Backr is a Digital Impact Investing Platform Built by and for Nova Scotians. Finally, a simple method to discover and invest in local businesses—and keep investment dollars working at home. As North America’s first platform dedicated to Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) opportunities, Backr connects local investors with eligible Nova Scotia businesses, offering equity ownership and unmatched provincial tax benefits
A New Way to Invest in the Place You Call Home
Why Its Matters
Nova Scotia’s investment dollars have been flowing out of the province for far too long. Each year, Nova Scotians invest more than $900M into RRSPs—yet less than 2% stays here at home. Backr changes that by keeping local capital circulating in local communities.
Become a Local Investor in Backr
Backr is launching a CEDIF to raise capital for the next stage of our digital investment platform. We’re offering 300,000 Class A Common Shares through a registered CEDIF, with investment options ranging from $1,000 to $50,000
Shareholder Benefits
35% non-refundable provincial equity tax credit in year one
Equity ownership in Backr Ltd.
RRSP-eligible investment
How it works:
Request a meeting with Backr’s investment coordinator
Receive and Review Offering Document
Choose your investment amount
Complete a Subscription Agreement
Submit payment (held in trust by iNova Credit Union)
Receive your Share Certificate
Receive your 35% tax credit
Hold for 5 years
Follow annual updates and outcomes
Schedule a meeting with our investment coordinator
Join Us for the Official Launch of Backr and its CEDIF Offering
When Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St. Suite 801,Halifax
Connect with founders, investors, and community builders shaping a new era of local investment.
Backr is about bringing capital
home - empowering Nova Scotians to invest with purpose and pride
– Marc Almon, Founder & President