Lightheart Management Partners

DealMaker is an equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida. The company simplifies the capital-raising process by transforming it into an eCommerce experience, allowing founders to raise capital from their communities and through targeted campaigns. DealMaker offers a comprehensive suite of services, including customer relationship management, anti-money laundering and know your customer compliance, fundraising support, initial public offerings, and electronic payment solutions, catering to both small and large companies across various sectors. With a focus on empowering brands and founders, DealMaker has facilitated $2 billion in investments to date and is recognized as a leader in online capital raises, providing streamlined and effective tools for investor engagement and shareholder management.

CPS Capital is a private equity investment firm established in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in supporting small and medium-sized businesses by collaborating closely with their management teams to enhance growth and operational efficiency. CPS Capital is dedicated to fostering the long-term objectives of business owners, either by facilitating their growth strategies or offering liquidity solutions. With a strong commitment to entrepreneurship, CPS Capital actively engages in the investment process, aiming to create value for its portfolio companies.

Dhandho Partners is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2015. The firm specializes in venture capital investments, focusing on growth companies primarily within the healthcare and business products and services sectors. By targeting these areas, Dhandho Partners aims to support the development of innovative solutions and enhance the potential of emerging businesses in these vital industries.

NovoBind is an agri-biotech company focused on addressing the challenges of rising resistance to anti-infectives and the accumulation of harmful residues in the environment. The company develops next-generation biologics designed to target and neutralize specific pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites that lead to significant production losses in livestock, aquaculture, and pets. By providing innovative solutions, NovoBind aims to help animal sector businesses minimize waste and improve food safety, ultimately addressing issues that result in over $1 billion in production losses annually.

Globalfaces Direct Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing outsourced fundraising solutions for the not-for-profit sector. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on acquiring high-quality, long-term monthly donors for its charity clients through various channels, including face-to-face interactions, telephone outreach, and virtual engagements. Globalfaces Direct emphasizes the importance of donor quality and retention, utilizing data-driven strategies to deliver effective fundraising results. By creating engaging and informative experiences, the company aims to enhance its clients' campaigns and ultimately support their charitable missions.