If you own a business with growth ambitions and are considering raising capital from private investors, join the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) for a practical session on the fundamentals of capital raising for private and early-stage companies.

This session is a guided business case study that will provide entrepreneurs and business owners with an understanding of key prospectus exemptions and other capital-raising considerations available to small businesses at different stages of growth. Participants will leave with practical insights to help navigate the fundraising process with greater confidence.

Who should attend:

• Small business owners
• Early-stage entrepreneurs
• Corporate executives and directors of small businesses
• Lawyers, accountants and other financial advisors advising small businesses

Why you should attend:

• Understand options available for small businesses raising money in BC, and the various prospectus exemptions available.
• Receive guidance on the requirements for raising capital, including reporting requirements.
• Have informal dialogue with BCSC staff.

Ken Chow

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance Division, BC Securities Commission

Ian Fong

Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance Division, BC Securities Commission

Presenting Sponsor:

Scale-up Centre for SMEs Signature Partner:

Scale-up Centre for SMEs Supporting Sponsors:

The Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) is an initiative of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. The SCS works to understand the trends, forces, and issues impacting SME growth, innovation, and competitiveness and develops programming and policy to address these issues. Based on the goals of helping companies to discover gaps, engage with experts, and create solutions to address obstacles to growth, the SCS connects, educates, and inspires SMEs in British Columbia.