January private investment in foreign companies
Over $400 million of investments in January was reported in Form D filings for companies that primarily do business outside of the United States. Australia and Canada received the most investment, although investments in Canada were spread among the greatest number of companies. Out of the 53 Canadian companies that registered offerings, the majority were resource companies including oil, gas, and mining. Investments in Australia went to a mere three companies in health, technology, retail.
