CRC Capital

Investment · Market Entry · Cross-Border Distribution

Structuring growth, across borders.

CRC Capital helps Korean companies grow in Canada — from investment and capital markets access to market entry and cross-border distribution — supported by audit firms and legal counsel in both countries.

Office towers in downtown Vancouver's financial district with the North Shore mountains behind

What We Do

Capital, market entry and distribution — one partner across the border.

Beyond investment, we help Korean companies establish themselves in Canada and get their products into the hands of Canadian buyers, with the legal, tax and trade groundwork handled along the way.

  • InvestInvestment & Capital MarketsRTO, Carve-Out and PIPE structuring for TSXV and CSE access
  • EnterMarket EntryFeasibility, incorporation, compliance and go-to-market in Canada
  • DistributeCross-Border DistributionImporter, distributor and retail channel development with trade logistics

Market Entry & Localization

Practical support for Korean companies establishing a business presence in Canada and North America — from feasibility and entity setup through to go-to-market execution.

  • Market, competitor and regulatory feasibility assessment
  • British Columbia entity incorporation and corporate setup
  • Product certification, labeling and compliance guidance
  • Go-to-market, pricing and local partner strategy

Cross-Border Distribution & Channel Development

Connecting Korean products with importers, distributors and retail channels across Canada, supported by the trade and logistics planning needed to move goods reliably.

  • Importer and distributor sourcing and introductions
  • Retail, wholesale and e-commerce channel strategy
  • Customs, tariff and CKFTA rules-of-origin guidance
  • Logistics, warehousing and fulfilment coordination

Capital Market Entry Structuring

Structural design for Korean companies entering Canadian capital markets through Reverse Takeover (RTO), Carve-Out and PIPE transactions.

  • RTO structuring and execution
  • Carve-Out design for subsidiary listings
  • PIPE structuring and investor matching
  • Direct listing advisory and regulatory compliance

Listing Architecture & Capital Market Strategy

Advanced structuring solutions for CSE and TSXV listings, coordinated with Canadian securities counsel and regulators.

  • CSE / TSXV listing pathway design
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Post-listing structure planning
  • Faster entry than a traditional IPO

Cross-Border Accounting & Tax Structuring

Financial architecture incorporating IFRS and ASPE convergence, built on opinions from audit firms in both jurisdictions.

  • IFRS conversion for unlisted companies
  • Cross-border tax optimization
  • Restructuring accounting design
  • Korea–Canada tax treaty considerations

Institutional IR & Strategic Capital Deployment

Investor relations programs targeting Canadian institutional capital and enhanced liquidity for Korean shareholders.

  • Institutional IR deck development
  • Access to Canadian institutional investors
  • Capital deployment strategy
  • ESG reporting framework

Leadership

Led by experienced capital markets professionals.

CRC Capital's leadership is supported by an advisory board drawn from Canadian law, finance and venture investment.

Portrait of Brian Shin, CPA

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Shin, CPA

CRC Capital

Specializes in financial reporting, corporate finance, auditing, corporate strategy and risk management for public and private companies across various industries. Currently serves as CFO for several public and private companies in Canada.

Advisory Board

Advisors are listed with their primary professional roles.

  • Portrait of Charanjit Hayre

    Advisory Board

    Charanjit Hayre

    CEO, Planet Ventures Inc.

    Senior executive with more than two decades of experience building, financing and restructuring businesses across North America and Europe. He has led mergers and acquisitions in Canada and the United States, supported divestitures, and worked with high-net-worth investors and family offices on capital deployment.

  • Portrait of Desmond Balakrishnan

    Advisory Board

    Desmond Balakrishnan

    Partner, McMillan LLP

    Capital markets and securities lawyer advising on private equity investments, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and listed company matters. Recognized in numerous legal directories as one of the leading lawyers in Canada in his practice areas.

  • Portrait of Fabian Monaco

    Advisory Board

    Fabian Monaco

    Owner, Giumar Capital Inc.

    Technology entrepreneur, investor and lawyer with experience across venture capital, private equity and public markets. Co-founder and former CEO of Gage Growth Corp., acquired by TerrAscend Corp. in 2022. Previously held M&A advisory and financing roles at multinational law firms and investment banks.

  • Portrait of Craig Loverock

    Advisory Board

    Craig Loverock

    Director, Planet Ventures Inc.

    Over 25 years in accounting and finance roles in Canada, the USA and England. Chair of the audit committee of Worksport Inc. and a director of 1st Eleven Limited. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Carleton University.

  • Portrait of Chris Cooper

    Advisory Board

    Chris Cooper

    Director, Planet Ventures Inc.

    Extensive senior management experience in both public and private companies, and founder of several resource companies internationally and domestically. BBA, Hofstra University; MBA, Dowling College.

  • Portrait of Dr. Bora Uygun

    Advisory Board

    Dr. Bora Uygun

    Head of Space Investments, Planet Ventures Inc.

    Entrepreneur and investor across aerospace, artificial intelligence, telecommunications and fintech, holding a Ph.D. in Information Technologies. An active angel investor since 2012 and an early investor in Robinhood. Named one of the Top 100 Angel Investors in the World by Business Insider in 2021.

  • Portrait of Tansu Yegen

    Advisory Board

    Tansu Yegen

    VP, Amplitude Inc.

    Over 30 years with leading technology companies, including senior roles at Apple, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Global Business Services and Samsung Mobile. Former CEO of Lifecell and emerging-markets lead at UiPath. Currently Vice President for CEE, CIS, Middle East and Africa at Amplitude Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPL).

  • Portrait of Britt Tucker

    Advisory Board

    Britt Tucker

    Advisor, Planet Ventures Inc.

    Sales and business development professional with deep expertise across the global commercial space industry, including human spaceflight, weightless research platforms and emerging commercial space ventures. Supports the identification of investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Strategic Partners

Executed with established audit, legal and investment firms.

CRC Capital collaborates with professional institutions in Canada and South Korea to execute complex structured transactions.

Canada

  • PRKTax and accounting audit for companies entering Canada
  • Crowe MacKay LLPAccounting and listing audit for mid-sized companies
  • SHIM & Associates LLPAccounting partner meeting global standards
  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLPTSX / CSE listing advisory and investment contracts
  • VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc.Restructuring-type re-listing with CRC Capital

South Korea

  • Hyundai Accounting CorporationIFRS conversion and restructuring accounting design
  • RD Asset ManagementStructured finance and asset-based PIPE investment
  • Hanul Accounting CorporationListing-related structural accounting and tax support

Why CRC Capital

Credibility earned through verified work, not claims.

  • Expertise in cross-border regulation

    A group of professionals well-versed in listing, tax, trade and legal regulation in both Korea and Canada.

  • Structures built on professional opinions

    Every structure is designed on the basis of actual audit firm and legal counsel opinions — not assumptions.

  • End-to-end support

    Whether the goal is a listing, a new Canadian entity or a first distribution partner, one team stays accountable from first assessment to execution.

Contact

Ready to explore a cross-border opportunity?

Speak with our British Columbia team about investment and listing pathways, entering the Canadian market, or building cross-border distribution.

British Columbia

Legal name
CRC Capital Ltd.
Incorporation number
BC1524533
Incorporated
January 31, 2025
Governing statute
Business Corporations Act (British Columbia)