Netcapital Establishes Referral Program with JD Merit Securities

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Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) has entered a referral agreement with JD Merit Securities, LLC, a boutique investment bank. This partnership aims to facilitate fundraising for early-stage technology companies by sharing revenues from private companies referred to the Netcapital funding portal. Jason Frishman, Netcapital's founder, emphasized the agreement's potential to provide access to growth capital. JD Merit's Joel M. Price noted the partnership enhances client service by improving access to capital for startups. Both parties anticipate that their combined efforts can significantly benefit emerging businesses.

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• Partnership with JD Merit enhances fundraising capabilities for early-stage companies.
• Revenue-sharing model could lead to increased income for Netcapital.

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Netcapital Funding Portal to facilitate online fundraising for JD Merit clients

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced that it has formed a referral agreement with JD Merit Securities, LLC, a leading boutique investment bank focused on serving middle-market technology-forward companies. Under terms of the agreement, the parties will share in revenues from private companies referred by JD Merit to the Netcapital funding portal.

“We are excited to partner with JD Merit to identify and serve early-stage companies seeking access to growth capital,” said Jason Frishman, Netcapital Founder. “Like Netcapital, part of JD Merit’s business mission is to help companies at all stages to build, grow, and fund their businesses with a full range of services from strategic advice to raising capital. Through our mutually beneficial agreement, their team now has a robust solution for entrepreneurial start-ups through our SEC-registered funding portal that empowers private companies to raise capital online.”

“We are always looking for better ways to better serve our clients,” said Joel M. Price, JD Merit Executive Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer. “Our partnership with Netcapital further opens doors to capital that is so difficult for early stage companies to access. We are very excited for what Netcapital can offer and the opportunity it affords for entrepreneurs.”

“JD Merit’s client-centric approach to strategic advice aligns well with Netcapital’s core values,” added Eric Cox, Netcapital Head of Growth. “I am excited about the impact that Netcapital’s technology can have when paired with the industry-leading professionals at JD Merit as we navigate the evolving broker dealer relationship with retail investors together.”

Netcapital.com is an SEC-registered funding portal that enables private companies to raise capital online, while investors are able to invest from almost anywhere in the world, at any time, with just a few clicks. Securities offerings on the portal are accessible through individual offering pages, where companies include product or service details, market size, competitive advantages, and financial documents. Companies can accept investment from virtually anyone, including friends, family, customers, and employees.

About JD Merit & Co.

JD Merit & Co. is a leading boutique investment bank focused on serving middle-market companies. JD Merit & Co. executes sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and capital advisory services with specific emphasis on the technology, software, consumer, business services, and manufacturing sectors. In addition, JD Merit & Co. offers other investment banking services such as debt and equity capital raises, restructuring advisory services, business valuations, and project financing through its subsidiary, JD Merit Securities, member FINRA / SIPC, a full-service Broker-Dealer licensed in 50 states. Learn more at jdmerit.com.

About Netcapital Inc.

Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The company's consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies with disruptive technologies. The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Netcapital and JD Merit about?

Netcapital has formed a referral agreement with JD Merit to facilitate online fundraising for early-stage companies.

How will the referral agreement benefit Netcapital (NCPL)?

The agreement allows Netcapital to share in revenues from private companies referred by JD Merit, potentially increasing its income.

When was the agreement between Netcapital and JD Merit announced?

The partnership was announced in February 2023.

What types of companies will benefit from the Netcapital and JD Merit partnership?

Early-stage technology companies looking for growth capital will benefit from this partnership.