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What We Do
Equity capital markets expertise focused on the micro-cap and small-cap markets, helping clients raise the necessary capital they need to achieve their goals.
Foundation Markets Inc. is an Exempt Market Dealer registered in Ontario, British Colombia, Alberta, and Quebec. Since 2006, our team of investment banking professionals has been committed to our clients and their long-term success by providing unbiased advice, unique industry insights, and access to strategic capital solutions.
Exempt Market Dealer
The Exempt Market describes a section of Canada‘s capital markets where securities can be sold without the proper protections associated with a prospectus. Prospectus exemptions can help a company fundraise money without the time and expense of preparing a prospectus. We are a fully registered Exempt Market Dealer which allows us to engage in the business of exempt market securities. Our clients include companies, institutional investors, and accredited investors who are qualified to purchase exempt securities, pursuant to an offering memorandum or other exemption. For full details of the exempt market please visit the website of your provincial securities regulator.
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Why Choose Us
Global Network
Experience in financing for companies globally. Including Canada, USA, Peru, China, and Israel.
Range of Industries
Our expertise spans a wide range of industry sectors including but not limited to natural resources, cannabis, bioscience, technology, and real estate.
Long Term Success
We align our interests with our clients to ensure long-term success by taking large principal positions.
Strategic Focus
We pride ourselves on a tailored, hands-on approach, with our clients to create real-time results targeting rapid growth and incubation.
Portfolio
Our Clients
Foundation Markets has completed an extensive number of major transactions. For a detailed list of clients we have served or who we continue to serve and a list of our past transactions, contact us at info@foundationmarkets.com.
Equity Private Placement
$1.1M
Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$1.3M
Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$750K
Lead Agent
Convertible Debenture
$1.0M
Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$2.5M
Finder
Equity Private Placement
$1.0M
Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$3.1M
Sole Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$1.0M
Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$19.7M
Co-Lead Agent
Equity Private Placement
$5.8M
Syndicate Member
Equity Private Placement & RTO
$3.1M
Lead Agent & Advisor
Our Team
The Foundation Markets team brings financial advice, growth potential, and capital/technical markets experience to your investments.
Adam Szweras
CEO/Chairman
Adam is the founder and Chairman of Foundation Markets Inc., a Toronto Merchant Bank and Exempt Market Dealer, and a member of the Securities Law Group of the Toronto law firm of Fogler Rubinoff LLP.
Alex Storcheus
Managing Director, Corporate Finance
Alex joined Foundation Markets in 2010 as an Associate in the Corporate Finance Group and has been involved in various financial and strategic advisory activities in the small-cap space including M&A and going public transactions.
Josh Szweras
Dealing Representative
Josh joined Foundation Markets in 2022 as a Dealing Representative. He works on establishing new relationships with prospective investors.
Ryan Maxwell
Dealing Representative
Ryan has founded and successfully operated several companies, including in the Clean Tech, Green Tech, and Real Estate industry.
Wensi Shen
Dealing Representative, Analyst, Investment Banking
Ms. Wensi Shen joined foundation in 2024 as an Analyst in the Investment Banking group.
Ryan Maxwell
Dealing Representative
Ryan has founded and successfully operated several companies, including in the Clean Tech, Green Tech, and Real Estate industry.