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In prehistoric times, the only way a member of the public could invest in start-up companies during the pre-IPO (initial public offering) or IPO stage was to know a member of the company’s management team or to have a stock broker who had access to the deal.
With the regulatory approval of crowdfunding and funding portals such as Stockosaurus, that old way of pre-IPO fundraising that excluded the public from participating in early-stage investing is now extinct.
Through our website, residents of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario can invest in private companies that are in early stages of development.
We specialize in what is known as “equity crowdfunding” where investors purchase securities of corporations.
All of the companies that raise money through Stockosaurus intend to apply to have their shares trade on a Canadian stock exchange so that you can eventually sell your shares in the public market.
For start-up and early-stage companies that are seeking to raise money to fund their business development or to broaden their shareholder base with a view to eventually going public, Stockosaurus provides you with a means of obtaining financing without the substantial accounting, legal, and regulatory costs involved in public offerings.
Even if you are unfamiliar with how crowdfunding works, we can help you get started.
Consumer Warning
Be aware that even if companies intend to go public in this manner, there is no guarantee that they will be successful in doing so. Accordingly, your investment in companies that are selling their securities through the Stockosaurus website is considered very risky and you should be able to bear the loss of your entire investment.