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Yes Crowdfunding hit the mainstream here in Canada in 2014 and that makes us all proud to be a small part of same. This piece was originally posted over at the NCFA site and we’re happy to repost same here for us all to learn more about Canadian Crowdfunding!

Crowdfunding hit the mainstream in Canada in 2014 with a record Rewards campaign for wireless speaker The Core by Mass Fidelity raising $1.3M to lead the way. This raise was 60% higher than the $817k raised for the top 2013 campaign for the magnetic Polar Pen/stylus in 2013. Donation campaigns supported many more causes and individuals than ever before. Equity and Lending models both gained traction with the promise of much more funding access to come.