, and corporate donors and launched a dedicated donation portal for this effort: Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025 donation portal.
That night, the campaign thermometer sat at zero. By morning, it was alive as part financing tool and part storytelling engine that sparked a national movement in Canadian sport.
Building Narrative, Urgency, and Ownership
Rugby Canada needed more than dollars. They needed narrative. The early campaign push did three essential things well:
1. Explained the gap 'the need/ mission'
They didn't just ask for support but described the exact dollars missing and how each contributed dollar would map to camps, nutrition, recovery, and test matches.
See: US Fundraising Firm RaiseRight Acquires Canada’s FlipGive
2. Offered Donors Participation
Supporters weren’t just donors but they were treated as 'partners' in getting the Canadian Women's Rugby team ready for the World Cup 2025, a massive global sporting event.
3. Tracked Campaign Updates Front and Centre
Independent rugby media tracked progress. In April, RugbyPass ran a report noting the still‑open funding hole and provided key updates in how far along the drive had come, and how much further they still needed to go to achieve their mission.
The Run-up to Close
As the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup (hosted in England) drew closer and closer, media narratives framed Canada not just as underfunded underdogs but as gritty, scrappy, and deserving contenders. Sky Sports ran a feature titled “How non‑professional Canada crowdfunded its way to the final push,” saying pledges “reached 95 percent.”
Meanwhile, ESPN ran a narrative piece under the banner “Canada crowdfunded their way to the World Cup” juxtaposing the team’s funding shortfall with their on‑field ambitions.
See: CSA Proposes $50K Harmonized Self Certified Investor Exemption
Kudus to participating media that helped raise awareness for such an important Canadian funding drive. It really shows what's possible when the full ecosystem gets behind an initiative and drives momentum forward. There's a natural connection between executing a well timed and focused financing campaign and executing a key sports performance, and the public knows it. #ElbowsUp
Canada's Performance Defied Expectations
When England 2025 kicked off, Canada stepped onto the pitch motivated by even greater purpose, not a team suffering by funding shortfall anxiety.
In pool play they went undefeated, carving out physical, disciplined performances that turned heads.
In the quarter final, they defeated a powerful Australia squad.
In the semi final, they shocked the rugby world by defeating New Zealand (perennial favourites) to reach their first Women’s Rugby World Cup final.
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On September 27, before a packed Twickenham, Canada faced hosts England. They lost but not meekly. In the aftermath, coach Kevin Rouet and captain stressed that the match was decided on performance, not excuses, a point that resonates in Reuters’ coverage of the final.
Taking Risks and Overcoming Tension Culture
Crowdfunding bought the players the chance to compete on equal footing, free of resource excuses. The lesson for Canada as a sporting nation was significant. When supports and fans step in to close gaps, institutions can't ignore the demand for sustainable, professionalized backing of women’s rugby.
Players adjusted their off season budgets and personal spending to show they were all in on the campaign narrative.
Coaching staff scheduled extra camps contingent on fundraising milestones, keeping the team in lockstep with the thermometer.
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Each media checkpoint (50%, 80%, 95%) became a moment of drama as the story unfolded. Would the final stretch succeed or stall? That tension made the campaign itself a parallel storyline to the competition.
Critics wondered whether public fundraising blurred lines between sport and fandom but supporters embraced the risk, seeing their dollars as equity in national ambition at a time when Canada needs to buckle down and drive through the line.
When everyone's in the same boat, the winds will sail.
Closing Outlook
This was more than just a funding story. If you want one of those, feel free to read the real story of access to capital. It was about turning a resource gap (a modern day limitation) into shared ownership.
Canada’s women made their financial constraints visible, linked every dollar to performance outcomes, and invited supporters to become backers in the journey. That transparency changed how Canadians see women’s sport funding not as charity, but as investment with real returns.
See: Report Insights: DIY Investors in Canada on the Rise
The campaign also created accountability. Once the thermometer went public, the team owed backers results, not just thanks.
The story will not always be this dramatic, but the connections and motivations are real, and crowdfunding amplifies that blueprint. Define the gap, own the narrative, attach every contribution to a tangible outcome, and treat supporters as true partners.
Collaboration was at the core! Players, fans, alumni, sponsors, and media all carried their share of the work. As Canada’s women look beyond 2025, the responsibility now shifts to institutions, national sport bodies, sponsors, and public agencies to ensure future generations no longer need to crowdfund their path to the world stage, or maybe they should! #GoCanada
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create aa vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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US Fundraising Firm RaiseRight Acquires Canada’s FlipGive
M&A | Oct 1, 2025
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RaiseRight Buys FlipGive to Expand Team Fundraising Across North America
On September 18, 2025, US-based fundraising solutions provider RaiseRight announced the acquisition of Toronto-based FlipGive, a Certified B Corporation known for cashback shopping combined with community fundraising tools. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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RaiseRight is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and best known for scrip and gift card fundraising programs that direct spending power to local groups. The company cites more than $900 million raised with over 750 brand partners across 30 years of operations.
FlipGive’s Early Crowdfunding Origins
FlipGive first went public in 2013, self-described as a retailer-driven fundraising model for schools, sports teams and communities. When they first launched, the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada listed FlipGive on it's original crowdfunding directory (not maintained since Jan 2019, as NCFA hosts a new fintech directory in Canada here. as crowdfunding for non profits through product sales and donations, a model that merged a crowdfunding ethos with shopping rewards and donations.
The focus evolved from one time pledges to everyday shopping that earns cash back for teams and community groups. Retailers and restaurants share a percentage of transactions, which turns routine purchases into a steady funding stream.
FlipGive later scaled embedded rewards and reported strong growth, including a $4 million Series B financing round in 2023 in an funding roundup mentioning FlipGive.
See: Equity Crowdfunding Breaks Records in Canada
According to FlipGive’s own platform data, teams have raised more than $56.6 million through the service, converting everyday purchases into direct support for youth sports and community groups. This total reflects contributions generated from more than 50,000 teams (including my kids hockey team fundraisers!) via $425 million in sales across 900 brands, serving more than 900,000 FlipGive members.
These numbers clearly confirm the demand and impact of the cashback model and how it's grown into a significant funding source for local teams.
Nick Lee, Co-founder of FlipGive:
"From day one, our goal has been to support families and make team fundraising simple and effective. Joining RaiseRight, who shares our mission and values, ensures a future where even more families can benefit."
Expanding With RaiseRight
FlipGive’s brand and Canadian operations will continue while its technology integrates into RaiseRight’s broader platform. The combination adds white label rewards, scrip gift cards, online shopping, dining, and travel into one stack that organizations can use to fund sports, schools, and community programs.
See: H1 2025 Global Fintech Funding Slows, Some Sectors Firing
Lou Agnese, CEO of RaiseRight:
"FlipGive has played a valuable role in shaping how communities approach fundraising through its technology and platform. We are excited to expand into the Canadian market and thrilled to welcome the FlipGive brand and team into the RaiseRight family. We will continue to build on FlipGive's innovations to deliver even greater value to the communities we serve across Canada and the United States."
Closing Outlook
This deal connects two complementary funding rails. FlipGive’s commerce driven crowdfunding roots evolved into cashback infrastructure with RaiseRight’s long running gift card model built to scale. Together they offer a cross-border platform that monetizes everyday spending for community funding while maintaining a social mission. For Canadian fintech and nonprofit stakeholders, the main questions are how will RaiseRight's acquisition steward FlipGive’s B Corporation identity and how integration will affect service for Canadian teams.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create aa vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Karsten Wenzlaff, Secretary-General of Digital Invest Germany, Joins the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada’s Advisory Group
NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | August 26, 20265
Karsten Wenzlaff, Advisor, Global Crowdfunding and Fintech Policy
TORONTO, AUG 26, 2025 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) today announced that Karsten Wenzlaff, Secretary-General of Digital Invest Germany, has joined the Association’s Advisory Group to advise on global crowdfunding, fintech policy, and international collaboration (view profile).
“We are excited to welcome Karsten Wenzlaff to NCFA’s Advisory team. His leadership in crowdfunding policy, research, and advocacy across Europe and globally brings an important international perspective to our community. Canada and Germany share a strong commitment to fostering competitive and inclusive fintech ecosystems that are regionally diverse yet globally connected. Karsten’s expertise and collaborative mindset will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen ties, exchange knowledge, and advance fintech innovation for entrepreneurs, investors, and markets worldwide.” — Craig Asano, Founder and CEO, NCFA Canada
Karsten Wenzlaff is a Crowdfunding and Fintech Expert from Germany. He is Secretary-General of Digital Invest Germany and Board Member of the European Digital Finance Association, where he serves as Research Director. Karsten is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Equity Crowdfunding Association.
He works as a Research Affiliate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (UK), the European Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Utrecht and is based with his research and teaching at the University of Hamburg. He regularly contributes to leading academic research, for instance at the International Conference for Alternative Finance Research, where he is a member of the Organizing Committee.
Karsten has worked with governments across the world, recently in Uganda, Nigeria and Tunisia, on digital finance regulation.
“Fintechs, and especially Crowdfunding platforms, are making an economy more competitive, more resilient to the global turmoils, and more agile. However, most Fintechs are small and medium-sized companies, which makes it important to combine resources in national and international alliances. For a long time now, I enjoy reading the newsletters of the NCFA, because for me as European, it provides a lot of context and information on the activities of Fintechs in Canada and in North America in general. Germany and Canada have a lot in common, one of the similarities is that we both have different Fintech hubs within the country, which compete and collaborate with each other. This is for me very interesting, because in most countries Fintechs converge in the capital or the major business centers, but in Canada and Germany, the Fintech ecosystem is active in many parts of the country.” — Karsten Wenzlaff, Secretary-General, Digital Invest Germany
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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