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

Why Meridian?

  • Bilingual team fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

  • Deep networks across both South American and Canadian markets

  • Proven track record of successful transactions with +17 years of experience in Capital markets in North America

  • End-to-end service from initial assessment to post-listing support

  • Relationships with leading Canadian investment banks and brokers

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 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.

Industries we serve

  • Mining & Natural Resources

  • Technology & Software

  • Clean Energy & Renewables

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Financial Services

  • Consumer Products & Services

Meet the founder

Facundo Zapata, FRM

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.

  • "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