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Q: Hi 5i Team - It is my understanding that most of the Canadian start-up technology companies are going with private funding rather than public, resulting in a scarcity of technology companies to invest in on the TSX or Vancouver Exchange. First, could you comment on the accuracy of this assessment. Secondly do you know of any such companies that are available to the general public for investment or may be planning an IPO over the next year. This would not include more established companies such as LSPD, KXS or of course SHOP. Thanks again for all your advice over the years. Your service has been invaluable over these years and continues to be so.
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 22, 2021
Q: How does a Canadian investor become part of a new US issue. POSH IPO investors were able to garner over 100% return on the first day of trading but I'm not aware how to become part of a US IPO.

Thanks!
Adam
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 15, 2021
Q: Could you please comment on the business combination of Advent Technologies Inc and AMCI Acquisition Corp. It looks like a SPAC deal in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sector.

Thank you
Raj

Read Answer Asked by Raj on January 12, 2021
Q: Hi there, NOVS

This question is about AppHarvest. They state that their mission is:
"We’re farming for the future.
Our controlled environment facilities help us farm smarter, so we can sustainably grow more healthy, delicious foods on a large scale, all year long." The concept is that they are bringing agriculture indoors, much like The Netherlands have done, to use less water and be able to produce much more on far less land with vastly reduced waste.

A few tidbits from their site:
-Our facilities use 100% recycled rainwater and eliminate harmful agricultural runoff.
-Harnessing sunlight and efficient LEDs allows for increased, sustainable crop growth year-round.
-We grow up to 30x more fruits and vegetables on a single acre compared to open-field agriculture.
- Zero chemical pesticides for cleaner, safer foods

I bought the SPAC that owns this and they just went up a lot having lured the CFO of Impossible foods to be their new President which the markets liked. The company is about to merge with the SPAC and expects its first harvest in Q1. They have a large number of sites either in development, under contract or identified for growth. I see it as being a way for the US to become less reliant on imported produce as they ramp up and it hits the right notes with sustainability, no chemicals and reducing environmental impact.

My question is if you see this is a way to get in at the very start of what could be a big market in which case I would buy more or if you think it's too speculative.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 11, 2021
Q: roblox looks very interesting looks like potential moat company with its unique market of minors 13 years of age and less are there any public companies now that could provide direct competition to roblox what date will roblox go public and what exchange will it be listed thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 11, 2021
Q: Hi guys,

Your thoughts on the IPO for Afirm Holdings (u.s. stock)

Thanks,

Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 11, 2021
Q: I have been reading a lot about Roblox and it is sounding like an exciting IPO to me. Just wondering your thoughts on this stock and the sector in general. If you do not like this one, what do you like in gaming, ATM?

Thank you for the GREAT service!
Read Answer Asked by Meghan on January 08, 2021
Q: Good morning,

Could I please have your thoughts on the SPAC Longview Acquisition and its acquisition of Butterfly the handheld ultrasound co. with backing from the Gates foundation? I know you generally are not a fan of SPACS however with knowing the company being purchased does it change your view at all? Any concerns with the pending lawsuit?

Thanks as always for your guidance
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 08, 2021
Q: what is the forecast EPS for topicus? who are the major competitors? what exchanges will topicus trade? who are the 3 major shareholders and what percent of equity will they own? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 06, 2021
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