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Investor Deck • December 6 th , 2016 Online Investing for Everyone

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Investor Deck • December 6th, 2016

Online Investing for Everyone

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This presentation and certain statements may constitute forward- looking statements. Terms such as “expect”, “believe”, “continue”, “going forward”, “expand”, and “grow”, as well as similar comments, are forward-looking in nature. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to future capital investment, financial guidance of any kind, business strategies and measures to implement strategies, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the business and operations, plans and references to the future success or the risk profile of the company. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by management in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with the expectations and predictions are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including availability and cost of capital, general business and economic conditions, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materiallyfrom those as described herein. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by management willbe realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the company.

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in the Silver Maple Ventures Inc. (registered trade name “FrontFundr”) marketing materials (the “Marketing Information”) is not part of an offering memorandum, subscription agreement or other such offering document. The Marketing Information may contain references and information about FrontFundr. The Marketing Materials are for informational purposes only. FrontFundr uses reasonable efforts to provide up to date and accurate information in its Marketing Materials, however, errors and omissions may occur. Further, any performance data that may be expressed in the Marketing Materials is an indication of past performance only and does not indicate or guarantee future results. No information in the Marketing Materials should be construed as a solicitation, offer, recommendation, representation of suitability or endorsement of any security or investment. Offerings of securities in FrontFundr are made only by a private placement memorandum, offering memorandum or subscription agreement distributed by persons authorized by FrontFundr.

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Invest in the Revolution

Invest in FrontFundr

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The Ask: $500K

Total previous raises

Pre-money Valuation

Investment Type

Price Per Share

Minimum Investment

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$550K

$4.1 million

Common Shares

$0.32

$100

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We are the leading portal enabling the crowds to invest in private equity.

We are the only portal that operates coast to coast using all exemptions.

We are the only portal that operates our own EMD focusing on the crowds.

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The Problem

Retail investors locked out from investing in private companies

No efficient online channels in the private capital markets

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Our Solution

We make investing in private companies:

SIMPLE

TRANSPARENT

ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

We call it the New Capital Market

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Meet Andre, Kathy and Mike

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaO_6qPoKeo

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Our Journey

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We are a FinTech Company

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Democratizing Investing

Networking Effects

Financial & Social Impact

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Crowdfunding Market Growth

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2014 Volume

$16 bn

$1bnEquity Crowdfunding

Equity Crowdfunding Estimate for 2015: $2.6bn

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Addressable Market in North America

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$60 billion

Equity – Venture Capital & Private Equity

Debt – Business lending

Investors - between ages 22 and 55

$235billion

140million

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Our Mission

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• Access opportunities• Streamlined online

process

• Raise funds• Community of

supporters

We give investors access to screened companies that we guide and support

through the funding cycle - growing the open capital market for all.

COMPANIES INVESTORS

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Virtual Relationships

PersonalRelationships

ProfessionalInvestors

AccreditedInvestors

RetailInvestors

FrontFundrTeam

FinancialIntermediaries /

Dealer Representatives

FrontFundrPlatform

Investor Outreach

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Customer Benefits

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Better access to capital

Easy to share pitch information

Raise capital from widerinvestor community

Solutions for managing a large group of investors

Solutions for post-deal investor communication

Ability for any investor to participatein private companies

Easy online process to invest in private companies

Access to screened investment opportunities

Online account information

Access to multiple asset classes including equity, debt, hybrids

Companies Investors

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Open Multi-Channel Platform

Platform

Issuers

Incubators /Accelerators

Entrepreneur Networks

Investors

Investor Networks

Intermediaries & FIs

Building two-sided customer base through an open platform accessible for multi-channel users

Companies

Investors

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Core Competencies

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Online Exempt Market Dealer Proven track

record using all

Exemptions

Simplicity & Transparency

Curated

Companies on

Platform

Proprietary Platform

Combined 75 year financial

experience

Investor & Entrepreneur

education

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Revenue Model

Pitch Place Listing $3,000 – 10,000

Add-on Services – Document Preparation and Marketing Support

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Recurring FeesOne-Time Fee Success Fee

Prospect Lounge listing $99 per month

Post-Deal Shareholder Communication Services

$50 per month

6 - 8 % of gross proceeds of capital raise

6 - 8% warrants

Portal Customization

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Equity/Debt Only (no donation/presale)

Curated Investment Opps + Prospect Co’s

Registered Dealer / Full Product Offering

Transaction-based

Start-up/Growth/Yield investments

Lead Investors Model

Non-AccreditedInvestors

Presence across Canada

Competition

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The Revolution has Begun

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7,000 users

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Traction – 7 Deals Closed

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Ecosystem

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FrontFundr Team

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Jeannine Bartz Communications Manager

• 5+ years in Branding, Marketing and Communication

• Branding strategy, copywriting, social media & media relations

Anthony Couture Due Diligence & Compliance Manager

• Extensive experience with due diligence in exempt market

• In-depth knowledge of regulation and compliance

Aaron Stuart Investment Analyst & Dealer Representative

• Sales associate at Canaccord Genuity• Bachelor University of Victoria

Melissa Ong Community Coordinator

• 3rd Year Communications Major and Business Minor student at SFU

• Executive Director at TEDxSFU and YWIBSFU

Ross Mackay Business Development Associate

• Entrepreneurial experience in multiple industries

• Fourth year Business Administration student at Simon Fraser University

Carly Moir Creative Director

• 5+ years graphic design, brand development, & advertising

• Bachelor of Communications Graduate SFU & BCIT Assoc. Certificate in Graphic Design

James Borza Senior Developer

• 9+ years design, writing and implementing applications

• Diploma of Computer Engineering from NAIT

Quan Lee Senior Developer

• 16 years experience with diversified IT• Web-based and data warehousing solutions

FrontFundr Team

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Directors & Advisors

FrontFundr Team

Peter Scarth P.EngChairman and Investor• Served as a board member in several companies in

technology, digital media and motion picture industry.

• Fulfilled a number of senior management positions in multinational companies.

Dr. Karen BogartDirector and Investor• Served President of Smith Bogart Consulting Inc., a

California-based advisement firm to companies on business growth and turn-around.

• Professional experience in global business management, board leadership, marketing, innovation, operations, and human resources.

Marc Van der ChijsAdvisor and Investor• Managing Partner at CrossPacific Capital,

Vancouver.• Over 17 years of experience working with

multinational companies, venture capital and venture-backed start-up companies in Europe, North America and China.

John GanAdvisor and Investor• Founder and CEO of 360 Capital Financial Services

Group Inc., active in Canada, the USA, Greater China and South East Asia.

• Board member and investor in several companies in the finance industry.

Jeff Devins B.Comm MBAAdvisor and Investor• CEO Crestwood Capital Partners Ltd., a private

investor in real estate and operating company opportunities.

• Over 40 years of experience as a CEO, participating in Private, Public and not for Profit Boards, including financial institutions.

Sean PeasgoodAdvisor• CEO of Sophic Capital, a Toronto-based capital

markets advisory firm for public and private technology and clean technology companies.

• Prior to Sophic Capital, Sean was sell-side analyst for over eight years at both bank-owned dealers and boutique brokerage firms.

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Moving Forward

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OnboardingTechnologySales & Marketing

Dominate the Canadian Market

Open the platform to U.S. Investors

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Canadian Dollars

MONTHS 1 -6 7 - 12 13 -18

Marketing & Sales 200,000 275,000 325,000

Technology 150,000 250,000 325,000

Corporate Onboarding 75,000 125,000 175,000

General & Administrative 75,000 100,000 150,000

TOTAL EXPENSES AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 500,000 750,000 1,000,000

PROJECTED REVENUES 250,000 400,000 800,000

NET FUNDING NEED 250,000 350,000 200,000

TOTAL FUNDING NEED 800,000

18 Months Use of Proceeds

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Exit Strategy

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Our assessment of the market

• Market position strongly driven by two-sided user growth

• Canadian market relatively small – No room for many players

• Market shakeout and consolidation within 24 to 36 months

Targeted Exit options

• Acquisition by:• Large financial institutions• Brokers / Investment Dealers• Internet / social media

companies• Foreign online investment

platforms

• Initial Public Offering:• Logical given anticipated large

number of shareholders of our firm in the near future

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3 key reasons to invest in FrontFundr

Strong team with a unique blend of knowledge and skill sets

Traction and leading portal in Canada for online investing in private companies

FinTech company disrupting the fast-growing private capital markets

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Funding Target:

$500,000

Investment Type:

Common Shares

Pre-Money Valuation:

$4.1 million