Cycle Capital

Cycle Capital Management Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Montréal, Canada, founded in 2009 by Andrée-Lise Méthot. The firm specializes in late venture and growth capital investments, focusing on companies in the clean technology and renewable energy sectors during their development and commercialization phases. Cycle Capital targets a range of areas, including biomass, green transportation, green buildings, agriculture technologies, green chemicals, biofuels, energy storage, smart grid technologies, and solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The firm emphasizes investments in companies with strong intellectual property, innovative technologies, and exceptional management teams. It typically invests between CAD $0.1 million and CAD $8 million, preferring to take minority stakes and holding investments for five to seven years. Cycle Capital actively supports its portfolio companies by providing advisory services and leveraging its extensive network of investors and strategic partners, primarily focusing on opportunities in North America, particularly in the Québec region.

Louis Carbonneau

Venture Partner

Pascal Drouin

Partner

Benoit Forcier

Senior Partner

Roland Liu

Venture Partner

Andrée-Lise Méthot

Founder and Managing Partner

Simon Olivier

Senior Partner and Head of BleuImpact Water Fund

Shirley Speakman

Partner

Amit Srivastava

Senior Partner

Past deals in Canada

Airex Energy

Series D in 2024
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, established in 2008, that specializes in biomass torrefaction technology. The company has developed a proprietary cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which allows for the large-scale production of biocoal from various feedstocks, including woody biomass and agricultural waste. Airex Energy's technology not only produces biocoal but also generates other carbonized products such as biochar, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and helping clients achieve net-zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, Airex Energy aims to address environmental challenges while providing sustainable energy solutions.

Cycle Momentum

Grant in 2023
Cycle Momentum is a Montreal-based accelerator established in 2014 that focuses on supporting cleantech startups. It is dedicated to working with entrepreneurs who develop and commercialize innovative clean technologies, aiming to cultivate globally competitive companies. The accelerator provides a tailored program that includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and access to experienced mentors. Additionally, Cycle Momentum connects these startups with investors to enhance their growth potential. By concentrating on seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, particularly in B2B, commercial transportation, energy, and cleantech sectors, Cycle Momentum plays a crucial role in fostering the development of promising Canadian ventures in the clean technology arena.

Local Logic

Series B in 2023
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in digitizing the built environment to provide actionable insights for consumers, investors, developers, and governments. By leveraging artificial intelligence and geospatial data, the platform quantifies lifestyle and location characteristics, offering predictive analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector. With access to over 75 billion data points, Local Logic supports clients in the $217 trillion real estate market across the US and Canada, providing tools for urban planning and project strategy. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including commercial real estate, travel, and media firms, to enhance the planning and development of sustainable and equitable urban spaces.

Airex Energy

Series B in 2023
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, established in 2008, that specializes in biomass torrefaction technology. The company has developed a proprietary cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which allows for the large-scale production of biocoal from various feedstocks, including woody biomass and agricultural waste. Airex Energy's technology not only produces biocoal but also generates other carbonized products such as biochar, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and helping clients achieve net-zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, Airex Energy aims to address environmental challenges while providing sustainable energy solutions.

Prevu3D

Series A in 2023
Prevu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's platform empowers users to create, edit, and collaborate on photorealistic 3D replicas of real-life environments, enhancing practices and collaboration across various industries. Utilizing advanced digital twin technology, Prevu3D enables users to scan and capture detailed three-dimensional models while providing tools for measuring and documenting contextual information. This intuitive software is designed to facilitate understanding and interaction within virtual environments, making it a valuable resource for applications in reality capture technologies.

VueReal

Series B in 2022
VueReal Inc. is a technology company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2016, specializing in micro-LED displays. Its core innovation, the microSolid printing platform, facilitates the integration of millions of semiconductor devices onto large-area substrates, enabling the creation of advanced smart systems. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and augmented reality systems. VueReal collaborates directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop customized solutions, addressing challenges in the transition to electric vehicles and autonomy. The company's displays are characterized by high transparency, brightness, reliability, and low power consumption. To broaden accessibility, VueReal is developing a turnkey solution for its printing technology, partnering with tool vendors, semiconductor fabs, and material companies. By licensing its technology and providing production printers along with semiconductor cartridges, VueReal aims to support both large corporations and smaller teams in creating innovative products tailored to specific customer needs.

Encycle

Venture Round in 2021
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.

Local Logic

Series A in 2020
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in digitizing the built environment to provide actionable insights for consumers, investors, developers, and governments. By leveraging artificial intelligence and geospatial data, the platform quantifies lifestyle and location characteristics, offering predictive analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector. With access to over 75 billion data points, Local Logic supports clients in the $217 trillion real estate market across the US and Canada, providing tools for urban planning and project strategy. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including commercial real estate, travel, and media firms, to enhance the planning and development of sustainable and equitable urban spaces.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that simplifies the planning and booking of group transportation online. Founded by travel industry veterans and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company provides an easy-to-use web application for organizing and managing bus trips. Its services include online rental, ticketing, and GPS tracking, allowing passengers to stay informed about their bus's arrival times. Bus.com is particularly focused on facilitating charter bus trips for various events, such as festivals and sporting occasions, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience for users.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2019
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Polystyvert

Venture Round in 2018
Polystyvert Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Anjou, Canada, specializes in polystyrene recycling services. The company utilizes innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By doing so, Polystyvert aims to significantly reduce the amount of polystyrene waste in landfills while minimizing fossil fuel consumption and promoting environmental sustainability. Their approach not only enhances the product life cycle of polystyrene but also contributes to eco-friendly practices within the industry.

Concentric Agriculture

Series B in 2018
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Agrisoma Biosciences

Series C in 2018
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Gatineau, Canada, that focuses on the development and commercialization of carinata, a non-food oilseed crop specifically designed for the production of oil used in biodiesel and advanced biofuels. Founded in 2001, Agrisoma provides carinata seeds for farmers to cultivate, either as part of their crop rotation or on fallow land, thereby supporting the renewable oil market. The company employs a proprietary technology called Engineered Trait Loci (ETL), which allows for precise genetic engineering of plants to enhance biofuel production. This method enables the introduction and management of multiple genes within a crop's genome, improving its biosynthetic capabilities and facilitating the development of biofuel crops. Agrisoma has made significant advancements in applying its technology to various oilseed and biomass crops, positioning itself within the growing bio-energy sector, particularly in North America.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2018
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Concentric Agriculture

Series B in 2018
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Local Logic

Seed Round in 2017
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in digitizing the built environment to provide actionable insights for consumers, investors, developers, and governments. By leveraging artificial intelligence and geospatial data, the platform quantifies lifestyle and location characteristics, offering predictive analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector. With access to over 75 billion data points, Local Logic supports clients in the $217 trillion real estate market across the US and Canada, providing tools for urban planning and project strategy. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including commercial real estate, travel, and media firms, to enhance the planning and development of sustainable and equitable urban spaces.

Agrisoma Biosciences

Series B in 2017
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Gatineau, Canada, that focuses on the development and commercialization of carinata, a non-food oilseed crop specifically designed for the production of oil used in biodiesel and advanced biofuels. Founded in 2001, Agrisoma provides carinata seeds for farmers to cultivate, either as part of their crop rotation or on fallow land, thereby supporting the renewable oil market. The company employs a proprietary technology called Engineered Trait Loci (ETL), which allows for precise genetic engineering of plants to enhance biofuel production. This method enables the introduction and management of multiple genes within a crop's genome, improving its biosynthetic capabilities and facilitating the development of biofuel crops. Agrisoma has made significant advancements in applying its technology to various oilseed and biomass crops, positioning itself within the growing bio-energy sector, particularly in North America.

Concentric Agriculture

Series B in 2017
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Airex Energy

Venture Round in 2017
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, established in 2008, that specializes in biomass torrefaction technology. The company has developed a proprietary cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which allows for the large-scale production of biocoal from various feedstocks, including woody biomass and agricultural waste. Airex Energy's technology not only produces biocoal but also generates other carbonized products such as biochar, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and helping clients achieve net-zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, Airex Energy aims to address environmental challenges while providing sustainable energy solutions.

Polystyvert

Venture Round in 2016
Polystyvert Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Anjou, Canada, specializes in polystyrene recycling services. The company utilizes innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By doing so, Polystyvert aims to significantly reduce the amount of polystyrene waste in landfills while minimizing fossil fuel consumption and promoting environmental sustainability. Their approach not only enhances the product life cycle of polystyrene but also contributes to eco-friendly practices within the industry.

GreenMantra Technologies

Series C in 2016
GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

Local Logic

Convertible Note in 2016
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in digitizing the built environment to provide actionable insights for consumers, investors, developers, and governments. By leveraging artificial intelligence and geospatial data, the platform quantifies lifestyle and location characteristics, offering predictive analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector. With access to over 75 billion data points, Local Logic supports clients in the $217 trillion real estate market across the US and Canada, providing tools for urban planning and project strategy. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including commercial real estate, travel, and media firms, to enhance the planning and development of sustainable and equitable urban spaces.

Concentric Agriculture

Series A in 2016
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

YWire Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
YWire Technologies, based in Montreal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of lighting control devices aimed at the commercial buildings market. Founded in 2009 by veterans of the building automation industry, the company focuses on reducing the installed costs of integrated systems. YWire's innovative FiveSeries Lighting Control System is notable for being the first to utilize Broadband over Power Line technology for device networking, facilitating integration with Building Automation Systems. This approach not only lowers installation expenses but also enhances energy efficiency by optimizing lighting and other systems within commercial buildings.

Concentric Agriculture

Series A in 2015
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

YWire Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
YWire Technologies, based in Montreal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of lighting control devices aimed at the commercial buildings market. Founded in 2009 by veterans of the building automation industry, the company focuses on reducing the installed costs of integrated systems. YWire's innovative FiveSeries Lighting Control System is notable for being the first to utilize Broadband over Power Line technology for device networking, facilitating integration with Building Automation Systems. This approach not only lowers installation expenses but also enhances energy efficiency by optimizing lighting and other systems within commercial buildings.

GreenMantra Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

Agrisoma Biosciences

Series A in 2014
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Gatineau, Canada, that focuses on the development and commercialization of carinata, a non-food oilseed crop specifically designed for the production of oil used in biodiesel and advanced biofuels. Founded in 2001, Agrisoma provides carinata seeds for farmers to cultivate, either as part of their crop rotation or on fallow land, thereby supporting the renewable oil market. The company employs a proprietary technology called Engineered Trait Loci (ETL), which allows for precise genetic engineering of plants to enhance biofuel production. This method enables the introduction and management of multiple genes within a crop's genome, improving its biosynthetic capabilities and facilitating the development of biofuel crops. Agrisoma has made significant advancements in applying its technology to various oilseed and biomass crops, positioning itself within the growing bio-energy sector, particularly in North America.

YWire Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
YWire Technologies, based in Montreal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of lighting control devices aimed at the commercial buildings market. Founded in 2009 by veterans of the building automation industry, the company focuses on reducing the installed costs of integrated systems. YWire's innovative FiveSeries Lighting Control System is notable for being the first to utilize Broadband over Power Line technology for device networking, facilitating integration with Building Automation Systems. This approach not only lowers installation expenses but also enhances energy efficiency by optimizing lighting and other systems within commercial buildings.

Concentric Agriculture

Venture Round in 2014
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Lufa Farms

Venture Round in 2014
Lufa Farms Inc. is an agricultural and technology company based in Montréal, Canada, recognized for establishing the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse. Since its inception in 2009, Lufa Farms has focused on sustainable urban agriculture, growing a wide variety of fresh vegetables and other food products, including fruits, fish, seafood, meat, dairy, bakery goods, and pantry items. The company operates multiple rooftop greenhouses, with its first greenhouse beginning operations in early 2011 and a second following in 2013. Lufa Farms offers an online marketplace where customers can customize and order weekly baskets of fresh produce and other local goods, promoting a fair and transparent food system while ensuring access to nutritious food.

Airex Energy

Seed Round in 2014
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, established in 2008, that specializes in biomass torrefaction technology. The company has developed a proprietary cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which allows for the large-scale production of biocoal from various feedstocks, including woody biomass and agricultural waste. Airex Energy's technology not only produces biocoal but also generates other carbonized products such as biochar, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and helping clients achieve net-zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, Airex Energy aims to address environmental challenges while providing sustainable energy solutions.

Concentric Agriculture

Venture Round in 2013
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Enerkem

Private Equity Round in 2013
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

YWire Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
YWire Technologies, based in Montreal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of lighting control devices aimed at the commercial buildings market. Founded in 2009 by veterans of the building automation industry, the company focuses on reducing the installed costs of integrated systems. YWire's innovative FiveSeries Lighting Control System is notable for being the first to utilize Broadband over Power Line technology for device networking, facilitating integration with Building Automation Systems. This approach not only lowers installation expenses but also enhances energy efficiency by optimizing lighting and other systems within commercial buildings.

Enerkem

Private Equity Round in 2011
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Harvest Power

Series B in 2011
Harvest Power is a waste management company focused on converting organic materials into renewable energy and high-value products such as soil, mulch, and organic fertilizers. By recycling discarded organic materials, Harvest helps communities generate environmentally friendly products that enhance local ecosystems. The company operates facilities across North America, including locations in British Columbia, Ontario, California, and various states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeastern regions of the United States. Through its energy gardens and production capabilities, Harvest Power enables the sustainable recycling of energy and nutrients, fostering local consumption and contributing to environmental well-being.

Energate

Series B in 2010
Energate Inc. develops home energy management controls and systems. Its products include thermostats, energy displays, load switches, and peripherals. The company serves AMI, utility, service, home automation, and HVAC companies. Energate Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with sales offices in Texas and California.

Enerkem

Private Equity Round in 2010
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.
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