Democratizing Private Fundraising with Rebecca Kacaba of DealMaker

Matt Cohen sits down with Rebecca Kacaba, Co-Founder and CEO of DealMaker, a groundbreaking platform transforming how companies raise capital. Rebecca shares her journey from her entrepreneurial family background and legal expertise to spearhead innovation in the fundraising space.

The conversation covers how DealMaker democratizes capital access, enabling individuals to invest in brands they love. The discussion also touches on the impact of regulations like the JOBS Act, the role of community and marketing in successful capital campaigns, and the future of AI in streamlining complex fundraising processes.

Rebecca also opens up about her experiences as a female CEO in a male-dominated industry, scaling a fintech startup, and her vision for how retail capital will reshape ownership in the coming years.

About Rebecca Kacaba

Rebecca Kacaba is the CEO and co-founder of DealMaker, a tech company that helps businesses raise money online. DealMaker has helped companies raise over $1.7 billion from 650,000 investors, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. Rebecca’s goal is to make it easier and fairer for people to invest in businesses they believe in.

Before starting DealMaker, Rebecca worked as a lawyer for over ten years, specializing in helping companies with capital markets and mergers. She also worked at the Ontario Securities Commission, where she helped with important rules and policies for investments. Her background in law helped her create new tools for companies to raise money more efficiently.

Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western University and her law degree (LLB) from the University of Windsor.

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