Your Gateway to Canada’s Capital Markets

Your Gateway to Canada’s Capital Markets.

We provide South American enterprises with the local presence, governance, and regulatory expertise required to unlock Canadian public and private markets

Our Value Proposition.

Meridian Capital Advisors provides the strategic infrastructure necessary for South American firms to operate as integrated participants within the Canadian financial ecosystem. We serve as your resident partner, ensuring that your corporate structure and regulatory reporting are fully aligned with the standards of Canadian exchanges and private equity. By providing a permanent Canadian footprint and professional board-level representation, we instill the institutional confidence required to raise capital and maintain long-term investor commitment.

The Complete Local Solution

Beyond governance, Meridian acts as your comprehensive local representative and ecosystem architect. We provide a turnkey market entry solution by identifying and sourcing the specialized professional teams—including top-tier Canadian law firms, audit partners, and registered investment dealers—best suited for your specific sector and stage.

Our Services

PIllar 1: Assessment & Gap Analysis

We evaluate your company's structure, governance, financial reporting, and market readiness. Our assessment identifies gaps between your current framework and Canadian regulatory requirements. We analyze legal structure, board composition, IFRS alignment, ESG disclosure, and investor relations capabilities. The result: a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to your sector and capital markets objectives.

PIllar 2: Structuring & Local Presence

Meridian establishes your permanent Canadian footprint through a Registered Office, Local Agent for Service, and qualified Resident Directors (CBCA/OBCA compliant). We integrate Canadian governance standards into your board processes and fiduciary oversight, transforming your company from a foreign entity into a locally accountable, institutionally credible market participant.

Stage 3: Ecosystem Orchestration & Professional Coordination

We activate the Canadian professional network on your behalf. Meridian identifies and coordinates the legal counsel, audit partners, and registered investment dealers best suited for your industry and transaction type. We facilitate introductions and serve as the strategic liaison between your management team and the Canadian advisory ecosystem—ensuring alignment, efficiency, and optimized success.

Pillar 4: Compliance & Ongoing Market Support

Meridian manages your ongoing regulatory obligations: continuous disclosure, SEDAR+ filings, material change reporting, and exchange liaison. We coordinate your Investor Relations strategy, ESG reporting, and stakeholder communications to keep your narrative strong and your market standing uncompromised. Whether navigating quarterly earnings or preparing for a secondary offering, Meridian provides the support that keeps your company compliant, credible, and positioned for long-term growth.

Schedule your appointment

Schedule your consultation today to leverage our expert insights and drive your business forward. Our dedicated team is ready to provide tailored solutions to meet your organization's unique needs.

Placeholder

Meet the founder

Founder’s Mission

Founder & Managing Director

"My mission is to turn South American growth stories into Canadian market leaders. After 15 years managing risk and governance for the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX) and major global banks, I know exactly what Canadian regulators and investors look for. I founded Meridian Capital Advisors to provide the local presence, resident governance, and professional orchestration that South American firms need to bridge the distance and unlock premium capital in Canada." — Facundo Zapata, FRM

Facundo Zapata

Founder & Managing Director

With a career spanning more than 15 years at the heart of Canada’s financial infrastructure, Facundo Zapata has been a key advisor to exchange operations (TSX/TSXV), clearinghouses (CDS), and global investment banks. His experience navigating the complexities of Canadian securities law and enterprise risk governance provides Meridian’s clients with an "insider’s perspective" on market entry.

Originally from Argentina and now a long-standing leader in the Canadian risk community, Facundo recognized a critical structural barrier: South American firms often possess the growth potential but lack the local governance framework to satisfy Canadian institutional investors. At Meridian, he leverages his extensive network of Canadian legal, audit, and brokerage professionals to provide a turnkey solution for international founders, ensuring their transition to Canada is seamless, compliant, and positioned for maximum valuation.

Contact Us

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!