About Us

"Support entrepreneurs who share your values and need your help in challenging the status quo and building a better world."

Launch Portal is the pre-imminent portal for crowdfunding opportunities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, Canada.  Whether you are looking to invest in the next big thing or looking to LAUNCH it, you have found the PORTAL.

The Launch founders have in excess of 30 years of combined experience working in both the public and private sectors and capital markets.  From Start-ups to public companies, the Launch team has been involved in all aspects of the fundraising process.

For Companies

Bring together all investor types to help you achieve your dreams

Navigating securities regulation is confusing.  We work with you to understand your objectives and help you to best present your offering to potential investors.  We conduct due diligence on your company to help you get your pitch ready.  You will create your pitch and marketing plan that conveys why investors should invest.

For Investors

Traditional early stage venture investing made easy

Investing in young companies has been limited to angel investors, venture capital first and wealthy individuals.  These investors represent only a fraction of the larger investor community who are excited and have the financial means to participate in growing new companies.

Our Leadership Team

Alex Bayer, CCO

Alexander Bayer is a Director and Chief Compliance Officer for Launch Portal.  Mr. Bayer has over fifteen years as a corporate and securities lawyer with expertise in corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and corporate and commercial law.  He has assisted companies in a variety of sectors with public and private financings including both debt and equity offerings. He also has extensive experience assisting companies with international interests on mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate restructurings, stock exchange and securities law compliance and corporate governance.   Mr. Bayer lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and can be reached by mail at Suite 1000, 1285 West Pender, Vancouver B.C., V6B 4E1 or by email at [email protected] or by phone at  (877) 752-8624

Kevin Smith, President

Kevin Smith is the President and a Director for Launch Portal. Mr. Smith is a Canadian Entrepreneur with experience in a host of industries including Real Estate, Technology and Mining. Kevin’s strength is assisting new companies with structuring, financing and building growth strategies to take their business to the next level. Outside of his role with Launch Crowdfunding, Kevin maintains a consulting firm that provides guidance and support to private and publicly listed companies in both Canada and the United States. Mr. Smith lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and can be reached by mail at Suite 1000, 1285 West Pender, Vancouver B.C., V6B 4E1 or by email at [email protected]  or by phone at  (877) 752-8624