An Investment Platform Created for and by Nova Scotians

Backr is pioneering North America's first digital investment platform designed to facilitate community wealth building utilizing Nova Scotia’s Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) programme.

Our Vision

Build Canada’s leading impact investment platform-starting in Nova Scotia and creating a model for community wealth building nationwide

Our Mission

Fueling more vibrant communities through every investment we steward

Revolutionizing Local Investing: 

Backr makes it easy for everyday Nova Scotians to invest in the businesses and communities they care about. Our online platform connects investors who want to do good with their money with businesses doing good in their communities.

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Mobilizing Community Capital: 

Backr provides an avenue for local businesses to promote and raise capital utilizing Nova Scotia's CEDIF program.

Our goal is to keep more of Nova Scotians investment dollars circulating at home, where it matters most.

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Our Story

A Legacy of Local Investment

Nova Scotia was a leader in entrepreneurship and investment culture — building railways, banks, and major shipping enterprises through local capital.

Backr embodies that spirit by creating a modern tool to bring investment capital home.

Why We're Different

  • Community-driven model

  • Easy for investors to source local investment opportunities

  • Provide a pathway for local businesses to promote and raise capital 

  • Backr keeps local investment dollars circulating at home in Nova Scotia

  • Measurable social and economic impact.

Backr makes it easy to invest locally. Our online platform will serve as an information hub where Nova Scotians can discover local investment opportunities and learn more about the businesses and

social enterprises seeking community investment through the CEDIF programme