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What changed in Netcapital Inc.'s 10-K — 2024 vs 2025

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Netcapital Inc.'s 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.

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Top changes in Netcapital Inc.'s 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThe following table summarizes the components of investments as of April 30, 2024 and 2023: April 30, 2024 April 30, 2023 Netcapital DE LLC $ 48,128 $ 48,128 MustWatch LLC 440,000 440,000 Zelgor Inc. 1,400,000 1,400,000 ChipBrain LLC 3,366,348 3,366,348 Vymedic Inc. 11,032 11,032 C-Reveal Therapeutics LLC 50,000 50,000 Deuce Drone LLC 2,350,000 2,350,000 Hiveskill LLC 712,500 712,500 ScanHash LLC 425,000 425,000 Caesar Media Group Inc. 1,999.127 1,632,751 Cust Corp. 1,200,000 1,200,000 Reper LLC 1,200,000 1,200,000 Dark LLC 2,100,000 2,100,000 Netwire LLC 1,300,000 1,300,000 CountSharp LLC 1,170,000 1,170,000 CupCrew LLC 1,170,000 1,170,000 HeadFarm LLC 1,170,000 1,170,000 AceHedge LLC 1,110,000 — Fantize LLC 1,110,000 — StockText LLC 1,220,000 — RealWorld LLC 1,170,000 — 30 issuers that paid a 1% equity fee to the funding portal 97,700 — KingsCrowd Inc. 513,550 3,209,685 Total Investments at fair value $ 25,333,386 $ 22,955,444 Major Customers For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that constituted 25% of its revenues, a second customer that constituted 22% of its revenues, and a third customer that constituted 22% of its revenues.
Biggest changeRisks related to an investment in Hiveskill LLC (“Hiveskill”) include, but are not limited to the following: ● Competition in the markets in which Hiveskill competes could prevent it from generating or sustaining revenue growth and generating or maintaining profitability; ● Hiveskill operates in an emerging market that is characterized by rapid changes in customer requirements, frequent introductions of new and enhanced products, and continuing and rapid technological advancement; and ● Maintaining its reputation is critical to Hiveskill’s ability to attract and retain clients, and any failure, or perceived failure, to appropriately operate its business or deal with matters that give rise to reputation risk may materially and adversely harm the business, prospects and results of operations The following table summarizes the components of investments as of April 30, 2025 and 2024: April 30, 2025 April 30, 2024 Netcapital DE LLC $ 1,985 $ 48,128 MustWatch LLC - 440,000 Zelgor Inc. 1,400,000 1,400,000 ChipBrain LLC - 3,366,348 Vymedic Inc. 11,032 11,032 C-Reveal Therapeutics LLC 50,000 50,000 Deuce Drone LLC - 2,350,000 Hiveskill LLC 712,500 712,500 ScanHash LLC 425,000 425,000 Caesar Media Group Inc. - 1,999,128 Cust Corp. 1,200,000 1,200,000 Reper LLC 1,200,000 1,200,000 Dark LLC - 2,100,000 Netwire LLC - 1,300,000 CountSharp LLC - 1,170,000 CupCrew LLC - 1,170,000 HeadFarm LLC - 1,170,000 AceHedge LLC - 1,110,000 Fantize LLC - 1,110,000 StockText LLC - 1,220,000 RealWorld LLC - 1,170,000 1% equity fee received - 61 issuers in 2025, 30 issuers in 2024 169,790 97,700 KingsCrowd Inc. 577,743 513,550 Total Investments at fair value $ 5,748,050 $ 25,333,386 -12- Major Customers For the year ended April 30, 2025, the Company had one customer that constituted 20% of its revenues, and a second customer that accounted for 11% of its revenues.
These amendments increased the offering limits for Reg CF, Regulation A and Regulation D, Rule 504 offerings as follows: Reg CF increased to $5 million; Regulation D, Rule 504 increased to $10 million from $5 million; and Regulation A Tier 2 increased to $75 million from $50 million.
These amendments increased the offering limits for Reg CF, Reg A and Regulation D, Rule 504 offerings as follows: Reg CF increased to $5 million; Regulation D, Rule 504 increased to $10 million from $5 million; and Reg A Tier 2 increased to $75 million from $50 million.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS. Overview Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online from accredited and non-accredited investors. We give all investors the opportunity to access investments in private companies.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS. Overview Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online from accredited and non-accredited investors. We give virtually all investors the opportunity to access investments in private companies.
We do not currently have a revenue model associated with the sales of securities on the proposed ATS. However, we may seek incorporate this revenue model in the future, provided that we determine any such revenue model is in strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
We do not currently have a revenue model associated with the sales of securities on the proposed ATS. However, we may seek to incorporate this revenue model in the future, provided that we determine any such revenue model is in strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
We believe that by having a registered broker-dealer, it will create opportunities to expand revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A+ and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts.
We believe that by having a registered broker-dealer, it may create opportunities to expand the Company’s revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts.
The Netcapital funding portal charges a $5,000 listing fee, a 4.9% portal fee for capital raised at closing, and beginning in fiscal year 2024, a 1% success fee paid for with equity of the funding portal customer. In addition, the portal generates fees for other ancillary services, such as rolling closes.
The Netcapital funding portal charges a $5,000 listing fee, a 4.9% portal fee for capital raised at closing, and beginning in fiscal year 2025, a 1% success fee paid for with equity of the funding portal customer. In addition, the portal generates fees for other ancillary services, such as rolling closes.
Accordingly, any shares owned by us would also be subject to these restrictions. Additional restrictions may be implemented, and there can be no assurance that we will ever sell any of our interests in any portfolio company using the Templum ATS.
Accordingly, any shares owned by us would also be subject to these restrictions. Additional restrictions may be implemented, and there can be no assurance that we will ever sell any of our interests in any portfolio company using the Templum ATS (or any other similar ATS).
The technology necessary to operate our funding portal is licensed from Netcapital Systems LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, of which Jason Frishman, Netcapital Founder, owns a 29% interest, under a license agreement with the Funding Portal. Payments under the licensing agreement amounted to $195,000 and $430,000 in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The technology necessary to operate our funding portal is licensed from Netcapital Systems LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, of which Jason Frishman, Netcapital Founder, owns a 29% interest, under a license agreement with the Funding Portal. Payments under the licensing agreement amounted to $95,000 and $195,000 in the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In November 2020, the Company purchased Netcapital Funding Portal Inc. and changed the name of the parent company from ValueSetters, Inc. to Netcapital Inc., while the name of the consulting business was changed to Netcapital Advisors. In November 2021, the Company purchased MSG Development Corp.
In November 2020, the Company purchased Netcapital Funding Portal Inc. and changed the name of the parent company from ValueSetters, Inc. to Netcapital Inc., while the name of the consulting business was changed to Netcapital Advisors. In November 2021, the Company purchased MSG Development Corp. We formed Netcapital Securities Inc. in 2024.
The operation of the Templum ATS is subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
The operation of the Templum ATS is (or any similar ATS will be) subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will also result in delays in our ability to fully launch the proposed platform.
Customer accounts on our platform are not permitted to hold digital securities. -4- In addition to access to the Funding Portal, the Funding Portal provides the following services: ● a fully automated onboarding process; ● automated filing of required regulatory documents; ● compliance review; ● custom-built offering page on our portal website; ● third party transfer agent and custodial services; ● email marketing to our proprietary list of investors; ● rolling closes, which provide potential access to liquidity before final close date of offering; ● assistance with annual filings; and ● direct access to our team for ongoing support.
In addition to access to the Funding Portal, the Funding Portal provides the following services: ● a fully automated onboarding process; ● automated filing of required regulatory documents; ● compliance review; ● custom-built offering page on our portal website; ● third party transfer agent and custodial services; ● email marketing to our proprietary list of investors; ● rolling closes, which provide potential access to liquidity before final close date of offering; ● assistance with annual filings; and ● direct access to our team for ongoing support.
Our Business We provide private company investment access to accredited and non-accredited investors through our online portal (www.netcapital.com), which is operated by our wholly owned subsidiary Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc.
Our Business We provide private company investment access to accredited and non-accredited investors through (i) our online portal (www.netcapital.com), which is operated by our wholly owned subsidiaries Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc and (ii) our broker-dealer subsidiary, Netcapital Securities.
These risks include the following: ● private companies are not required to make periodic public filings, and therefore certain capitalization, operational and financial information may not be available for evaluation; -8- ● an investment may only be appropriate for investors with a long-term investment horizon and a capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their investment; ● the securities, when purchased, are generally highly illiquid, are often subject to further transfer restrictions, and no public market exists for such securities; and ● transactions may fail to settle, which could harm our reputation.
These risks include the following: ● private companies are not required to make periodic public filings, and therefore certain capitalization, operational and financial information may not be available for evaluation; ● an investment may only be appropriate for investors with a long-term investment horizon and a capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their investment; ● the securities, when purchased, are generally highly illiquid, are often subject to further transfer restrictions, and no public market exists for such securities; and ● transactions may fail to settle, which could harm our reputation. -8- Further, we may become involved in disputes and litigation matters between customers with respect to transactions on our proposed secondary trading platform.
The total number of offerings on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2024 and 2023 that closed was 70 and 63, respectively, of which 17 and 13 offerings hosted on the Netcapital funding platform in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, terminated their listings without raising the required minimum dollar amount of capital.
The total number of offerings on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2025 and 2024 that closed was 70 in each fiscal year, of which 21 and 17 offerings hosted on the Netcapital funding platform in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively, terminated their listings without raising the required minimum dollar amount of capital.
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 investments from virtually anyone, including friends, family, customers, employees, etc.
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 investments from virtually anyone, including friends, family, customers, employees, etc. Customer accounts on our platform are not permitted to hold digital securities.
We that by having a registered broker-dealer, it will create opportunities to expand revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A+ and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform;, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts.
We believe that by having a registered broker-dealer, it may create opportunities to expand the Company’s revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts. -10- Investment Portfolio An additional part of our story involves the potential value creation driven by our portfolio companies.
According to Harvard Business Review, venture capital firms, or VCs, invest in fewer than 1% of the companies they consider and only 10% of VC meetings are obtained through cold outreach. In addition, only 2% of VC funding went to women in 2022, according to PitchBook, while only 1% went to black-owned firms, according to TechCrunch.
According to Harvard Business Review, venture capital firms (“VCs”) invest in fewer than 1% of the companies they consider and only 10% of VC meetings are obtained through cold outreach. In addition, only 2% of VC funding went to women-owned firms in 2024, according to PitchBook, while Crunchbase revealed that only 0.4% of startup funding went to black-owned firms.
Our infrastructure is designed in a way that can horizontally scale to meet our capacity needs. Using Docker containers and Amazon Elastic Container Service, or Amazon ECS, we are able to automate the creation and launch of our production web and application programming interface, or API, endpoints in order to replicate them as needed behind Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs).
Using Docker containers and Amazon Elastic Container Service, or Amazon ECS, we are able to automate the creation and launch of our production web and application programming interface, or API, endpoints in order to replicate them as needed behind Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs).
Our model is disruptive to traditional private equity investing and is based on Title III, Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). In addition, we have recently expanded our model to include Regulation A (“Reg A”) offerings. We generate fees from listing private companies on our funding portal located at www.netcapital.com.
Our model is disruptive to traditional private equity investing and is based on Title III, Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). We generate fees from listing private companies on our funding portal located at www.netcapital.com. Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors Inc.
(“DBS”), merged with ValueSetters L.L.C. in December of 2003 and changed its name to ValueSetters, Inc. In November 2010, the Company purchased NetGames.com to drive subscription revenue through online games such as chess.net. In the summer of 2017, Dr. Cecilia Lenk and Coreen Kraysler, CFA were hired to bring in consulting and advisory business.
In November 2010, the Company purchased NetGames.com to drive subscription revenue through online games such as chess.net. In the summer of 2017, Dr. Cecilia Lenk and Coreen Kraysler, CFA were hired to bring in consulting and advisory business.
The JOBS Act helped provide a solution to these issues by establishing the funding portal industry, which is currently in its infancy. Title III of the JOBS Act outlines Reg CF, which traditionally allowed private companies to raise up to $1.07 million from all Americans.
The JOBS Act helped provide a solution to these issues by establishing the funding portal industry, which is currently in its infancy. Title III of the JOBS Act outlines Reg CF, which traditionally allowed private companies to raise up to $1.07 million. In March 2021, regulatory enhancements by the SEC went into effect and increased the limit to $5 million.
We generated revenues of $4,951,435, with costs of service of $108,060, in the year ended April 30, 2024 for a gross profit of $4,843,375 (consisting of $3,537,700 in equity securities for payment of services and $1,413,736 in cash-based revenues, offset by $108,060 for costs of services) as compared to revenues of $8,493,985 with costs of service of $85,038 in the year ended April 30, 2023 for a gross profit of $8,408,947 (consisting of $7,105,000 in equity securities for the payment of services and $1,388,985 in cash-based revenues, offset by $85,038 for costs of services).
We generated revenues of $869,460, with costs of service of $40,344, in the year ended April 30, 2025 for a gross profit of $829,116 as compared to revenues of $4,951,435, with costs of service of $108,060, in the year ended April 30, 2025 for a gross profit of $4,843,375 (consisting of $3,537,700 in equity securities for payment of services and $1,413,736 in cash-based revenues, offset by $108,060 for costs of services).
The majority of our capital raising and digital marketing business is on the Internet. The barriers to entry into most Internet markets are relatively low, making them accessible to a large number of entities and individuals.
Most of our competitors have significant financial resources and occupy entrenched positions in the market with name-brand recognition. The majority of our capital raising and digital marketing business is on the Internet. The barriers to entry into most Internet markets are relatively low, making them accessible to a large number of entities and individuals.
Risks related to an investment in Zelgor include, but are not limited to the following: ● Many of the key responsibilities of Zelgor’s business have been assigned to four individuals; ● Zelgor may become subject to any number of laws and regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce; and ● The business of mobile applications is competitive and is expected to become increasingly competitive in the future. -11- MustWatch Industry: Technology MustWatch LLC (“MustWatch”) brings your friends and favorite shows together all in one place.
Risks related to an investment in Zelgor include, but are not limited to the following: ● Many of the key responsibilities of Zelgor’s business have been assigned to four individuals; ● Zelgor may become subject to any number of laws and regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce; and ● The business of mobile applications is competitive and is expected to become increasingly competitive in the future. -11- Hiveskill LLC Industry: AI The product is an AI-powered database and CRM hybrid that uses data and emotionally intelligent AI to boost direct one-to-one marketing efforts.
Consulting Business Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors helps companies at all stages to raise capital. Netcapital Advisors provides strategic advice, technology consulting and online marketing services to assist with fundraising campaigns on the Netcapital platform. We also act as an incubator and accelerator, taking equity stakes in select disruptive start-ups.
Consulting Business Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors helps companies at all stages to raise capital. Netcapital Advisors provides strategic advice, technology consulting and online marketing services to assist with fundraising campaigns on the Netcapital platform.
A partial list of our investment portfolio is described below: KingsCrowd Industry: Fintech Trusted by over 300,000 investors to vet startup investments, KingsCrowd, Inc. is a leader in ratings and analytics for online private markets. The company aggregates, analyzes, and rates companies raising on platforms like Netcapital to help investors make more informed decisions.
In our portfolio, we focus on companies with emerging, disruptive technologies. A partial list of our investment portfolio is described below: KingsCrowd Industry: Fintech Trusted by over 300,000 investors to vet startup investments, KingsCrowd, Inc. is a leader in ratings and analytics for online private markets.
We operate in a regulated market supported by the JOBS Act. We are working on expanding our model to include Regulation A and Regulation D offerings. ● Secure Broker-Dealer License. In May 2024, we announced that our wholly-owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. applied for broker-dealer registration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
We operate in a regulated market supported by the JOBS Act. We are working on expanding our model to include Regulation A and Regulation D offerings. ● Broker-Dealer License. In November 2024, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. received approval to become a FINRA-member broker dealer.
Further, we may become involved in disputes and litigation matters between customers with respect to transactions on our proposed secondary trading platform. There is a risk that clients may increasingly look to us to make them whole for delayed and/or broken trades. Customers may litigate over a failure of sellers to deliver securities or over the untimely deliveries of securities.
There is a risk that clients may increasingly look to us to make them whole for delayed and/or broken trades. Customers may litigate over a failure of sellers to deliver securities or over the untimely deliveries of securities.
In January 2023, we entered into the Templum License Agreement to provide issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform with the potential for greater distribution and liquidity.
Accordingly, we are exploring ways in which we can provide our clients with the ability to access a secondary trading feature. In January 2023, we entered into the Templum License Agreement to provide issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform with the potential for greater distribution and liquidity.
Templum is a company that provides capital markets infrastructure for trading private equity securities, and operates an ATS with approval in 53 U.S. states and territories for the trading of unregistered or private securities.
Templum is a company that provides capital markets infrastructure for trading private equity securities, and operates an ATS with approval in 53 U.S. states and territories for the trading of unregistered or private securities. As of the date of this report, we have paused further development and roll-out while we reevaluate evolving market conditions and customer expectations.
Risks related to an investment in KingsCrowd include, but are not limited to the following: ● Many of the key responsibilities of KingsCrowd’s business have been assigned to one individual, and its ability to implement adequate internal controls depends, in part, on its ability to attract trained professional staff that allows it to segregate duties among several individuals. ● KingsCrowd may become subject to any number of laws and regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce; and ● KingsCrowd’s success depends in part on its ability to grow and take advantage of efficiencies of scale; ChipBrain Industry: AI Effective communicators close more deals.
Risks related to an investment in KingsCrowd include, but are not limited to the following: ● Many of the key responsibilities of KingsCrowd’s business have been assigned to one individual, and its ability to implement adequate internal controls depends, in part, on its ability to attract trained professional staff that allows it to segregate duties among several individuals. ● KingsCrowd may become subject to any number of laws and regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce; and ● KingsCrowd’s success depends in part on its ability to grow and take advantage of efficiencies of scale; Zelgor Industry: Mobile Games Backed by famous venture capitalist Tim Draper, napster founder, Shawn Fanning, and co-creator of Guitar Hero, Kai Huang, Zelgor Inc.(“Zelgor”) is an interactive entertainment company featuring a new species of rambunctious alien characters called The Noobs.
As of April 30, 2024, we had approximately 21 employees, all of which were full time. None of our employees are unionized or covered by collective bargaining agreements, and we consider our current employee relations to be good. Corporate History and Information The Company was incorporated in Utah in 1984 as DBS Investments, Inc.
None of our employees are unionized or covered by collective bargaining agreements, and we consider our current employee relations to be good. Corporate History and Information The Company was incorporated in Utah in 1984 as DBS Investments, Inc. (“DBS”), merged with ValueSetters L.L.C. in December of 2003 and changed its name to ValueSetters, Inc.
The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the SEC, is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), a registered national securities association, and provides investors with opportunities to invest in private companies.
The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the SEC, is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), a registered national securities association, and provides investors with opportunities to invest in private companies. In addition, we recently expanded our model to include Regulation A (“Reg A”) offerings, which are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiary Netcapital Securities Inc.
We currently anticipate that we will also be able to sell our interests in any portfolio company using the Templum ATS provided such sales are made in a regulatorily compliant matter. We expect to place a restriction on any sales during any period in which an issuer is offering its securities for sale on the Netcapital funding platform.
We currently anticipate that we will also be able to sell our interests in any portfolio company using the Templum ATS (or any similar ATS) provided such sales are made in a regulatorily compliant matter.
In July 2024, we announced the launch of our beta version for this secondary trading platform and our goal is to offer such secondary trading platform through the Templum ATS to all issuers and investors on the Netcapital funding portal before the end of 2024 subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements, however, we do not know when, or if, this feature will be fully completed and launched, as there are many details that remain to be completed. ● New Verticals Represent a Compelling Opportunity.
In July 2024, we announced the launch of our beta version for this secondary trading platform and our goal was to offer such secondary trading platform through the Templum ATS to all issuers and investors on the Netcapital funding portal before the end of 2025 subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements, As of the date of this report, we have paused further development and roll-out while we reevaluate evolving market conditions and customer expectations. ● New Verticals Represent a Compelling Opportunity.
Netcapital Advisors’ services include: ● incubation of technology start-ups; ● investor introductions; ● online marketing; ● website design, software and software development; ● message crafting, including pitch decks, offering pages, and ad creation; ● strategic advice; and ● technology consulting.
Netcapital Advisors’ services include: ● investor introductions; ● online marketing; ● website design, software and software development; ● message crafting, including pitch decks, offering pages, and ad creation; ● strategic advice; and ● technology consulting. Broker-Dealer Business In November 2024, wholly owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. received approval from FINRA to become a FINRA-member broker dealer.
The advisory portfolio and our equity interests in select advisory clients represent potential upside for our shareholders. We seek to grow this model of advisory clients. ● Expand Internationally. We believe there is a significant opportunity to expand into Europe and Asia as an appetite abroad grows for U.S. stocks. ● Provide a secondary trading feature.
We believe there is a significant opportunity to expand into Europe and Asia as an appetite abroad grows for U.S. stocks. ● Provide a secondary trading feature. We believe that lack of liquidity is a key issue for investors in private companies in our targeted market.
In the event that our wholly-owned subsidiary receives a broker-dealer license, we will become subject to additional regulation and supervision of the SEC and FINRA, including without limitation Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Uniform Net Capital Rule).
We are also subject to additional regulation and supervision of the SEC and FINRA, including without limitation Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Uniform Net Capital Rule). The Uniform Net Capital Rule specifies minimum capital requirements intended to ensure the general financial soundness and liquidity of broker-dealers.
When issuers advertise their offerings, they are generating new investor accounts for us at no cost to Netcapital. We plan to supplement our issuers’ spend on advertising by increasing our online marketing spend as well, which may include virtual conferences going forward. ● Hire Additional Business Development Staff.
We plan to supplement our issuers’ spend on advertising by increasing our online marketing spend as well, which may include virtual conferences going forward. ● Hire Additional Business Development Staff. We seek to hire additional business development staff to generate new crowdfunding clients. ● Increase the Number of Companies on Our Platform via Marketing.
We maintain a corporate website with the address http://www.netcapitalinc.com, our funding portal maintains a website with the address http://www.netcapital.com, Netcapital Advisors maintains a website at http://www.netcapitaladvisors.com and our valuation business maintains a website at https://valucorp.com/.
Our principal executive offices are located at One Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts and our telephone number is 781-925-1700. We maintain a corporate website with the address https://www.netcapitalinc.com, our funding portal maintains a website with the address http://www.netcapital.com, Netcapital Advisors maintains a website at http://www.netcapitaladvisors.com and our broker dealer also uses https://www.netcapital.com.
Given the rapid growth in the industry and its potential to disrupt the multi-billion dollar private capital market, we believe there is sufficient room for multiple players. -9- Our Strategy Two major tailwinds are driving accelerated growth in the shift to the use of online funding portals: (i) the COVID-19 pandemic; and (ii) the increase in funding limits under Reg CF.
Given the rapid growth in the industry and its potential to disrupt the multi-billion dollar private capital market, we believe there is sufficient room for multiple players. -9- Our Strategy Our strategy is to: ● Generate New Investor Accounts. Growing the number of investor accounts on our platform is a top priority.
We also generate fees from advising companies with respect to their Reg A offerings posted on www.netcapital.com. Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors Inc. (“Netcapital Advisors”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary, provides marketing and strategic advice to companies in exchange for cash fees and/or equity positions.
(“Netcapital Advisors”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary, provides marketing and strategic advice to companies in exchange for cash fees and previously also received equity positions in certain select portfolio companies.
We plan to increase our marketing budget to help grow our portal and advisory clients. ● Invest in Technology. Technology is critical to everything that we do. We plan to invest in developing innovative technologies that enhance our platform and allow us to pursue additional service offerings. ● Incubate and Accelerate Our Advisory Portfolio Clients.
We plan to invest in developing innovative technologies that enhance our platform and allow us to pursue additional service offerings. ● Accelerate Our Advisory Portfolio Clients. The advisory portfolio and our equity interests in select advisory clients represent potential upside for our shareholders. We seek to assist our advisory clients. ● Expand Internationally.
As of the date of this Annual Report, Netcapital Securities Inc. has not conducted any business activities. -5- Competition We compete with a number of public and private companies that provide assistance with capital raising, strategy, technology consulting, and digital marketing. Most of our competitors have significant financial resources and occupy entrenched positions in the market with name-brand recognition.
As of the date of this report, Netcapital Securities has been engaged by one issuer seeking to raise capital via a Regulation A offering. -5- Competition We compete with a number of public and private companies that provide assistance with capital raising, strategy, technology consulting, and digital marketing.
In fiscal 2024 and 2023, the average amount raised in an offering on the Netcapital funding portal was $280,978 and $128,170, respectively.
Most issuers remain on the funding portal, marketing their offering, for a period of six to nine months. -4- In fiscal 2025 and 2024, the average amount raised in an offering on the Netcapital funding portal was $215,745 and $280,978, respectively.
We seek to hire additional business development staff that is technology and financially passionate about capital markets to handle our growing backlog of potential customers. ● Increase the Number of Companies on Our Platform via Marketing. When a new company lists on our platform, they bring their customers, supporters, and brand ambassadors as new investors to Netcapital.
When a new company lists on our platform, they bring their customers, supporters, and brand ambassadors as new investors to Netcapital. We plan to increase our marketing budget to help grow our portal clients. ● Invest in Technology. Technology is critical to everything that we do.
For companies raising capital, the technology provides fully automated onboarding with integrated regulatory filings. Funds are collected from investors and held in escrow until the offering closes. For entrepreneurs, the technology facilitates access to capital at low cost. For investors, the platform provides access to investments in private, early-stage companies that were previously unavailable to the general public.
For entrepreneurs, the technology facilitates access to capital at low cost. For investors, the platform provides access to investments in private, early-stage companies that were previously unavailable to the general public. Both entrepreneurs and investors can track and view their investments through their dashboard on netcapital.com. The platform currently has more than 100,000 users.
Netcapital Advisors generates fees and equity stakes from consulting in select portfolio (“portfolio Companies”) and non-portfolio clients.
Netcapital Advisors previously generated fees and equity stakes from consulting in select portfolio (“Portfolio Companies”) and non-portfolio clients. Given our limited staff, we did not seek consulting engagements in fiscal 2025 and we do not plan to seek them in fiscal 2026.
Both entrepreneurs and investors can track and view their investments through their dashboard on netcapital.com. The platform currently has more than 100,000 users. Scalability was demonstrated in November 2021, when the platform processed more than 2,000 investments in less than two hours, totaling more than $2 million.
Scalability was demonstrated in November 2021, when the platform processed more than 2,000 investments in less than two hours, totaling more than $2 million. Our infrastructure is designed in a way that can horizontally scale to meet our capacity needs.
There was $494 million raised via Reg CF in 2022, according to Crowdwise. We believe a significant opportunity exists to disrupt private capital markets via the Netcapital funding portal. Private capital markets reached $12 trillion by the first half of 2022, per McKinsey.
The average investment size also increased by 26% in 2024 to $1,500 from $1,190 in the previous year. We believe a significant opportunity exists to disrupt private capital markets via the Netcapital funding portal. Reg A+ offerings raised $244 million in 2024, an increase of 7.5% from the previous year, according to KingsCrowd.
In addition, Boston Consulting Group estimates that there are $42 trillion held in retail investment accounts, which we believe represents a large pool of potential account holders for us. Our Technology The Netcapital platform is a scalable, real-time, transaction-processing engine that runs without human intervention, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our Technology The Netcapital platform is a scalable, real-time, transaction-processing engine that runs without human intervention, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For companies raising capital, the technology provides fully automated onboarding with integrated regulatory filings. Funds are collected from investors and held in escrow until the offering closes.
This transaction closed on May 29, 2024. H.C. Wainwright was the exclusive agent for transaction for which we paid them a cash fee equal to 7.5% from the exercise of the Series A-2 warrant at the reduced exercise price and a management fee equal to 1.0% of such aggregate gross proceeds. We also issued warrants to designees of H.C.
In connection with the July 2025 Offering #2, we paid H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC, as placement agent (“Wainwright”) an aggregate cash fee equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of securities in the July 2025 Offering #2 and a management fee equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds raised in the July 2025 Offering #2.
May 2024 Warrant Inducement On May 24, 2024, we entered into inducement offer letter agreements with certain investors that hold certain outstanding Series A-2 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 14,320,000 shares of our common stock, originally issued in December 2023 at a reduced exercise price of $0.155 per share in partial consideration for the Company’s agreement to issue in a private placement (i) new Series A-3 common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of our common stock and (ii) new Series A-4 common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.2 million from the exercise of the existing warrants, before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses payable by the Company.
July 2025 Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement #2 On July 16, 2025, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “July 2025 Purchase Agreement #2”) with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which we agreed to sell 641,712 shares (the “July 2025 Shares #2”) of our common stock, at a purchase price of $4.675 per share (the “July 2025 Offering #2”) for gross proceeds of approximately $3 million, prior to deducting placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by us.
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Neither Netcapital Advisors, nor any Netcapital entity or subsidiary, is a broker- dealer, nor do any of such entities operate as a broker-dealer with respect to any Reg A offering listed on the www.netcapital.com website.
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“(“Netcapital Securities”), which is a licensed broker-dealer with FINRA. Both A and Reg CF offerings are made available to investors via the Company’s website, www.netcapital.com.
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With respect to its services for Reg A offerings, Netcapital Advisors charges a monthly flat fee for each month the offering is listed on the netcapital.com website as well as a nominal administrative flat fee for each investor that is processed to cover out-of-pocket costs.
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With respect to services for Reg A offerings, Netcapital Securities charges a listing fee of $25,000 and a success fee of 4.9% of the capital raised by an issuer under Reg A.
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We provided additional services for two (2) and four (4) of our Portfolio Companies during the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and our cash-based gross profits as a percentage of gross profits were approximately 1% in both fiscal years.
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In fiscal 2025, we did not provide consulting services to Portfolio Companies in exchange for equity, which accounts for the largest portion of our decline in revenues in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 as we received revenues of approximately $3.5 million fiscal 2024 and compared to $0 in fiscal 2025.
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As of the date of this report, we own minority equity positions in 20 Portfolio Companies that have utilized the funding portal to facilitate their offerings, for which equity was received as payment for services.
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However, our funding portal did charge a 1% fee, payable in securities, to every issuer that closed an offering. The dollar value of that fee amounted to $72,090 and $97,700 for the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Revenue from portal fees decreased by $285,294, or 33%, in fiscal 2025 to $589,074 from $874,368 in fiscal 2024.
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Proposed Broker-Dealer Business Our recently formed wholly owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. has applied for broker-dealer registration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
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Revenue from portal fees consists of a 4.9% fee of the total capital raised by an issuer plus fixed miscellaneous charges for administrative fees, such as a rolling close, or the filing of an amended offering statement.
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Netcapital Securities Inc.’s application to become a registered broker-dealer remains subject to regulatory approval and/or licensing from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). No assurance can be given as to when or if such approvals may be granted or when, if at all, Netcapital will be able to expand the services it offers.
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The decrease is attributable to a 29% decrease in the total dollars invested through the portal, from $14.8 million in fiscal 2024 to $10.6 million in fiscal 2025. The total number of issuers on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2025 and 2024 that successfully closed an offering was 49 and 53, respectively.
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The Uniform Net Capital Rule specifies minimum capital requirements intended to ensure the general financial soundness and liquidity of broker-dealers.
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Revenue from listing fees decreased by $234,540, or 53%, to $207,500 in fiscal 2025 as compared to $442,040 in fiscal 2024. The decrease in listing revenue is directly attributable to the 54% decrease in offerings launched in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024. New listings dropped from 82 in Fiscal 2024 to 38 in fiscal 2025.
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In March 2021, regulatory enhancements by the SEC went into effect and increased the limit to $5 million every 12 months.
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Listing fees are typically $5,000 per issuer, and they are the first form of revenue earned by our Funding Portal when an issuer signs a contract with us to sell securities on the funding portal. After the listing contract is signed, an issuer typically takes two months before it is ready to launch an offering.
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Within this market, private equity represents the largest share, with assets in excess of $3 trillion and a 10-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. Since 2000, global private equity (“PE”), net asset value has increased almost tenfold, nearly three times faster than the size of the public equity market.
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In the past we also acted as an incubator and accelerator, taking equity stakes in select disruptive start-ups, and we own positions in ten of these Portfolio Companies that we value at approximately $6 million.
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Both McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group predict that this strong growth will continue, as investors allocate increasing amounts to private equity, due to historically higher returns and lower volatility than public markets.
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We have written off our investment in twelve Portfolio Companies and recorded a non-cash loss of more than $19.9 million from our non-cash investment in failed entities.
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We are currently working with Templum to design the software required to allow issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform to access the Templum ATS in order to engage in secondary trading of securities in a regulatorily compliant manner. The operation of the Templum ATS, however, remains subject to extensive regulation and oversight.
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According to KingsCrowd, the 2021 increase in offering limits has served to boost the attractiveness of Reg CF to later stage issuers. While the previous $1 million cap on annual funding was perceived as too restrictive for capital-intensive companies, $5 million every twelve months can be a viable alternative for companies post seed stage.
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Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
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Reg CF funding grew from $74.8 million in 2018 to $343.6 million in 2024, an increase of 360%, according to KingsCrowd. Although funding was down from its 2021 peak of $496.1 million, the number of Reg CF raises reached a new high in the final month of 2024 to 569 offerings, above the previous high in March 2022 of 561.
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While we are currently working with Templum on the design of the required software to enable the access to secondary trading on the Templum ATS, no assurance can be given as to when, or if, we will be able to successfully complete this project in order to enable access to a secondary trading feature beta (testing) version to a closed group of users for testing before any final launch is made to the public, and Templum’s approval.
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While 61 offerings closed during the year, 34 new offerings were launched. $2 million was the 2024 median Reg A+ raise, while the average raise was $7.7 million. We plan to support Reg A+ raises through our broker-dealer subsidiary, Netcapital Securities.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management

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Biggest changeIn addition, Templum may take actions beyond our control that could seriously harm our business, including: ● discontinuing or limiting our access to its platform; ● increasing pricing terms; ● terminating or seeking to terminate our contractual relationship altogether; and ● modifying or interpreting its terms of service or other policies in a manner that impacts our ability to run our business and operations.
Biggest changeIn addition, Templum may take actions beyond our control that could seriously harm our business, including: ● discontinuing or limiting our access to its platform; ● increasing pricing terms; ● terminating or seeking to terminate our contractual relationship altogether; and ● modifying or interpreting its terms of service or other policies in a manner that impacts our ability to run our business and operations. -28- In July 2024, we announced the launch of our beta version for this secondary trading platform and our goal was to offer such secondary trading platform through the Templum ATS to all issuers and investors on the Netcapital funding portal before the end of 2025 subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements, As of the date of this report, we have paused further development and roll-out while we reevaluate evolving market conditions and customer expectations.
Our profitability may depend in part on our ability to effectively protect our proprietary rights, including obtaining trademarks for our brand names, protecting our products and websites, maintaining the secrecy of our internal workings and preserving our trade secrets, as well as our ability to operate without inadvertently infringing on the proprietary rights of others.
Our profitability may depend in part on our ability to effectively protect our proprietary rights, including obtaining trademarks for our brand names, protecting our products and websites, maintaining the secrecy of our internal workings and preserving our trade secrets, as well as our ability to operate without inadvertently infringing on the proprietary rights of others.
Some factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate, in addition to the other risks mentioned in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus, are: ● actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly funding portal revenues or operating results, whether in our operations or in those of our competitors; -29- ● changes in financial estimates or opinions by research analysts, either with respect to us or other fintech companies; ● our failure to accelerate user growth or new issuer growth; ● any failure to meet investor or analyst expectations; ● the public’s reaction to our press releases, other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; ● actual or anticipated changes in domestic or worldwide economic, political or market conditions, such as recessions; ● changes in the consumer spending environment; ● terrorist acts; ● changes in laws or regulations, or new interpretations or applications of laws and regulations, that are applicable to our business; ● changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; ● short sales, hedging and other derivative transactions in the shares of our common stock; ● future sales or issuances of our common stock, including sales or issuances by us, our directors or executive officers and our significant stockholders; ● our dividend policy; ● changes in the market valuations of other fintech companies; ● actions by stockholders; ● various market factors or perceived market factors, including rumors, involving us, our vendors and clients, whether accurate or not; ● announcements by us or our competitors of new locations, technological advances, significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestitures, joint ventures or other strategic initiatives; and ● a loss of a key member of management.
Some factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate, in addition to the other risks mentioned in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus, are: ● actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly funding portal revenues or operating results, whether in our operations or in those of our competitors; ● changes in financial estimates or opinions by research analysts, either with respect to us or other fintech companies; ● our failure to accelerate user growth or new issuer growth; ● any failure to meet investor or analyst expectations; ● the public’s reaction to our press releases, other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; ● actual or anticipated changes in domestic or worldwide economic, political or market conditions, such as recessions; ● changes in the consumer spending environment; ● terrorist acts; ● changes in laws or regulations, or new interpretations or applications of laws and regulations, that are applicable to our business; ● changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; ● short sales, hedging and other derivative transactions in the shares of our common stock; ● future sales or issuances of our common stock, including sales or issuances by us, our directors or executive officers and our significant stockholders; ● our dividend policy; ● changes in the market valuations of other fintech companies; ● actions by stockholders; ● various market factors or perceived market factors, including rumors, involving us, our vendors and clients, whether accurate or not; ● announcements by us or our competitors of new locations, technological advances, significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestitures, joint ventures or other strategic initiatives; and ● a loss of a key member of management.
Our level of debt could have significant consequences to our shareholders, including the following: ● requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to make payments on debt, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and other general business activities; ● requiring a substantial portion of our corporate cash reserves to be held as a reserve for debt service, limiting our ability to invest in new growth opportunities; ● limiting the ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate and other activities; ● limiting the flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business and industry in which we operate; ● increasing our vulnerability to both general and industry-specific adverse economic conditions; ● putting us at a competitive disadvantage vs. less leveraged competitors; and ● increasing vulnerability to changes in the prevailing interest rates.
Our level of debt could have significant consequences to our shareholders, including the following: ● requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to make payments on debt, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and other general business activities; ● requiring a substantial portion of our corporate cash reserves to be held as a reserve for debt service, limiting our ability to invest in new growth opportunities; ● limiting the ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate and other activities; -18- ● limiting the flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business and industry in which we operate; ● increasing our vulnerability to both general and industry-specific adverse economic conditions; ● putting us at a competitive disadvantage vs. less leveraged competitors; and ● increasing vulnerability to changes in the prevailing interest rates.
Any involvement we may have, including responding to document production requests, may be time-consuming and expensive as well. We operate in a regulatory environment that is evolving and uncertain. The regulatory framework for online capital formation or crowdfunding is very new. The regulations that govern our operations have been in existence for a very few years.
Any involvement we may have, including responding to document production requests, may be time-consuming and expensive as well. -19- We operate in a regulatory environment that is evolving and uncertain. The regulatory framework for online capital formation or crowdfunding is very new. The regulations that govern our operations have been in existence for a very few years.
As a result, we may not be able to meet a level of service that we have promised to our subscribers, and we may be in breach of our contractual commitments, which could materially adversely affect our business, revenues, operating results and financial condition. -20- We are dependent on general economic conditions.
As a result, we may not be able to meet a level of service that we have promised to our subscribers, and we may be in breach of our contractual commitments, which could materially adversely affect our business, revenues, operating results and financial condition. We are dependent on general economic conditions.
Nasdaq requires companies desiring to list their common stock to meet certain listing criteria including total number of shareholders: minimum stock price, total value of public float, and in some cases total shareholders’ equity and market capitalization. Our failure to meet such applicable listing criteria could prevent us from listing our common stock on Nasdaq.
Nasdaq requires companies desiring to list their common stock to meet certain listing criteria including total number of shareholders: minimum stock price, total value of public float, and in some cases total shareholders’ equity and market capitalization. Our failure to meet such applicable listing criteria could prevent us from continuing to list our common stock on Nasdaq.
In addition, because we do not pay dividends we may have trouble raising additional funds, which could affect our ability to expand our business operations. We may conduct future offerings of our common stock and pay debt obligations with our common stock which may diminish our investors’ pro rata ownership and depress our stock price.
In addition, because we do not pay dividends we may have trouble raising additional funds, which could affect our ability to expand our business operations. -31- We may conduct future offerings of our common stock and pay debt obligations with our common stock which may diminish our investors’ pro rata ownership and depress our stock price.
Accordingly, our management has concluded that these conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve its business plan objectives or be able to achieve or maintain cash-flow-positive operating results.
Accordingly, our management has concluded that these conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our business plan objectives or be able to achieve or maintain cash-flow-positive operating results.
Any violation of foreign laws may limit our ability in the future to assist companies in accessing money from those investors, and compliance with those laws and regulations may limit our business operations and plans for future expansion. -18- Our cash flow is reliant on one main type of service.
Any violation of foreign laws may limit our ability in the future to assist companies in accessing money from those investors, and compliance with those laws and regulations may limit our business operations and plans for future expansion. Our cash flow is reliant on one main type of service.
The Company’s operating results may fluctuate from year to year due to the factors listed above and others not listed. At times, these fluctuations may be significant and could impact our ability to operate our business. Natural disasters and other events beyond our control could materially adversely affect us.
The Company’s operating results may fluctuate from year to year due to the factors listed above and others not listed. At times, these fluctuations may be significant and could impact our ability to operate our business. -24- Natural disasters and other events beyond our control could materially adversely affect us.
Any disruptions of services or cyber-attacks either on our technology provider, escrow agent, or on us could harm our reputation and materially negatively impact our financial condition and business. Our funding portal relies on one escrow agent to hold investment commitments for issuers.
Any disruptions of services or cyber-attacks either on our technology provider, escrow agent, or on us could harm our reputation and materially negatively impact our financial condition and business. -20- Our funding portal relies on one escrow agent to hold investment commitments for issuers.
Any errors or defects in third-party software could result in errors or a failure of our funding portal which could harm our business. We may not be able to protect all of our intellectual property.
Any errors or defects in third-party software could result in errors or a failure of our funding portal which could harm our business. -21- We may not be able to protect all of our intellectual property.
Adequate additional financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. -21- We may make acquisitions or form joint ventures that are unsuccessful. Our ability to grow is partially dependent on our ability to successfully acquire other companies, which creates substantial risk.
Adequate additional financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. -23- We may make acquisitions or form joint ventures that are unsuccessful. Our ability to grow is partially dependent on our ability to successfully acquire other companies, which creates substantial risk.
We currently rely on First Citizens Bank to provide all escrow services related to offerings on our platform. Any change in this relationship will require us to find another escrow agent and escrow bank. This change may cause us delays as well as additional costs in transitioning our technology.
We currently rely on Luminate Bank to provide all escrow services related to offerings on our platform. Any change in this relationship will require us to find another escrow agent and escrow bank. This change may cause us delays as well as additional costs in transitioning our technology.
If we are required to indemnify, both for the costs of their defense in any action or to pay monetary damages upon a finding of a court or in any settlement, our business and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
If we are required to indemnify, both for the costs of their defense in any action or to pay monetary damages upon a finding of a court or in any settlement, our business and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. -34- ITEM 1B.
In addition, changes in current laws or regulations or in governmental policies could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Domestic and foreign stock exchanges, other self-regulatory organizations and state and foreign securities commissions can censure, fine, issue cease-and-desist orders, suspend or expel a broker-dealer or any of its officers or employees.
In addition, changes in current laws or regulations or in governmental policies could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. -29- Stock exchanges, other self-regulatory organizations and state securities commissions can censure, fine, issue cease-and-desist orders, suspend or expel a funding portal, broker-dealer or any of its officers or employees.
Further, our subsidiary Netcapital Funding Portal Inc is registered as a funding portal. As a funding portal we have to comply with stringent regulations, and the operation of our funding portal is frequently subject to examination, constraints on its business, and in some cases fines. Our wholly-owned subsidiary Netcapital Securities Inc has applied for broker-dealer registration with FINRA.
Further, our subsidiary Netcapital Funding Portal Inc is registered as a funding portal. As a funding portal we have to comply with stringent regulations, and the operation of our funding portal is frequently subject to examination, constraints on its business, and in some cases fines. Our wholly owned subsidiary Netcapital Securities Inc is a broker-dealer that is registered with FINRA.
It is difficult to accurately forecast our revenues and operating results, and these could fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors.
Our revenues and operating results are subject to fluctuations. It is difficult to accurately forecast our revenues and operating results, and these could fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors.
Our business model is one of innovation, including continuously working to expand our product lines and services to our clients. For example, our subsidiary Netcapital Securities has applied for broker-dealer registration with FINRA and we are continuing our relationship with Templum into becoming an alternative trading system. It is unclear whether these services will be successful.
Our business model is one of innovation, including continuously working to expand our product lines and services to our clients. For example, our subsidiary Netcapital Securities received its broker-dealer registration with FINRA in November 2024 and we are continuing our relationship with Templum into becoming an alternative trading system. It is unclear whether these services will be successful.
Our debt level could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects. As of April 30, 2024, we had $2,420,124 of principal indebtedness outstanding and we have borrowed money on three occasions from the SBA.
Our debt level could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects. As of April 30, 2025, we had $2,683,561 of principal indebtedness outstanding and we have borrowed money on three occasions from the SBA.
Our consulting and advisory services are primarily paid for in restricted shares of stock of our customers, which are often private companies with no established trading market for their securities. For our consulting and advisory services, payment is often made through equity securities of customers instead of cash.
Our consulting and advisory services have primarily been paid for in restricted shares of stock of our customers, which are often private companies with no established trading market for their securities. For our consulting and advisory services, payment has previously primarily been made through issuance of equity securities of our customers instead of cash.
Risks Related to our Proposed Broker-Dealer Activities Regulatory and legal uncertainties related to broker-dealers could harm our business. The securities and derivatives businesses are heavily regulated. Firms in financial service industries have been subject to an increasingly regulated environment over recent years, and penalties and fines sought by regulatory authorities have increased accordingly.
Risks Related to our Broker-Dealer Activities Regulatory and legal uncertainties could harm our business. The securities businesses are heavily regulated. Firms in financial service industries have been subject to an increasingly regulated environment over recent years, and penalties and fines sought by regulatory authorities have increased accordingly. Our funding portal and broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to extensive regulations.
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 40 Act, (and similar legislation in other jurisdictions) and if we are deemed an “investment company” under the 40 Act applicable restrictions would make it impractical for us to operate as contemplated.
We are not, and do not intend to become, regulated as an investment company under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 40 Act, (and similar legislation in other jurisdictions) and if we are deemed an “investment company” under the 40 Act applicable restrictions would make it impractical for us to operate as contemplated.
We were incorporated in the State of Utah in April 1984. We reported a net loss of $4,986,317 in the year ended April 30, 2024. Although we reported earnings in the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, the majority of our earnings came from unrealized gains in equity securities that we own.
We were incorporated in the State of Utah in April 1984. We reported a net loss of $28,301,325 in the year ended April 30, 2025. Although we reported earnings in the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, the majority of our earnings came from unrealized gains in equity securities that we own.
If such net capital rules are changed or expanded, or if there is an unusually large charge against net capital, operations that require an intensive use of capital could be limited. Such operations may include investing activities, marketing and the financing of customer account balances.
If such net capital rules are changed or expanded, or if there is an unusually large charge against net capital, operations that require an intensive use of capital could be limited. Such operations may include investing activities, marketing and the financing of customer account balances. Also, our ability to withdraw capital from our brokerage subsidiary could be restricted.
Payment related to the consulting and advisory services provided by Netcapital Advisors is often made through equity stakes from such customers. As of April 30, 2024, approximately $25.2 million of our holdings are issued by companies whose securities do not trade on public markets.
Payment related to the consulting and advisory services provided by Netcapital Advisors was often made through equity stakes from such customers. As of April 30, 2025, approximately $5.7 million of our assets are equity securities issued by companies whose securities do not trade on public markets.
To continue to operate and to expand our services internationally, we may have to comply with the regulatory controls of each country in which we conduct, or intend to conduct business, the requirements of which may not be clearly defined.
To continue to operate, we may have to comply with the regulatory controls of each jurisdiction in which we conduct, or intend to conduct business, the requirements of which may not be clearly defined.
Information posted on such platforms at any time may be adverse to our interests and/or may be inaccurate. The dissemination of information via social media could harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations, regardless of the information’s accuracy.
Information posted on such platforms at any time may be adverse to our interests and/or may be inaccurate. The dissemination of information via social media could harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations, regardless of the information’s accuracy. The damage may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction.
Also, our ability to withdraw capital from our brokerage subsidiary could be restricted. -27- Risk Factors Related to our Common Stock Our ability to have our securities traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market is subject to us meeting applicable listing criteria. We are currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, a national securities exchange.
Risk Factors Related to our Common Stock Our ability to have our securities traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market is subject to us meeting applicable listing criteria. We are currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, a national securities exchange.
Should our subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. receive its broker-dealer license, failure to maintain the required net capital could result in suspension or revocation of registration by the SEC or suspension or expulsion by FINRA, and could ultimately lead to liquidation of Netcapital Securities Inc.
The failure of Netcapital Securities Inc. to maintain the required net capital could result in suspension or revocation of registration by the SEC or suspension or expulsion by FINRA, and could ultimately lead to liquidation of Netcapital Securities Inc.
If we are unable to generate adequate funds from operations or raise sufficient additional funds, we may not be able to repay our existing debt, continue to operate our business network, respond to competitive pressures or fund our operations. As a result, we may be required to significantly reduce, reorganize, discontinue, or shut down our operations.
If we are unable to generate adequate funds from operations or raise sufficient additional funds, we may not be able to repay our existing debt, continue to operate our business network, respond to competitive pressures or fund our operations.
For all of these early-stage companies, the future liquidity and value of our investments cannot be guaranteed, and no market may exist for us to generate gains from our investments in early-stage companies. Our business depends on the reliability of the infrastructure that supports the Internet and the viability of the Internet.
For all of these early-stage companies, the future liquidity and value of our investments cannot be guaranteed, and no market may exist for us to generate gains from our investments in early-stage companies.
In addition, disputes may arise regarding the technology subject to a license agreement, including: ● the scope of rights granted under the license agreement and other interpretation-related issues; ● the extent to which our processes infringe on the technology of Netcapital Systems LLC that is not subject to the license agreement; ● the ownership of inventions and know-how resulting from the joint creation or use of technology by Netcapital Systems LLC and us. -19- Disputes over technology under the license agreement with Netcapital Systems LLC may prevent or impair our ability to maintain our current license agreement on acceptable terms, and we may be unable to successfully operate our funding portal.
In addition, disputes may arise regarding the technology subject to a license agreement, including: ● the scope of rights granted under the license agreement and other interpretation-related issues; ● the extent to which our processes infringe on the technology of Netcapital Systems LLC that is not subject to the license agreement; ● the ownership of inventions and know-how resulting from the joint creation or use of technology by Netcapital Systems LLC and us.
Failure by us to use social media effectively or appropriately, particularly as compared to our brands’ respective competitors, could lead to a decline in brand value, customer visits and revenue.
In addition, social media is frequently used to communicate with our customers and the public in general. Failure by us to use social media effectively or appropriately, particularly as compared to our brands’ respective competitors, could lead to a decline in brand value, customer visits and revenue.
Any such issuances of common stock underlying stock options may cause stockholders to experience dilution of their ownership interests and the per share value of our common stock to decline. As options are forfeited we plan to reissue options to other officers, directors, employees and consultants.
We intend to issue the shares available under the 2023 Plan, as amended, to officers, directors and consultants.. Any such issuances of common stock underlying stock options may cause stockholders to experience dilution of their ownership interests and the per share value of our common stock to decline.
Any acquisition that we pursue, whether successfully completed or not, involves risks, including: ● material adverse effects on our operating results, particularly in the fiscal quarters immediately following the acquisition of acquired entities that are integrated into our operations; ● risks associated with entering into markets or conducting operations where we have no or limited prior experience; ● problems retaining key personnel; ● potential impairment of tangible and intangible assets and goodwill acquired in the acquisition; ● potential unknown liabilities; ● difficulties of integration and failure to realize anticipated synergies; and ● disruption of our ongoing business, including diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. -23- Future acquisitions may be accomplished through a cash purchase transaction, the issuance of our equity securities or a combination of both, could result in potentially dilutive issuances of our equity securities, the incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities and impairment charges related to goodwill and other intangible assets, any of which could harm our business and financial condition.
Any acquisition that we pursue, whether successfully completed or not, involves risks, including: ● material adverse effects on our operating results, particularly in the fiscal quarters immediately following the acquisition of acquired entities that are integrated into our operations; ● risks associated with entering into markets or conducting operations where we have no or limited prior experience; ● problems retaining key personnel; ● potential impairment of tangible and intangible assets and goodwill acquired in the acquisition; ● potential unknown liabilities; ● difficulties of integration and failure to realize anticipated synergies; and ● disruption of our ongoing business, including diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns.
Any litigation to which we are a party could be expensive and time consuming, regardless of the ultimate outcome, and the potential costs and risks of such litigation may incentivize us to settle, which could harm our reputation or have a material adverse effect on our business or results or operations. -26- Failure to launch our proposed secondary trading platform could result in continued lack of liquidity for investors in our target market.
Any litigation to which we are a party could be expensive and time consuming, regardless of the ultimate outcome, and the potential costs and risks of such litigation may incentivize us to settle, which could harm our reputation or have a material adverse effect on our business or results or operations.
If we are unable to regain compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement and Nasdaq delists our common stock and warrants and we are unable to obtain listing on another national securities exchange, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our shareholders: ● the liquidity of our common stock; ● the market price of our common stock; ● our ability to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations; ● the number of institutional and general investors that will consider investing in our common stock; ● the number of investors in general that will consider investing in our common stock; ● the number of market makers in our common stock; ● the availability of information concerning the trading prices and volume of our common stock; and ● the number of broker-dealers willing to execute trades in shares of our common stock. -28- There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, a failure of which could result in a delisting of our common stock and warrants .
If, for any reason, we should fail to maintain compliance with these listing standards and Nasdaq should delist our securities from trading on its exchange and we are unable to obtain listing on another national securities exchange, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our shareholders: ● the liquidity of our common stock; ● the market price of our common stock; ● our ability to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations; ● the number of institutional and general investors that will consider investing in our common stock; ● the number of investors in general that will consider investing in our common stock; ● the number of market makers in our common stock; ● the availability of information concerning the trading prices and volume of our common stock; and ● the number of broker-dealers willing to execute trades in shares of our common stock.
If we fail to implement any required improvements to our disclosure controls and procedures, we may be obligated to report control deficiencies in which case, we could become subject to regulatory sanction or investigation.
If we fail to implement any required improvements to our disclosure controls and procedures, we may be obligated to report control deficiencies in which case, we could become subject to regulatory sanction or investigation. Further, these outcomes could damage investor confidence in the accuracy and reliability of our financial statements.
We could be harmed by improper disclosure or loss of sensitive or confidential Company, employee, associate or customer data, including personal data. In connection with the operation of our business, we plan to store, process and transmit data, including personal and payment information, about our employees, customers, associates and candidates, a portion of which is confidential and/or personally sensitive.
In connection with the operation of our business, we plan to store, process and transmit data, including personal and payment information, about our employees, customers, associates and candidates, a portion of which is confidential and/or personally sensitive. Unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive or confidential data may occur through a variety of methods.
Our compliance with complicated U.S. regulations concerning corporate governance and public disclosure is expensive and diverts management’s attention from our core business, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
As options are forfeited, we plan to reissue options to other officers, directors, employees and consultants. Our compliance with complicated U.S. regulations concerning corporate governance and public disclosure is expensive and diverts management’s attention from our core business, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Since we do not pay dividends, then you may have a limited ability to liquidate or receive any payment on your investment. Therefore, our failure to pay dividends may cause you to not see any return on your investment even if we are successful in our business operations.
Therefore, our failure to pay dividends may cause you to not see any return on your investment even if we are successful in our business operations.
If any analyst who may cover us was to cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the price of our common stock or warrants or trading volume to decline. -30- Our issuance of common stock upon the exercise of options granted under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and our 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan may dilute all other stockholders.
If any analyst who may cover us was to cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the price of our common stock or warrants or trading volume to decline.
Further, the operation of the Templum ATS is subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
We do not control the operations of Templum or own the equipment used to provide such services. Further, the operation of the Templum ATS is (or any similar ATS will be) subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. Although we prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, our internal accounting controls may not meet all standards applicable to companies with publicly traded securities.
Although we prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, our internal accounting controls may not meet all standards applicable to companies with publicly traded securities.
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock in the past, and do not anticipate that we will declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your investment in our common stock if the price appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends.
Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your investment in our common stock if the price appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends. Since we do not pay dividends, then you may have a limited ability to liquidate or receive any payment on your investment.
Our mode of operation and profitability may be directly affected by additional legislation changes in rules promulgated by various government agencies and self-regulatory organizations that oversee our businesses, and changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules, including the potential imposition of transaction taxes.
Regulatory bodies include, but are not limited to, the SEC, FINRA, and the Nasdaq Stock Market. Our mode of operation and profitability may be directly affected by additional legislation changes in rules promulgated by various government agencies and self-regulatory organizations that oversee our businesses, and changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules.
In order to ensure that we are not deemed to be an investment company, we may be required to materially restrict or limit the scope of our operations or plans related to us, we will be limited in the types of acquisitions that we may make and we may need to modify our organizational structure or dispose of assets that we would not otherwise dispose of.
It continues to assess eligibility for an exclusion from investment company status, including the exemption under Section 3(b)(1) for companies that are primarily engaged in a non-investment business. -27- In order to ensure that we are not deemed to be an investment company, we may be required to materially restrict or limit the scope of our operations or plans related to us, we will be limited in the types of acquisitions that we may make and we may need to modify our organizational structure or dispose of assets that we would not otherwise dispose of.
The principal securities regulations that we work with, Rule 506(c) and Reg CF, have only been in effect in their current form since 2013 and 2016, respectively.
Our funding portal’s service offerings are relatively new in an industry that is still quickly evolving . The principal securities regulations that we work with, Rule 506(c) and Reg CF, have only been in effect in their current form since 2013 and 2016, respectively.
If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to their application and practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us, and our business may be harmed.
If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to their application and practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us, and our business may be harmed. -33- Failure to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could cause our financial reports to be inaccurate.
Prior to recommending speculative, low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information.
FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative, low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information.
For the year ended April 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that constituted 25% of its revenues, and four customers that each constituted 14% of its revenues.
For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that constituted 25% of its revenues, a second customer that constituted 22% of its revenues, and a third customer that constituted 22% of its revenues.
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Utah law.
Claims for indemnification by our directors and officers may reduce our available funds to satisfy successful third-party claims against us and may reduce the amount of money available to us. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Utah law.
Risks Related to Receipt of Securities for Services A significant portion of our total assets are held in equity securities of early-stage companies, which securities are illiquid and subject to volatility, which factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
The inappropriate use of social media by our customers or employees could increase our costs, lead to litigation or result in negative publicity that could damage our reputation and adversely affect our results of operations. -26- Risks Related to Receipt of Securities for Services A significant portion of our total assets are held in equity securities of early-stage companies, which are illiquid and subject to volatility, and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We may seek additional capital through a combination of equity offerings, debt financings, strategic collaborations and alliances or licensing arrangements.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish certain rights. We may seek additional capital through a combination of equity offerings, debt financings, strategic collaborations and alliances or licensing arrangements.
In addition, to maintain a listing on Nasdaq, we must satisfy minimum financial and other continued listing requirements and standards, including those regarding director independence and independent committee requirements, minimum stockholders’ equity, and certain corporate governance requirements.
If a listed stock trades below one dollar for more than 30 consecutive trading days, then it is subject to delisting from Nasdaq. In addition, to maintain a listing on Nasdaq, we must satisfy minimum financial and other continued listing requirements and standards, including those regarding director independence and independent committee requirements, minimum stockholders’ equity, and certain corporate governance requirements.
Failure to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could cause our financial reports to be inaccurate. We are required pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404, to maintain internal control over financial reporting and to assess and report on the effectiveness of those controls.
We are required pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404, to maintain internal control over financial reporting and to assess and report on the effectiveness of those controls. This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting.
We are currently working with Templum on the design of the required software to enable issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform the ability to access the Templum ATS in order to have the ability to engage in secondary trading of securities. We do not control the operations of Templum or own the equipment used to provide such services.
We began working with Templum on the design of the required software to enable issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform the ability to access the Templum ATS in order to have the ability to engage in secondary trading of securities, but we have paused our engagement with them.
In the event of a delisting, we would expect to take actions to restore our compliance with the listing requirements, but we can provide no assurance that any such action taken by us would allow our common stock to become listed again, stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our common stock, prevent our common stock from dropping below the minimum bid price requirement, or prevent future non-compliance with the listing requirements.
In the event of a delisting, we would expect to take actions to restore our compliance with the listing requirements, but we can provide no assurance that any such action taken by us would allow our common stock to become listed again, stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our common stock, prevent our common stock from dropping below the minimum bid price requirement, or prevent future non-compliance with the listing requirements. -30- As previously disclosed on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by us, Nasdaq had previously notified us on September 1, 2023 that we were not in compliance with the Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) the “Bid Price Rule”) because it failed to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.
Any litigation for both protecting our intellectual property or defending our use of certain technologies could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition, regardless of the outcome of such litigation. -22- Our revenues and profits are subject to fluctuations.
There can also be no assurance that a third party will not assert infringement claims with respect to our products or technologies. Any litigation for both protecting our intellectual property or defending our use of certain technologies could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition, regardless of the outcome of such litigation.
As of April 30, 2024, the Company had negative working capital of $2,074,163 and for the year ended April 30 2024, the Company had an operating loss of $3,442,388 and net cash used in operating activities amounted to $4,879,838.There can be no assurances that we will be able to achieve a level of revenues adequate to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or additional financing through private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing necessary to support our working capital requirements.
There can be no assurances that we will be able to achieve a level of revenues adequate to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or additional financing through private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing necessary to support our working capital requirements.
Our customers may encounter difficulties with investing through our proposed secondary trading platform. Institutions and individual investors may face significant risk when buying securities on our proposed secondary trading platform.
There is no guarantee that we will officially launch our secondary trading platform which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Our customers may encounter difficulties with investing through our proposed secondary trading platform. Institutions and individual investors may face significant risk when buying securities on our proposed secondary trading platform.
The SEC, FINRA, and various other regulatory agencies have stringent rules with respect to the maintenance of specific levels of net capital by securities broker-dealers.
Netcapital Securities Inc. may be fined or subject to other disciplinary or corrective actions if it does not maintain the capital and liquidity levels required by regulators. The SEC, FINRA, and various other regulatory agencies have stringent rules with respect to the maintenance of specific levels of net capital by securities broker-dealers.
Such companies may be able to attract significantly more subscribers because of new marketing ideas and user interface concepts. Increased competition from current and future competitors may in the future materially adversely affect our business, revenues, operating results and financial condition. We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations.
Increased competition from current and future competitors may in the future materially adversely affect our business, revenues, operating results and financial condition. We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations. We may need additional capital in the future to continue to execute our business plan.
As a result, on July 23, 2024, Nasdaq delivered written notice to the Company under which it advised the Company that Nasdaq has determined to delist the Company’s securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq Letter”).
Further as of July 22, 2024, Nasdaq determined that that our securities had a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days and as a result, Nasdaq delivered written notice to the Company on July 23, 2024 under which it advised us that Nasdaq has determined to delist our securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market.
If a person were able to circumvent these security measures, he or she could destroy or steal valuable information or disrupt our operations. Any security breach could expose us to risks of data loss, litigation and liability and could seriously disrupt our operations and any resulting negative publicity could significantly harm our reputation.
If a person were able to circumvent these security measures, he or she could destroy or steal valuable information or disrupt our operations.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, stockholders have instituted class action securities litigation against those companies. Such litigation, if instituted, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management attention and resources, which would significantly harm our profitability and reputation.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, stockholders have instituted class action securities litigation against those companies.
We cannot predict the effect, if any, that market sales of those shares of common stock or the availability of those shares of common stock for sale will have on the market price of our common stock. We do not expect to pay dividends and investors should not buy our common stock expecting to receive dividends.
We do not expect to pay dividends and investors should not buy our common stock expecting to receive dividends. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock in the past, and do not anticipate that we will declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
At the present time, we do not have arrangements to raise all of the needed additional capital, and we will need to identify potential investors and negotiate appropriate arrangements with them. Our ability to obtain additional financing will be subject to a number of factors, including market conditions, our operating performance and investor sentiment.
Therefore, we will be dependent upon additional capital in the form of either debt or equity to continue our operations. At the present time, we do not have arrangements to raise all of the needed additional capital, and we will need to identify potential investors and negotiate appropriate arrangements with them.
Moreover, as we continue to expand our offerings, we will continue to face headwinds and compete with companies that are more established and/or have more financial resources than we do and/or new entrants bringing disruptive technologies and/or ideas. Intense competition could prevent us from increasing our market share and growing our revenues.
Additionally, some competitors and future competitors may be better capitalized than us, which would give them a significant advantage in marketing and operations. -22- Moreover, as we continue to expand our offerings, we will continue to face headwinds and compete with companies that are more established and/or have more financial resources than we do and/or new entrants bringing disruptive technologies and/or ideas.
In the event Netcapital Securities Inc. receives a broker-dealer license, it will become subject to additional regulation and supervision of the SEC and FINRA, including without limitation Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Uniform Net Capital Rule).
It is subject to additional regulation and supervision of the SEC and FINRA, including without limitation Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Uniform Net Capital Rule). In addition, some of the restrictions and rules applicable to our subsidiary could adversely affect and limit some of our business plans.
In the absence of a trading market, we may be unable to liquidate our investment, which will result in the loss of our investment. -25- Risks Related to Operation of our Proposed Secondary Trading Platform We will be dependent on a third-party for operation of our proposed secondary trading platform.
Risks Related to Operation of our Proposed Secondary Trading Platform We will be dependent on a third-party for operation of our proposed secondary trading platform. Any disruption in the services provided by such third-party provider could adversely affect our business.
We compete with a number of public and private companies and most of our competitors have significant financial resources and occupy entrenched positions in the market with name-brand recognition. We also face challenges from new Internet sites that aim to attract subscribers who seek to play interactive games or invest in public or private securities.
Intense competition could prevent us from increasing our market share and growing our revenues. We compete with a number of public and private companies and most of our competitors have significant financial resources and occupy entrenched positions in the market with name-brand recognition.
Any disruption in the services provided by such third-party provider could adversely affect our business. In January 2023, we entered into the Templum License Agreement, to provide issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform with the potential for greater distribution and liquidity.
In addition, there is no guarantee that we will officially launch our secondary trading platform which could have a material adverse effect on our business. In January 2023, we entered into the Templum License Agreement, to provide issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform with the potential for greater distribution and liquidity.
Since we have a limited operating history, we cannot assure you that our business will maintain profitability. -16- We have substantial customer concentration, with a limited number of customers accounting for a substantial portion of our revenues. We currently derive a significant portion of our revenues from a limited number of customers.
We have substantial customer concentration, with a limited number of customers accounting for a substantial portion of our revenues. We currently derive a significant portion of our revenues from a limited number of customers. There are inherent risks whenever a large percentage of total revenues are concentrated with a limited number of customers.
There are inherent risks whenever a large percentage of total revenues are concentrated with a limited number of customers. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that constituted 25% of its revenues, a second customer that constituted 22% of its revenues, and a third customer that constituted 22% of its revenues.
For the year ended April 30, 2025, the Company had one customer that constituted 20% of its revenues, and a second customer that accounted for 11% of its revenues.
If we are unable to raise additional capital when required or on acceptable terms, we may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue our operations. Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish certain rights.
Our ability to obtain additional financing will be subject to a number of factors, including market conditions, our operating performance and investor sentiment. If we are unable to raise additional capital when required or on acceptable terms, we may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue our operations.
The securities issued are in private companies with no established trading market for their securities.
The securities issued were in private companies with no established trading market for their securities. In the absence of a trading market, we may be unable to liquidate our investments, which will result in the loss of our investment.
We have issued options to purchase 2,202,000 shares of common stock under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and our 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and we expect to issue options to purchase the remaining 98,000 shares of common stock in the future to officers, directors, employees and consultants under our 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Our issuance of common stock upon the exercise of options granted under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and our 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan may dilute all other stockholders. As of April 30, 2025 we have issued options to purchase 28,594 shares of common stock under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“2023 Plan) and our 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeThese cybersecurity threats and related risks make it imperative that we expend resources on cybersecurity. -32- Our Board of Directors oversees management’s processes for identifying and mitigating risks, including cybersecurity risks, to help align our risk exposure with our strategic objectives.
Biggest changeOur Board of Directors oversees management’s processes for identifying and mitigating risks, including cybersecurity risks, to help align our risk exposure with our strategic objectives.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY We believe cybersecurity is critical to advancing our technological advancements. As a biopharmaceutical company, we face a multitude of cybersecurity threats that range from attacks common to most industries, such as ransomware and denial-of service.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY We believe cybersecurity is critical to advancing our technological advancements. As a fintech company, we face a multitude of cybersecurity threats that range from attacks common to most industries, such as ransomware and denial-of service.
Our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners face similar cybersecurity threats, and a cybersecurity incident impacting us or any of these entities could materially adversely affect our operations, performance, and results of operations.
Our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners face similar cybersecurity threats, and a cybersecurity incident impacting us or any of these entities could materially adversely affect our operations, performance, and results of operations. These cybersecurity threats and related risks make it imperative that we expend resources on cybersecurity.

Item 2. Properties

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Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES We utilize an office at 1 Lincoln Street in Boston, Massachusetts. We currently pay rent of approximately $6,400 a month, and our membership agreement is through March 2025 for approximately 400 square feet in a virtual office-suite location. Almost all of our employees work remotely.
Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES We utilize an office at 1 Lincoln Street in Boston, Massachusetts. We currently pay rent of approximately $6,600 a month for approximately 400 square feet, and our membership agreement can be canceled by us with no penalty so long as we provide 60-day notice. Almost all of our employees work remotely.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

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Biggest changeITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.
Biggest changeITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we may become involved in litigation or regulatory proceedings the ordinary course of our business, including litigation or regulatory proceedings that could be material to our business In addition, the securities industry is highly regulated and many aspects of our business involve substantial risk of liability.
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We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. -33- PART II
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In past years, there has been an increasing incidence of litigation involving the securities industry, including class action suits that generally seek substantial damages, including in some cases punitive damages.
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Compliance problems that are reported to federal, state and provincial regulators, exchanges or other self-regulatory organizations by dissatisfied customers are investigated by such regulatory bodies, and, if pursued by such regulatory body or such customers, may rise to the level of arbitration or disciplinary action.
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We are also subject to periodic regulatory audits and inspections for various federal, self-regulatory and state regulators.
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Any such audits and inspections could require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources, require us to change our business practices or products, result in sanctions being levied against us, including fines and censures, suspension or expulsion from a certain jurisdiction or market or the revocation or limitation of licenses, result in negative publicity, or otherwise harm our business and financial results.
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Pending Regulatory Inquiries Our businesses are heavily regulated by state and federal regulatory agencies as well as the Nasdaq Stock Market and FINRA. In the current era of heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial institutions, we have incurred increased compliance costs, along with the industry as a whole. Increased regulation also creates increased barriers to entry.
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We receive many regulatory inquiries each year in addition to being subject to frequent regulatory examinations. The great majority of these inquiries do not lead to fines or any further action against us. We are generally the subject of regulatory inquiries regarding subjects including, but not limited to: anti-money laundering, compliance, registration, record-keeping, and other topics of recent regulatory interest.
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We have procedures for evaluating whether potential regulatory fines are probable, estimable and material and for updating its contingency reserves and disclosures accordingly. In the current climate, we expect that we may, from time to time, be subject to regulatory fines on various topics on an ongoing basis, as other regulated financial services businesses do.
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The amount of any fines, and when and if they will be incurred, typically is impossible to predict given the nature of the regulatory process. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. -35- PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeNo more than 2,000,000 Shares, and as increased on an annual basis, on the first day of each calendar year beginning with May 1, 2024 and ending with the last May 1 during the initial ten-year term of the Plan, by the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the shares of common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis, which shall include shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding securities or rights convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock, including without limitation, preferred stock, warrants and employee options to purchase any shares of common stock) on the final day of the immediately preceding calendar year; (B) 300,000 shares of common stock, and (C) such lesser number of shares of common stock as determined by the Board, shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs.
Biggest changeNo more than 28,571 Shares, and as increased on an annual basis, on the first day of each calendar year beginning with May 1, 2024 and ending with the last May 1 during the initial ten-year term of the Plan, by the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the shares of common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis, which shall include shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding securities or rights convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock, including without limitation, preferred stock, warrants and employee options to purchase any shares of common stock) on the final day of the immediately preceding calendar year; (B) 4,286 shares of common stock, and (C) such lesser number of shares of common stock as determined by the Board, shall be issued pursuant to the e On January 1, 2025, pursuant to the annual increase provision described above, the amount reserved for issuance under the Plan increased by 165,899 based on the fully diluted shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024, or 166,661 shares in the aggregate.
On January 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and adopted the Netcapital Inc., 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), which was subsequently approved by the Company’s stockholders.
On January 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved and adopted the Netcapital Inc., 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), which was subsequently approved by the Company’s stockholders.
Awards under the Plan may include incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units, performance share awards, stock bonuses and other stock-based awards and cash-based incentive awards. -34- 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan .
Awards under the Plan may include incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units, performance share awards, stock bonuses and other stock-based awards and cash-based incentive awards. -36- 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan .
The total number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2023 Plan is (i) 2,000,000 shares of common stock plus (ii) an annual increase on the first day of each calendar year beginning with May 1, 2024 and ending with the last May 1 during the initial ten-year term of the 2023 Plan, equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the shares of common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis, which shall include shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding securities or rights convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock, including without limitation, preferred stock, warrants and employee options to purchase any shares of common stock) on the final day of the immediately preceding calendar year and (B) such lesser number of shares of common stock as determined by the Board; provided, that, shares of common stock issued under the 2023 Plan with respect to an exempt award shall not count against such share limit.
The total number of shares of common stock authorized initially authorized for issuance under the 2023 Plan was (i) 28,571 shares of common stock plus (ii) an annual increase on the first day of each calendar year beginning with May 1, 2024 and ending with the last May 1 during the initial ten-year term of the 2023 Plan, equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the shares of common stock outstanding (on an as-converted basis, which shall include shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding securities or rights convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock, including without limitation, preferred stock, warrants and employee options to purchase any shares of common stock) on the final day of the immediately preceding calendar year and (B) such lesser number of shares of common stock as determined by the Board; provided, that, shares of common stock issued under the 2023 Plan with respect to an exempt award shall not count against such share limit.
An aggregate of 300,000 shares of our common stock is reserved for issuance and available for awards under the Plan, including incentive stock options granted under the Plan. The Plan administrator may grant awards to any employee, director, consultant or other person providing services to us or our affiliates.
An aggregate of 4,286 shares of our common stock is reserved for issuance and available for awards under the Plan, including incentive stock options granted under the Plan. The Plan administrator may grant awards to any employee, director, consultant or other person providing services to us or our affiliates.
Our common stock and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “NCPL” and “NCPLW,” respectively. Our common stock and warrants commenced trading on Nasdaq on July 13, 2022. Recent Issuances of Unregistered Securities (a) None (b) Holders There are 270 shareholders of record of our common stock as of July 29, 2024.
Our common stock and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “NCPL” and “NCPLW,” respectively. Our common stock and warrants commenced trading on Nasdaq on July 13, 2022. Recent Issuances of Unregistered Securities (a) None (b) Holders There are 281 shareholders of record of our common stock as of August 12, 2025.
The 2023 Plan will be administered by the Board or a committee to which the Board delegates such responsibility (the “Administrator”). The 2023 Plan will be administered by the Administrator in accordance with Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
As of April 30, 2025, we had 25,951 option grants outstanding under the 2023 Plan. The 2023 Plan is administered by the Board or a committee to which the Board delegates such responsibility (the “Administrator”). The 2023 Plan will be administered by the Administrator in accordance with Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Purchase of Equity Securities No repurchase of equity securities were made during the 2024 fiscal year. ITEM 6. [RESERVED].
Purchase of Equity Securities No repurchase of equity securities were made during the 2025 fiscal year.
As of July 29, 2024, outstanding option grants, net of forfeitures, amounted to 187,000 options to purchase shares of common stock and there remain 113,000 shares for grant under the Plan. The Plan is administered by our Board.
As of August 12, 2025, outstanding option grants, net of forfeitures, amounted to 2,459 options to purchase shares of common stock and there remain 1,827 shares for grant under the Plan. The Plan is administered by our Board.
Removed
As of April 30, 2024, we had awarded an aggregate of 1,950,000 options to purchase shares of common stock, 58,500 options have been forfeited and there remain 108,500 shares for grant under the 2023 Plan.
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On June 6, 2025, the Board approved an amendment to the Plan (the “Amendment”), subject to stockholder approval, to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2023 Plan to 1,547,556 shares and to increase the evergreen limit from 5% to 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares, to allow for greater flexibility in future equity awards.
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On May 1, 2024, pursuant to the annual increase provision described above, the amount reserved for issuance under the Plan increased by 3,154,105 shares based on the fully diluted shares outstanding as of April 30, 2024, or 3,262,605 shares in the aggregate.
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On July 30, 2025, the Board approved a second amendment to the Plan (the “Second Amendment”), subject to stockholder approval, to increase the number of shares authorized under the Plan to 3,500,000 shares.
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The Second Amendment also clarified that such periods for the evergreen are with respect to the Company’s fiscal year (not calendar) and that such evergreen provision as amended takes effect on May 1, 2026 and also provided that the incentive stock option limit under any evergreen increase may not be increased by more than 400,000 per year.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeMay 2024 Warrant Inducement On May 24, 2024, we entered into inducement offer letter agreements with certain investors that hold certain outstanding Series A-2 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 14,320,000 shares of our common stock, originally issued in December 2023 at a reduced exercise price of $0.155 per share in partial consideration for the Company’s agreement to issue in a private placement (i) new Series A-3 common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of our common stock and (ii) new Series A-4 common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.2 million from the exercise of the existing warrants, before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses payable by the Company.
Biggest changeThe transaction closed on March 6, 2025, generating gross proceeds of approximately $143,000, before deducting fees and expenses. -46- On January 9, 2025, the Company entered into inducement offer letter agreements with certain investors that held certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 270,861 shares of the Company’s common stock, that were originally issued to the warrant holders in December 2023 and May 2024 (the “Existing Warrants”).
In addition to access to the Funding Portal, Netcapital provides the following services: ● a fully automated onboarding process; ● automated filing of required regulatory documents; ● compliance review; ● custom-built offering page on our portal website; ● third party transfer agent and custodial services; ● email marketing to our proprietary list of investors; -36- ● rolling closes, which provide potential access to liquidity before final close date of offering; ● assistance with annual filings; and ● direct access to our team for ongoing support.
In addition to access to the Funding Portal, Netcapital provides the following services: ● a fully automated onboarding process; ● automated filing of required regulatory documents; ● compliance review; ● custom-built offering page on our portal website; ● third party transfer agent and custodial services; ● email marketing to our proprietary list of investors; ● rolling closes, which provide potential access to liquidity before final close date of offering; ● assistance with annual filings; and ● direct access to our team for ongoing support.
Deferred revenues that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period are recorded as current deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder recorded as other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract Sales commissions and related expenses are considered incremental and recoverable costs of acquiring customer contracts.
Deferred revenues that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period are recorded as current deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder recorded as other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. -49- Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract Sales commissions and related expenses are considered incremental and recoverable costs of acquiring customer contracts.
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.
Netcapital.com hosts 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.
We that by having a registered broker-dealer, it will create opportunities to expand revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A+ and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform;, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts.
We believe that by having a registered broker-dealer, it may create opportunities to expand the Company’s revenue base by hosting and generating additional fees from Reg A and Reg D offerings on the Netcapital platform, earning additional fees in connection with offerings that may result from the introduction of clients to other FINRA broker-dealers and expanding our distribution capabilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with other broker-dealers to distribute offerings of issuers that utilize the Netcapital platform to a wider range of investors in order to maximize market penetration and optimize capital raising efforts.
The Netcapital funding portal charges a $5,000 listing fee, a 4.9% portal fee for capital raised at closing, and beginning in fiscal year 2024, a 1% success fee paid for with equity of the funding portal customer. In addition, the portal generates fees for other ancillary services, such as rolling closes.
The Netcapital funding portal charges a $5,000 listing fee, a 4.9% portal fee for capital raised at closing, and beginning in fiscal year 2025, a 1% success fee paid for with equity of the funding portal customer. In addition, the portal generates fees for other ancillary services, such as rolling closes.
We have not made any sales, purchases or commitments with foreign entities which would expose us to currency risks.
We have not made any sales, purchases or commitments with foreign entities which would expose us to currency risks. -50-
The loss in fiscal 2024 consists of a reduction in value from $647,264 to $0 for the intangible assets we acquired in the purchase of MSG, and a reduction in value from $401,167 to $0 for the intangible assets we own that are associated with the website 1on1.fans.
The loss in fiscal 2024 consists of a reduction in value from $647,264 to $0 for the intangible assets we acquired in the purchase of MSG, and a reduction in value from $401,166 to $0 for the intangible assets we own that are associated with the website 1on1.fans.
We do not anticipate any capital expenditures in the next fiscal year. -42- New Accounting Standards The new accounting pronouncements in Note 1 to our financial statements, which are included in this Report, are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
We do not anticipate any capital expenditures in the next fiscal year. -47- New Accounting Standards The new accounting pronouncements in Note 1 to our financial statements, which are included in this Report, are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors helps companies at all stages to raise capital. Netcapital Advisors provides strategic advice, technology consulting and online marketing services to assist with fundraising campaigns on the Netcapital platform. The Company also acts as an incubator and accelerator, taking equity stakes in select disruptive start-ups.
Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors helps companies at all stages to raise capital. Netcapital Advisors provides strategic advice, technology consulting and online marketing services to assist with fundraising campaigns on the Netcapital platform. In the past, Netcapital Advisors also acted as an incubator and accelerator, taking equity stakes in select disruptive start-ups.
Contract revenue as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, which has not yet been recognized, amounted to $466 and $661, respectively, and is recorded on the balance sheet as deferred revenue. The Company expects to recognize revenue on all of its remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months.
Contract revenue as of April 30, 2025 and 2024, which has not yet been recognized, amounted to $330 and $466, respectively, and is recorded on the balance sheet as deferred revenue. The Company expects to recognize revenue on all of its remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months.
(“Funding Portal”) began charging a fee of 1% of the equity raised by issuers that engage with the Funding Portal and in fiscal 2024, the Funding Portal earned equity securities from 30 clients, with an aggregate value of $97,700, as compared to $0 in fiscal 2023.
(“Funding Portal”) began charging a fee of 1% of the equity raised by issuers that engage with the Funding Portal and in fiscal 2024, the Funding Portal earned equity securities from 30 clients, with an aggregate value of $72,090, as compared to $97,700 in fiscal 2024.
The operation of the Templum ATS is subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
The operation of the Templum ATS is (or any other similar ATS will be) subject to extensive regulation and oversight. Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
All sales commissions are recorded as consulting fees within the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Remaining Performance Obligations The Company’s subscription terms are typically less than one year. All of the Company’s revenues in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, which amounted to $4,951,435 and $8,493,985, respectively, are considered contract revenues.
All sales commissions are recorded as consulting fees within the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Remaining Performance Obligations The Company’s subscription terms are typically less than one year. All of the Company’s revenues in the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, which amounted to $869,460 and $4,951,435, respectively, are considered contract revenues.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
THIS DISCUSSION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT RELATE TO FUTURE EVENTS OR OUR FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. THESE STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
For the year ended April 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $5,193,579, which consisted of proceeds from the sale of common stock of $5,538,611 and proceeds from warrant exercises of $4,968, which were offset by repayment of $350,000 of principal to our secured lender.
For the year ended April 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $5,193,579, which consisted of proceeds from the sale of common stock of $5,538,611 and proceeds from warrant exercises of $4,968, which were offset by repayment of $350,000 of principal to our secured lender. In fiscal 2025 and 2024, there were no expenditures for capital assets.
The total number of offerings on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2024 and 2023 that closed was 70 and 63, respectively, of which 17 and 13 offerings hosted on the Netcapital funding platform in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, terminated their listings without raising the required minimum dollar amount of capital.
The total number of offerings on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2025 and 2024 that closed was 70 in each fiscal year, of which 21 and 17 offerings hosted on the Netcapital funding platform in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively, terminated their listings without raising the required minimum dollar amount of capital.
We provide private company investment access to accredited and non-accredited investors through our online portal (www.netcapital.com), which is operated by our wholly owned subsidiary Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc.
We provide private company investment access to accredited and non-accredited investors through (i) our online portal (www.netcapital.com), which is operated by our wholly owned subsidiaries Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc and (ii) our broker-deal subsidiary, Netcapital Securities.
The decrease in revenues is attributable to decreased revenues from consulting services for equity securities, which recorded a decrease in fees of $3,665,000, or 52% to $3,440,000 in fiscal 2024 as compared to $7,105,000 in fiscal 2023.
The decrease in revenues is attributable to decreased revenues from consulting services for equity securities, which recorded a decrease in fees of $3,440,000 to $0 in fiscal 2025 as compared to $3,440,000 in fiscal 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of April 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $863,182 and negative working capital of $2,074,163 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $569,441 and negative working capital of $2,622,670 as of April 30, 2023. We have been successful in raising capital by completing public offerings of our common stock.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of April 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $289,428 and negative working capital of $5,204,109 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $863,182 and negative working capital of $2,074,163 as of April 30, 2024. We have been successful in raising capital by completing public offerings of our common stock.
We recognized an unrealized loss in the value of our equity securities of $2,696,135 in fiscal 2024, as compared to an unrealized gain of $1,857,500 in the value of our equity securities in fiscal 2023.
We recognized an unrealized loss in the value of our equity securities of $2,696,135 in fiscal 2024, as compared to an unrealized gain of $18,050 in the value of our equity securities in fiscal 2025.
Impairment loss estimates are primarily based upon management’s analysis and review of the carrying value of long-lived assets at each balance sheet date, utilizing an undiscounted future cash flow calculation. We recorded an impairment loss $1,048,430 in fiscal 2024. We did not recognize an impairment loss in fiscal 2023.
Impairment loss estimates are primarily based upon management’s analysis and review of the carrying value of long-lived assets at each balance sheet date, utilizing an undiscounted future cash flow calculation. Impairment losses of $19,915,556 and $1,048,430 were recorded during fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, respectively.
The total number of issuers on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2024 and 2023 that successfully closed an offering was 53 and 50, respectively Revenue from listing fees decreased by $71,920, or 14%, to $442,040 in fiscal 2024 as compared to $513,960 in fiscal 2023.
The total number of issuers on the Netcapital funding portal in fiscal 2025 and 2024 that successfully closed an offering was 49 and 53, respectively. -38- Revenue from listing fees decreased by $234,540, or 53%, to $207,500 in fiscal 2025 as compared to $442,040 in fiscal 2024.
We generated revenues of $4,951,435, with costs of service of $108,060, in the year ended April 30, 2024 for a gross profit of $4,843,375 (consisting of $3,537,700 in equity securities for payment of services and $1,413,736 in cash-based revenues, offset by $108,060 for costs of services) as compared to revenues of $8,493,985 with costs of service of $85,038 in the year ended April 30, 2023 for a gross profit of $8,408,947 (consisting of $7,105,000 in equity securities for the payment of services and $1,388,985 in cash-based revenues, offset by $85,038 for costs of services).
We generated revenues of $869,460, with costs of service of $40,344, in the year ended April 30, 2025 for a gross profit of $829,116 as compared to revenues of $4,951,435, with costs of service of $108,060, in the year ended April 30, 2024 for a gross profit of $4,843,375 (consisting of $3,537,700 in equity securities for payment of services and $1,413,736 in cash-based revenues, offset by $108,060 for costs of services).
However, the sources of cash were offset by a net loss of $4,724,817, a receipt of equity in lieu of cash of $3,427,699, changes in deferred taxes of $1,657,000 and an increase in accounts receivable of $293,849.
However, the sources of cash were offset by a net loss of $4,986,317, a receipt of equity in lieu of cash of $3,427,699, changes in deferred taxes of $1,657,000 and an increase in accounts receivable of $293,849. There were no investing activities in fiscal 2025. Net cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2024 consisted of a $20,000 note receivable.
We may continue providing business valuation services in the future, but at this point in time we cannot attribute any value to the assets we purchased. Similarly, the person who was designated to operate our 1on1.fans website left the Company in May 2024, and without his expertise and connections with professional hockey players, we determined the value to be $0.
Similarly, the person who was designated to operate our 1on1.fans website left the Company in May 2024, and without his expertise and connections with professional hockey players, we determined the value to be $0.
The Company usually bills its customers before it provides any services and begins performing services after the first payment is received. Contracts are typically one year or less. For larger contracts, in addition to the initial payment, the Company may allow for progress payments throughout the term of the contract.
The Company usually bills its customers before it provides any services and begins performing services after the first payment is received. Contracts are typically one year or less.
This evaluation requires the Company to assess the nature of each individual service offering and how the services are provided in the context of the contract, including whether the services are significantly integrated, highly interrelated, or significantly modify each other, which may require judgment based on the facts and circumstances of the contract. -43- When agreements involve multiple distinct performance obligations, the Company allocates arrangement consideration to all performance obligations at the inception of an arrangement based on the relative standalone selling prices (SSP) of each performance obligation.
This evaluation requires the Company to assess the nature of each individual service offering and how the services are provided in the context of the contract, including whether the services are significantly integrated, highly interrelated, or significantly modify each other, which may require judgment based on the facts and circumstances of the contract.
The decrease in interest expense is attributed to a reduction in debt owed to a secured lender that was paid in full during the first quarter of fiscal 2024. A realized loss of $406,060 was recorded in the year ended April 30, 2023, as compared to no realized losses in the year ended April 30, 2024.
The decrease in interest expense is attributed to a reduction in debt owed to a secured lender that was paid in full during the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Templum is a company that provides capital markets infrastructure for trading private equity securities, and operates an ATS with approval in 53 U.S. states and territories for the trading of unregistered or private securities.
Templum is a company that provides capital markets infrastructure for trading private equity securities, and operates an ATS with approval in 53 U.S. states and territories for the trading of unregistered or private securities. As of the date of this report, we have paused further development and roll-out while we reevaluate evolving market conditions and customer expectations.
The Series A-3 Warrants and Series A-4 Warrants are exercisable beginning on the effective dates of stockholder approval of the issuance with such warrants expiring on (i) the five year anniversary of the initial exercise date for the Series A-3 Warrants and (ii) the eighteen month anniversary of the initial exercise date for the Series A-4 Warrants.
The New Warrants are exercisable beginning on July 13, 2025 (the “Initial Exercise Date”), with such warrants expiring on (i) the five year anniversary of the Initial Exercise Date for the Series A-5 Warrants and (ii) the eighteen month anniversary of the Initial Exercise Date for the Series A-6 Warrants.
Judgments and Estimates The estimation of variable consideration for each performance obligation requires the Company to make subjective judgments. The Company enters into contracts with customers that regularly include promises to transfer multiple services, such as digital marketing, web-based videos, offering statements, and professional services.
The Company enters into contracts with customers that regularly include promises to transfer multiple services, such as digital marketing, web-based videos, offering statements, and professional services. For arrangements with multiple services, the Company evaluates whether the individual services qualify as distinct performance obligations.
Year over Year Changes Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $4,879,838 in fiscal 2024, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $4,617,200 in fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2024, the principal sources of cash from operating activities were an unrealized loss on equity securities of $2,696,135, an impairment loss of $1,048,430 and stock-based compensation of $1,324,917.
However, the sources of cash were offset by a net loss of $38,301,317. In fiscal 2024, the principal sources of cash from operating activities were an unrealized loss on equity securities of $2,696,135, an impairment loss of $1,048,430 and stock-based compensation of $1,324,917.
The components of revenue are as follows: April 30, 2024 April 30, 2023 Consulting services for equity securities $ 3,440,000 $ 7,105,000 Consulting revenue 96,200 455,320 Portal fees 874,368 418,513 Listing fees 442,040 513,960 Portal 1% equity fee 97,700 - Game website revenue 1,127 1,192 Total $ 4,951,435 $ 8,493,985 -39- The aggregate decrease of $3,665,000 in consulting services for equity securities in fiscal 2024 occurred because we provided consulting services to only 3 companies in fiscal 2024, as compared to 6 companies in fiscal 2023.
The components of revenue are as follows: April 30, 2025 April 30, 2024 Consulting services for equity securities $ - $ 3,440,000 Consulting revenue - 96,200 Portal fees 589,074 874,368 Listing fees 207,500 442,040 Portal 1% equity fee 72,090 97,700 Game website revenue 796 1,127 Total $ 869,460 $ 4,951,435 The decrease of $3,440,000 in consulting services for equity securities in fiscal 2025 occurred because we provided no consulting services in exchange for equity securities, as compared to 3 companies in fiscal 2024 that paid for services with equity securities.
Net accounts receivable of $134,849 and $1,388,500 were recorded as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $353,455 and $91,955 was recorded as of April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. -44- Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) authoritative guidance requires that certain assets be reviewed for impairment and, if impaired, remeasured at fair value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) authoritative guidance requires that certain assets be reviewed for impairment and, if impaired, remeasured at fair value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.
As of the date of this Annual Report, Netcapital Securities Inc. has not conducted any business activities Our limited operating history and the uncertain nature of our future operations and the markets we address or intend to address make predictions of our future results of operations difficult.
As of the date of this prospectus, Netcapital Securities has been engaged by one issuer seeking to raise capital via a Regulation A offering. Our limited operating history and the uncertain nature of our future operations and the markets we address or intend to address make predictions of our future results of operations difficult.
Most issuers remain on the funding portal, marketing their offering, for a period of six to nine months. Our costs of revenues increased by $23,022 or 27%, to $108,060 in fiscal 2024, from $85,038 in fiscal 2023. The increase is attributable to Funding Portal, which experienced an increase in revenues from portal fees of $455,855 in fiscal 2024.
Most issuers remain on the funding portal, marketing their offering, for a period of six to nine months. Our costs of revenues decreased by $67,716 or 63%, to $40,344 in fiscal 2025 from $108,060 in fiscal 2024. The decrease is attributable to the 82% decrease in revenues in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024.
(Netcapital Advisors), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides marketing and strategic advice in exchange for equity positions and/or cash fees. The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the SEC, is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, a registered national securities association, and provides investors with opportunities to invest in private companies.
The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the SEC, is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), a registered national securities association, and provides investors with opportunities to invest in private companies. In addition, we recently expanded our model to include Regulation A (“Reg A”) offerings, which are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiary Netcapital Securities Inc.
The Offering closed on May 25, 2023. The Shares were offered and issued and sold pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File 333-267921), filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on October 18, 2022 and declared effective on October 26, 2022.
The shares were offered pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-267921), which was declared effective by the Securities Exchange Commission on October 26, 2022.
On May 23, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to such investors, in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”), 1,100,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a price of $1.55 per Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,705,000, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
July 2025 Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement #1 On July 2, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “July 2025 Purchase Agreement #1”) with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which it agreed to sell 714,286 shares (the “July 2025 Shares #1”) of its common stock, at a purchase price of $7.00 per share (the “July 2025 Offering #1”) for gross proceeds of approximately $5 million, prior to deducting placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
Netcapital Advisors’ services include: ● incubation of technology start-ups; ● investor introductions; ● online marketing; ● website design, software and software development; ● message crafting, including pitch decks, offering pages, and ad creation; ● strategic advice; and ● technology consulting.
Netcapital Advisors’ services include: ● investor introductions; ● online marketing; ● website design, software and software development; ● message crafting, including pitch decks, offering pages, and ad creation; ● strategic advice; and ● technology consulting. -39- Broker-Dealer Business In November 2024, our wholly owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. received approval from FINRA to become a FINRA-member broker dealer.
The primary increase in expenses is attributable to professional fees, which includes costs of attorneys, proxy solicitation, investor relations and stock-based compensation, and an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts. Marketing expense increased by $248,289, or approximately 291%, to $333,771 for the year ended April 30, 2024, as compared to $85,482 in fiscal 2023.
The primary increase in expenses is attributable to professional fees, which includes costs of attorneys, proxy solicitation, and investor relations. -44- Interest expense decreased by $4,701 to $41,289 for the year ended April 30, 2025, as compared to $45,990 for the prior fiscal year.
The increase was attributed to pay increases to keep up with inflation. General and administrative expenses increased by $1,686,328 or 97%, to $3,427,026 for the year ended April 30, 2024, as compared to $1,740,698 for the prior fiscal year.
General and administrative expenses increased by $1,796,981 or 52%, to $5,224,007 for the year ended April 30, 2025, as compared to $3,427,026 for the prior fiscal year.
The increase in portal fees is attributable to the increase in the amount of capital raised on the Netcapital funding portal and the increase in the number of issuers that completed an offering. In fiscal 2024 and 2023, the average amount raised in an offering on the Netcapital funding portal was $280,978 and $128,170, respectively.
Most issuers remain on the funding portal, marketing their offering, for a period of six to nine months. In fiscal 2025 and 2024, the average amount raised in an offering on the Netcapital funding portal was $215,745 and $280,978, respectively.
THESE STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. -35- Overview Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online from accredited and non-accredited investors.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. -43- Results of Operations Fiscal Year 2025 Compared to Fiscal Year 2024 Our revenues for fiscal 2025 decreased by $4,081,975, or 82.4%, to $869,460, as compared to $4,951,435 reported for fiscal 2024.
We generate fees from listing private companies on our funding portal located at www.netcapital.com. We generate fees from listing private companies on netcapital.com. We also generate fees from advising companies with respect to their Reg A offerings posted on www.netcapital.com. Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, Inc.
Our model is disruptive to traditional private equity investing and is based on Title III, Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). We generate fees from listing private companies on our funding portal located at www.netcapital.com. Our consulting group, Netcapital Advisors Inc.
Wainwright, who served as placement agent for this offering to purchase up to 1,200,000 shares of our common stock, which warrants have substantially the same terms as the Series A-1 warrants and Series A-2 warrants, except that warrants issued to the designees of the placement agent have an exercise price equal to $0.3125 per share and expire on December 27, 2028.
The Company also issued warrants, that expire on July 15, 2030, to designees of Wainwright to purchase up to 20,315 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share.
Netcapital Advisors generates fees and equity stakes from consulting in select portfolio and non-portfolio clients. With respect to its services for Reg A offerings, Netcapital Advisors charges a monthly flat fee for each month the offering is listed on the netcapital.com website as well as a nominal administrative flat fee for each investor that is processed to cover out-of-pocket costs.
Netcapital Advisors previously generated fees and equity stakes from consulting in select portfolio (“Portfolio Companies”) and non-portfolio clients. With respect to services for Reg A offerings, Netcapital Securities charges a listing fee of $25,000 and a success fee of 4.9% of the capital raised by an issuer under Reg A.
This transaction closed on May 29, 2024. H.C. Wainwright was the exclusive agent for the transaction for which we paid them a cash fee equal to 7.5% from the exercise of the Series A-2 warrant at the reduced exercise price and a management fee equal to 1.0% of such aggregate gross proceeds. We also issued warrants to designees of H.C.
In connection with the July 2025 Offering #2, the Company paid H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC, as placement agent (“Wainwright”) an aggregate cash fee equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of securities in the July 2025 Offering #2 and a management fee equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds raised in the July 2025 Offering #2.
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THIS DISCUSSION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT RELATE TO FUTURE EVENTS OR OUR FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.
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Overview Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online from accredited and non-accredited investors. We give virtually all investors the opportunity to access investments in private companies.
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We give investors the opportunity to access investments in private companies. We believe our model is disruptive to traditional private equity investing and is based on Title III, Reg CF of the JOBS Act. In addition, we have recently expanded our model to include Regulation A (“Reg A”) offerings.
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(“Netcapital Advisors”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary, provides marketing and strategic advice to companies in exchange for cash fees and previously also received equity positions in certain select portfolio companies.
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Neither Netcapital Advisors, nor any Netcapital entity or subsidiary, is a broker- dealer, nor do any of such entities operate as a broker-dealer with respect to any Reg A offering listed on the www.netcapital.com website.
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“(“Netcapital Securities”), which is a licensed broker-dealer with FINRA. Both A and Reg CF offerings are made available to investors via the Company’s website, www.netcapital.com.
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Our cash-based gross profits as a percentage of gross profits were approximately 1% and 1%, respectively, in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, for entities (for which we performed services) in which we own equity during such periods.
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In fiscal 2025 we did not provide consulting services to Portfolio Companies in exchange for equity, which accounts for the largest portion of our decline in revenues in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024. However, our funding portal did charge a 1% fee of the capital raised, payable in securities, to every issuer that closed an offering.
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As of the date of this report, we own minority equity positions of greater than 1% in 20 portfolio companies that have utilized the funding portal to facilitate their offerings, which equity was received as payment for services.
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The dollar value of that fee amounted to $72,090 and $97,700 for the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Revenue from portal fees decreased by $285,294, or 33%, in fiscal 2025 to $589,074 from $874,368 in fiscal 2024.
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Proposed Broker-Dealer Business Our newly formed wholly owned subsidiary, Netcapital Securities Inc. has applied for broker-dealer registration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
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The decrease is attributable to a 29% decrease in the total dollars invested through the portal, from $14.8 million in fiscal 2024 to $10.6 million in fiscal 2025.
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Netcapital Securities Inc.’s application to become a registered broker-dealer remains subject to regulatory approval and/or licensing from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). No assurance can be given as to when or if such approvals may be granted or when, if at all, Netcapital will be able to expand the services it offers.
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The decrease in listing revenue is directly attributable to the 54% decrease in offerings launched in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024. New listings dropped from 82 in Fiscal 2024 to 38 in fiscal 2025.
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We are currently working with Templum to design the software required to allow issuers and investors on the Netcapital platform to access the Templum ATS in order to engage in secondary trading of securities in a regulatorily compliant manner. The operation of the Templum ATS, however, remains subject to extensive regulation and oversight.
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There is no obligation for Templum to renew its agreements with us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Recent Developments July 2025 Warrant Exercises In July 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 269,257 shares of its common stock to warrant holders that exercised warrants to purchase 418,510 shares of common stock on a net exercise basis.
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Accordingly, any regulatory delays or objections will result in delays in our ability to launch the proposed platform.
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July 2025 Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement #2 On July 16, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “July 2025 Purchase Agreement #2”) with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell 641,712 shares (the “July 2025 Shares #2”) of its common stock, at a purchase price of $7.00 per share (the “July 2025 Offering #2”) for gross proceeds of approximately $3 million, prior to deducting placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
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While we are currently working with Templum on the design of the required software to enable the access to secondary trading on the Templum ATS, no assurance can be given as to when, or if, we will be able to successfully complete this project in order to enable access to a secondary trading feature beta (testing) version to a closed group of users for testing before any final launch is made to the public, and Templum’s approval.
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The Company intends to use approximately $250,000 of the net proceeds from the July 2025 Offering #2 for the repayment of certain outstanding promissory notes the remainder for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
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Milestones required to launch the platform include, but are not limited to, plug-in of Templum’s KYC and AML requirements to enable interested users to directly send to the Templum ATS any KYC/AML information required by Templum for review and approval, as well as the launch of a beta version to a closed group of users.
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The July 2025 Shares #2 were offered pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-267921), which was declared effective by the Securities Exchange Commission on October 26, 2022. -40- Concurrently with the sale of July 2025 Shares #2 pursuant to the July 2025 Purchase Agreement #2 in a private placement, for each July 2025 Share #2 purchased by the investors, such investors received an unregistered warrant (the “July 2025 Investor Warrants #2”) to purchase one share of Common Stock, or 641,712 shares in the aggregate (the “July 2024 Investor Warrant Shares #2”).
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In July 2024, we announced the launch of our beta version for this secondary trading platform and our goal is to offer such secondary trading platform through the Templum ATS to all issuers and investors on the Netcapital funding portal before the end of 2024 subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements, however, we do not know when, or if, this feature will be fully completed and launched, as there are many details that remain to be completed.
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The July 2025 Investor Warrants #2 have an exercise price of $4.55 per share and are exercisable immediately upon issuance for a twenty-four month period following the date of effectiveness of resale registration statement providing for a resale of the shares underlying the July 2025 Investor Warrants #2, which resale registration statement is required to be filed within 30-days of the July 2025 Purchase Agreement #2.
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There is no obligation for Templum to renew its agreements with us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. -37- Recent Developments Nasdaq Delisting Determination As previously disclosed on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on September 1, 2023, the Company received a notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
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The Company also issued Wainwright (or its designees) a warrant (the “Placement Agent Warrants #2”) to purchase up to 7.5% of the aggregate number of July 2025 Shares #2 sold in the offering, or warrants to purchase up to 48,128 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price equal to 125.0% of the offering price per share of the Company’s common stock, or $5.8438 per share.
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Specifically, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days.
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In addition, upon the cash exercise of July 2025 Warrants #2, the Company also agreed to issue Wainwright (or its designees) additional Placement Agent Warrants #2 to purchase an amount of share of Common Stock equal to 7.5% of the aggregate number of July 2025 Investor Warrants Shares #2 issued upon cash exercise of the July 2025 Investor Warrants #2.
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Therefore, in accordance with Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company was provided 180 calendar days, or until February 28, 2024, to regain compliance with the Rule. Subsequently, on February 29, 2024, Nasdaq determined the Company was eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, or until August 26, 2024, to regain compliance with the Rule.
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The Placement Agent Warrants #2 are (or will be) exercisable immediately upon issuance for a period of five years following the commencement of the sales pursuant to the July 2025 Offering #2. The closing of the sales of these securities under the July 2025 Purchase Agreement #2 took place on July 17, 2025.
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Since then, Nasdaq has determined that as of July 22, 2024, the Company’s securities had a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days.1 Accordingly, the Company is subject to the provisions contemplated under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) (the “Low Priced Stocks Rule”).

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