Unlock New Ways to Raise Capital - Public Markets vs VCs and Angels

Are you a scaling tech entrepreneur looking to raise $1M+ to fuel your next growth phase? Venture capital isn’t the only option! Join us to explore: ✅ TSX Venture, Public Markets – Are They Right for Your Business? ✅ How to Raise Capital and Structure your Deal effectively regarding ownership ✅ The Path to Going Public for High-Growth Tech Companies Who Should Attend? Investor-ready tech businesses generating $50K+ in annual revenue Founders, CFOs, and growth-stage executives looking for new capital strategies Companies considering public markets as a funding alternative Date & Time: Thurs Feb 27, Noon – 1:00 pm at Platform Calgary (East Annex) Lunch provided! This isn’t for startups—it’s for companies ready to scale. Limited spots-secure your spot now! (No refunds) Brought to you by Lawson Lundell LLP Speakers and Moderator Bios: Denise Weeres: Dir of Corporate Finance, Alberta Securities Commission Experienced legal and capital markets professional, providing strategic leadership to a diverse team of approx. 50 capital market experts including lawyers, CPAs, engineers/geologists, sustainability experts, CFAs, analysts and other finance professionals fostering access to the capital markets while protecting investors. Tonya Fleming: Manager Private Markets & Innovation Leading the ASC's private markets department, focused on engagement, education and compliance. Supporting Alberta's innovation ecosystem, working with small and scaling businesses navigating securities laws to raise capital. Garrett Lee: Partner Lawson Lundell LLP Garrett acts for a broad range of clients, ranging from start-ups and venture-financed businesses to large, publicly traded corporations. Garrett regularly advises clients on a variety of matters, including venture and private equity financings, the purchase and sale of private businesses, corporate reorganizations, public offerings and various other corporate proceedings. Colin Luke, Partner Lawson Lundell LLP Colin is a partner in the Calgary office of Lawson Lundell. He is a member of the firm’s Business Law, Corporate Commercial, Corporate Finance & Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. His practice covers a broad range of commercial transactions, including the structuring and implementation of share and asset acquisitions, mergers, financings, and corporate reorganizations involving strategic acquirers, investors, vendors, entrepreneurs, family business owners, family offices and private equity funds. Kyle Araki, Managing Director, TSXV Kyle is a Chartered Accountant who started his career at Ernst and Young in Vancouver. He then moved over to the TSX and eventually made his home Calgary where he is now the Managing Director of the TMX Venture. A big part of his role is to educate investors on the hows and whys of working with the TSX Venture, a public market which focuses on innovators in technology, life sciences, and the resource sector. His Calgary presence enhances his ability to work directly with young companies to fundraise in a rapidly growing public market landscape. Limited spots-RSVP today!