VerticalScope Holdings FORA.TO · CAD
Communication Services · Toronto Stock Exchange · 🇨🇦 Canada
2.78
+6.51%
Close of 9 Nov 2026, in CAD
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About VerticalScope Holdings
Its shares trade on Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker FORA.TO. It has been listed since 15 June 2021. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $59.2m and a net loss of $8.2m. At that date it held total assets of $132.1m and shareholders' equity of $75.1m.
VerticalScope Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of building and operation of cloud-based digital enthusiast community platform. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company went IPO on 2021-06-15. The firm is engaged in building and operating a cloud-based digital platform for online communities. The firm helps people with common interests to connect, explore their passions and share knowledge about the things they love. The firm has built a portfolio of approximately 1,200 online communities and over 90 million monthly active users. The company has communities of interests in automotive, outdoor, power sports, home, health and technology. The company offers services, including influencers/enthusiasts, lifestyle videos, why-buy videos, list videos, written content and distribution. The firm also has a particular interest in purchasing online communities in various consumer categories. Its flagship Alloutdoor content site is home to passionate outdoor enthusiasts who share their experiences, discuss gear and research product purchases on everything from fishing, to hunting to camping and more.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Interactive Media & Services
- Listed since
- 15 Jun 2021
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Rob LaidlawChairman of the Board, since 2012$5.7m
- Mr. Christopher GoodridgeChief Executive Officer$789,894
- Mr. Vincenzo BellissimoChief Financial Officer$450,606
- Mr. Ezra MenagedChief Operating Officer
- Mr. Brandon SeibelChief Technology Officer$473,425
- Ms. Diane YuCorporate Secretary, Chief Legal Officer$536,952
- Mr. Wayne BigbyLead Independent Director$107,800
- Mr. Philip EvershedIndependent Director$115,578
- Mr. Cory JanssenIndependent Director$86,693
- Mr. Michael WashinushiIndependent Director$86,693
Environmental, social and governance
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SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- VerticalScope has 1,200 online communities with 90 million monthly active users in automotive, outdoor, and health sectors.
- Alloutdoor is a flagship site with passionate outdoor enthusiasts sharing gear experiences and product research.
- VerticalScope offers diverse content types including lifestyle videos, list videos, and written content for enthusiasts.
Weaknesses
- The company's focus on consumer categories may limit growth in non-core segments like financials or real estate.
- No mention of international expansion beyond Canada, potentially restricting global market reach.
- Dependence on cloud-based platforms could pose technical risks without specified backup systems.
Opportunities
- Acquiring more online communities in consumer categories like technology and home could expand market share.
- Growing interest in health and outdoor communities presents opportunities for new content partnerships.
- Expanding influencer services could attract more advertisers and increase revenue streams.
Threats
- Competition from other media platforms in the communication services sector may reduce market share.
- Economic downturns could impact consumer spending on enthusiast communities and content.
- Rapid technological changes might require significant investment to maintain platform relevance.
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