NowVertical Announces Closing of an Initial Tranche of a $15.1 Million Brokered Private Placement and Appointment of Kingsley Ward and Andre Garber to the Board of Directors

NowVertical raises $5.1M, with $10M more imminent and major board changes announced.

What the company is saying

NowVertical Group Inc. has closed the Unit portion of its private placement, raising $5,100,000 through the issuance of 42,500,000 units at $0.12 each. The company highlights imminent additional funding, with binding agreements for a $10,000,000 Convertible Debenture Unit tranche expected to close in the coming days. The announcement emphasizes the appointments of Andre Garber, CEO and co-founder, to the board and J.R. Kingsley Ward as Executive Chair, while noting the resignation of David Charron. The company frames these board changes as strengthening governance and capital markets expertise, citing Ward’s 30+ years in private equity and his roles at DATA Communications Management Corp. and Dominion Lending Centres Inc. The use of proceeds is described as strengthening the balance sheet, executing growth strategy, and funding working capital. Insider and institutional participation is highlighted, particularly Teraz Fund’s $3,000,000 subscription, with escrow conditions and regulatory clearance noted. The tone is confident, focusing on new capital, experienced leadership, and institutional backing.

What the data suggests

The company has secured $5,100,000 in gross proceeds from the first tranche, issuing 42,500,000 units at $0.12 per unit, each with one share and half a warrant exercisable at $0.20 for 24 months. A second tranche for $10,000,000 in convertible debenture units, each worth $1,000 at 10% interest and 2,500 warrants at $0.25 (36 months), is expected to close imminently. Teraz Fund subscribed for 25,000,000 units ($3,000,000), with 15,833,334 units in escrow pending TSXV clearance; post-escrow, Teraz will own 19.90% undiluted and 26.50% partially diluted. The agent, Clarus Securities, received $102,925 in cash and 1,193,500 broker warrants at $0.12 (24 months). Insiders acquired 554,164 units and will take 616 debenture units in the second tranche. All securities are subject to a four-month plus one day hold. The structure and pricing are fully disclosed, with institutional and insider participation supporting confidence in the raise. No operational or earnings impact is claimed; the focus is on balance sheet and strategic flexibility.

Analysis

The announcement is factual and proportionate, detailing the closing of the first tranche of a private placement and the imminent closing of a second tranche, with all key terms, amounts, and participants disclosed. The majority of claims are realised (funds raised, units issued, board changes), with only a minority being forward-looking (the second tranche closing, use of proceeds, and escrow release). The capital raise is significant ($15.1M total), but the benefits (balance sheet strengthening, growth strategy execution) are standard and not overpromised; no exaggerated language or inflated projections are present. The use of proceeds is generic and does not claim specific near-term earnings or operational impact. No profitability or cash flow metrics are disclosed, so the signal cannot be strong_positive, but the transparency and completion of the first tranche support a weak_positive rating. There is no evidence of narrative inflation or hype beyond the facts presented.

Risk flags

• ●The completion of the second tranche, representing $10,000,000 in additional funding, is subject to final closing and regulatory processes; any delay or failure would materially reduce total capital raised.
• ●Teraz Fund’s significant ownership (up to 26.50% partially diluted) is contingent on TSXV clearance and escrow release; regulatory or procedural issues could affect both ownership structure and perceived institutional support.
• ●Insider and related party participation, while disclosed as exempt under MI 61-101, introduces governance and perception risks if not managed transparently, especially given the lack of advance material change reporting.

Bottom line

NowVertical has raised $5.1M and is set to add another $10M within days, providing immediate balance sheet strength and flexibility for growth initiatives. The participation of Teraz Fund and insiders signals institutional and internal confidence, but the release of escrowed units and final closing of the second tranche remain short-term execution steps. Board changes bring experienced capital markets leadership, but also concentrate influence among a small group of insiders and new institutional holders. No operational or earnings milestones are tied to this capital raise; the impact will depend on how effectively funds are deployed. The most important takeaway is that NowVertical is now well-capitalized for near-term strategy, but investors should watch for the actual closing of the second tranche and regulatory clearance for the full institutional position.

Announcement summary

(TSXV:NOW) (TSX:DCM) (TSX:DLCG) NowVertical Group Inc. has closed the Unit portion of its previously announced “best efforts” private placement offering for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $15,100,000. The Initial Tranche of the Offering closed for aggregate gross proceeds of $5,100,000. Clarus Securities Inc. acted as sole agent and bookrunner for the Offering. The Company has received binding subscription agreements for the Convertible Debenture Unit portion of the Offering, which will be for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,000,000 and is expected to close in the coming days. In connection with the closing of the Initial Tranche, Andre Garber, Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the board of directors, and J.R. Kingsley Ward has been appointed Executive Chair of the board. David Charron has resigned from the board of directors. The Initial Tranche involved the issuance of 42,500,000 units at a price of $0.12 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $5,100,000. Each Unit consists of one Class A Subordinate Voting Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant. Each Unit Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.20 for 24 months following the Closing. The Second Tranche is expected to be comprised of 10,000 convertible debenture units for gross proceeds of $10,000,000. Each Convertible Debenture Unit will be comprised of $1,000 principal amount of 10% senior unsecured convertible debentures and 2,500 Common Share purchase warrants. The Convertible Debentures mature 36 months after closing and are convertible into Common Shares at $0.20 per share. Each Debenture Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at $0.25 for 36 months following closing. The Company may pay interest in cash or Common Shares at the Market Price as at the date interest is due. Net proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet, support growth strategy execution, and for working capital and general corporate purposes. Teraz Fund subscribed for 25,000,000 Units for proceeds of $3,000,000, with 15,833,334 Units closed in escrow pending TSXV clearance. Spartan Fund Management Inc. is the portfolio manager and trustee of Teraz. Upon release from escrow, Teraz will hold 27,697,000 Common Shares and 12,500,000 Unit Warrants, representing 19.90% of issued and outstanding Common Shares on an undiluted basis and 26.50% on a partially diluted basis. The indenture governing the Unit Warrants prohibits exercise if it would create a control person unless shareholder approval is obtained. The Agent received a cash commission of $102,925 and 1,193,500 non-transferable broker warrants, each exercisable to acquire one Unit at $0.12 per Unit for 24 months. Directors, officers, and affiliates participated in the Initial Tranche for 554,164 Units and will acquire 616 Convertible Debenture Units in the Second Tranche. Participation by insiders constitutes a related party transaction under MI 61-101, but is exempt from valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days in advance as insider participation was not confirmed at that time. All securities issued in the Initial Tranche are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from Closing.

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