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Natural Resources Canada

North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa

Description

Natural Resources Canada is a company of resources and information about the protection of natural land and water.

Investor Profile

Natural Resources Canada has backed more than 55 startups, with 54 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 53 rounds, about 96% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Non Profit, Energy, Manufacturing.
  • Led 53 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (96%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (91%)
  • United States (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Non Profit
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting
  • Education
  • Clean Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Mining
  • Cleantech
  • Mineral
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Who does Natural Resources Canada frequently co-invest with?

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Natural Resources Canada?

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

The University of New Brunswick is an English-language and multi-campus institution that offers programs with a small-university experience.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantNov 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,894
Green Economy Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Green Economy Canada is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and communities transition toward a net-zero, sustainable economy.

Business DevelopmentCommunitiesNon ProfitSustainability
GrantNov 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Hydra Energy

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Hydra Energy is accelerating the shift to clean combustion in transportation offering hydrogen cheaper than diesel with no up front costs.

Energy
GrantNov 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,010,448
Mont Royal Resources

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Mont Royal Resources engages in the mining and exploration of mineral projects.

MiningPrecious Metals
GrantNov 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,856,148
Focus Graphite

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Focus Graphite is a build shareholder value by meeting current mineral demand spawned globally.

Mining
GrantNov 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,036,850
Nano One

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Nano One is a process technology company that manufactures advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries.

BatteryEnergy StorageManufacturing
GrantOct 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,588,332
Southern Chiefs' Organization

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Southern Chiefs' Organization is an independent political organization that protects and promotes the inherent rights and cultures.

PoliticsService Industry
GrantOct 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $714,056

Mee-Toos Forest Products is a forestry company, that was formed by Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies.

Forestry
GrantOct 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,175
NanoXplore

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

A graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high volume graphene powder for use in industrial markets.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingNanotechnology
GrantOct 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,970,688
Steele Auto Group

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Steele Auto Group is one of the most diversified groups of automobile dealerships in Atlantic canada.

AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
GrantOct 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $930,932