Investeco

InvestEco, founded in 2002 and based in Canada, is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the food and agriculture sector across North America. The firm has invested in over fifteen private companies, focusing primarily on those that promote sustainability and health in this sector. InvestEco has developed substantial expertise in food and agriculture, believing that advancements in this area are crucial for improving environmental and health outcomes. The firm also manages a growth expansion fund that targets impact investments, particularly in the agriculture and financial services sectors, while maintaining a broader interest in sustainable technologies related to energy, water, and transportation.

Alex Chamberlain

Managing Partner

Michael Curry

Partner and Director

David Gisborne

Venture Partner

Andrew Heintzman

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Charles Holt

Partner

Cora Xiao

Principal

41 past transactions

Mara Renewables

Venture Round in 2022
Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara) is the leading Canadian biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable fermentation algal biotechnologies for nutritional and renewable energy industries.

Acid League

Venture Round in 2022
It is a producer of a brand of condiments and beverages designed to update center-store categories for contemporary shoppers. Customers can select from a variety of upmarket fermented products that the company sells, including raw and unfiltered vinegar, vinaigrettes with flavors like toasted thai and smoked malt, as well as a line of non-alcoholic wines made from juices, tea, spices, and bitters. These products are all marketed by the company. The company was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

NadaMoo

Series B in 2021
NadaMoo! is a dairy-free, gluten-free, all-natural and organic ice cream brand. Established in Austin, TX in 2004, NadaMoo! was founded with a mission to make the world happier and healthier, one scoop at a time. NadaMoo! is made with the cream of the coconut, every spoonful retains the saturated-fat mouth-feel of ice cream while remaining dairy- and gluten-free. Sweetened with agave nectar, a lower glycemic sweetener, NadaMoo! has roughly half the fat and calories not only of ice cream but of similar dairy-free alternatives. NadaMoo! makes its products in Texas and is dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients whenever possible, organic, kosher, and fair trade certified, in support of a fair, sustainable and contaminant-free food chain.

Tiny Organics

Series A in 2021
Tiny Organics Inc. is a baby wellness company that specializes in personalized nutrition for infants and toddlers. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Tiny Organics offers a variety of organic, nutrient-rich finger foods that are designed by neonatal nutritionists and chefs to expand children's palates. The company provides a user-friendly online platform where customers can take a quiz to select meals tailored to their children's needs, with shipping services for convenience. By emphasizing a whole food foundation, Tiny Organics aims to foster healthier eating habits from a young age, promoting the development of preferences for vegetables and reducing the risk of chronic diseases and obesity in adulthood. The company has gained recognition in prominent publications and has attracted investments from notable figures in the industry.

Chickapea

Series C in 2021
Chickapea is a pasta product made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils. They also offer a food service line for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and etc. By focusing on plant-based proteins they are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve their fresh-water stores, reduce deforestation and clean air. Chickapea also provides a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. Their mission is to make healthy eating simple, convenient and delicious by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients. Chickapea was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

Acid League

Venture Round in 2021
It is a producer of a brand of condiments and beverages designed to update center-store categories for contemporary shoppers. Customers can select from a variety of upmarket fermented products that the company sells, including raw and unfiltered vinegar, vinaigrettes with flavors like toasted thai and smoked malt, as well as a line of non-alcoholic wines made from juices, tea, spices, and bitters. These products are all marketed by the company. The company was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Love Good Fats

Venture Round in 2020
Love Good is the manufacturer of delicious new snack bars! Made with healthy and good fats, low sugar.

SOL Cuisine

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sol Cuisine Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, specializing in the manufacturing of vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and organic frozen and fresh meat alternatives. Founded in 1980, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fattoush salad, horseradish aioli, vegan chipotle aioli, lemon dill aioli, vegan maki, the ultimate vegan poutine, and savory morning swirls. Committed to using local and environmentally sustainable ingredients, Sol Cuisine focuses on delivering delicious and high-quality foods that cater to health-conscious consumers.

Chickapea

Venture Round in 2019
Chickapea is a pasta product made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils. They also offer a food service line for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and etc. By focusing on plant-based proteins they are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve their fresh-water stores, reduce deforestation and clean air. Chickapea also provides a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. Their mission is to make healthy eating simple, convenient and delicious by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients. Chickapea was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

The Jackfruit Company

Venture Round in 2019
The Jackfruit Company produces jackfruit based snacks and frozen meals. The company products includes smoked pulled jackfruit, enchilada jackfruit bowl, teriyaki jackfruit bowl, pasta jackfruit bowl, curry jackfruit bowl, lemon garlic jackfruit, lightly seasoned jackfruit, Barbeque jackfruit, Tex- Mex jackfruit, teriyaki jackfruit, curry jackfruit, ripe jackfruit, and naked jackfruit. The Jackfruit Company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Kuli Kuli

Series B in 2019
Kuli Kuli produces nutritional moringa products in the United States. It offers moringa bars, moringa powders, green energy shots, herbal teas, and sampler packs. Kuli Kuli sells its products through retail stores, as well as online. Anne Tsuei, Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, and Valerie Popelka founded Kuli Kuli on September 21, 2011, with its headquarters in Oakland in California.

LesserEvil

Venture Round in 2018
LesserEvil LLC, founded in 2004 and based in Danbury, Connecticut, specializes in manufacturing healthier snack foods, particularly popcorn and potato-based puffs. The company aims to provide better-for-you options by focusing on organic and sustainably sourced ingredients, promoting less processed and environmentally friendly snacking. Under the leadership of Charles Coristine since 2011, LesserEvil has shifted towards a more holistic mission to create snacks that genuinely benefit consumers and align with their health-conscious lifestyles. The products are available through various retail stores across the United States and online, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and sustainability in its offerings.

SOL Cuisine

Venture Round in 2018
Sol Cuisine Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, specializing in the manufacturing of vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and organic frozen and fresh meat alternatives. Founded in 1980, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fattoush salad, horseradish aioli, vegan chipotle aioli, lemon dill aioli, vegan maki, the ultimate vegan poutine, and savory morning swirls. Committed to using local and environmentally sustainable ingredients, Sol Cuisine focuses on delivering delicious and high-quality foods that cater to health-conscious consumers.

NadaMoo

Series A in 2017
NadaMoo! is a dairy-free, gluten-free, all-natural and organic ice cream brand. Established in Austin, TX in 2004, NadaMoo! was founded with a mission to make the world happier and healthier, one scoop at a time. NadaMoo! is made with the cream of the coconut, every spoonful retains the saturated-fat mouth-feel of ice cream while remaining dairy- and gluten-free. Sweetened with agave nectar, a lower glycemic sweetener, NadaMoo! has roughly half the fat and calories not only of ice cream but of similar dairy-free alternatives. NadaMoo! makes its products in Texas and is dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients whenever possible, organic, kosher, and fair trade certified, in support of a fair, sustainable and contaminant-free food chain.

Chef's Plate

Series C in 2017
Chef’s Plate is an online platform that enables users to get fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes to their homes. It was launched by Jamie Shea and Patrick Meyer in December 2014 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Kuli Kuli

Series A in 2017
Kuli Kuli produces nutritional moringa products in the United States. It offers moringa bars, moringa powders, green energy shots, herbal teas, and sampler packs. Kuli Kuli sells its products through retail stores, as well as online. Anne Tsuei, Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, and Valerie Popelka founded Kuli Kuli on September 21, 2011, with its headquarters in Oakland in California.

Chef's Plate

Series B in 2016
Chef’s Plate is an online platform that enables users to get fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes to their homes. It was launched by Jamie Shea and Patrick Meyer in December 2014 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Mama Earth Organics

Venture Round in 2016
Mama Earth Organics Inc. is a health food store based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in delivering organic fruits, vegetables, and a variety of food products directly to customers' homes in Toronto and the surrounding areas. Founded in 2007, the company offers an extensive range of items, including bakery products, cereals, grains, coffee, tea, dairy products, eggs, gluten-free options, snacks, spreads, syrups, and juices. Mama Earth Organics also provides an online ordering facility, making it convenient for customers to access their offerings.

Chickapea

Seed Round in 2016
Chickapea is a pasta product made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils. They also offer a food service line for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and etc. By focusing on plant-based proteins they are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve their fresh-water stores, reduce deforestation and clean air. Chickapea also provides a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. Their mission is to make healthy eating simple, convenient and delicious by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients. Chickapea was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

Maple Hill Creamery

Venture Round in 2015
Maple Hill Creamery is a farm-family owned dairy manufacturer founded in 2009, and is widely recognized as the preeminent leader in the emerging 100% grass-fed dairy category. They are the first dairy brand to receive the Pennsylvania Certified Organic 100% Grassfed Certification. Since day one, Maple Hill has stood by their conviction that 100% grass-fed organic dairy farming is better for everyone from cows to consumers. 100% grass-fed dairy farming produces the highest quality milk, supports the healthiest lifestyle for cows, improves the fertility of grazing land, and allows farmers to prosper.

100km Foods

Seed Round in 2015
100km Foods Inc. specializes in the sale and distribution of local, sustainable foods, with a comprehensive offering, including: fresh, harvested-to-order, in-season fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh dairy, free-run eggs, artisanally milled grains and flours, and pantry staples like Ontario maple syrup, honey and dried beans.

Miovision

Series B in 2015
Miovision Technologies Inc. specializes in traffic data collection and management solutions for transportation networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a range of products including Miovision Central for project management, Scout Video Collection Unit for traffic counting, and Miovision Traffic Data for data processing and analysis. Its Spectrum solution enhances signal connectivity for intelligent transportation systems, while Teal facilitates goal-setting and progress tracking for teams. Miovision's hardware offerings include interfaces, smart links, cameras, and antennas, complemented by customer support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including traffic data collection firms, engineering firms, and government agencies, reaching over 17,000 municipalities globally. Through its advanced technology, Miovision aims to improve the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians while addressing the challenges of modern transportation networks.

Vital Farms

Venture Round in 2014
Vital Farms is a provider and manufacturer of pasture-raised eggs and poultry in the United States. The Vital Farms team has created a company that provides nutritious food for consumers, differentiated products for channel partners, attractive economics for farmers, responsible land use for communities, and ethical, humane living conditions for animals. It also prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, and crew members and stockholders. Vital Farms was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

GeoDigital

Series A in 2014
For more than 20 years GeoDigital International has been providing utilities and other distributed asset customers with mission critical, geospatial information management solutions. With one of the largest fleets of airborne/mobile LiDAR and digital imaging sensor systems in North America we can collect and process data under the most challenging project schedules and conditions.

SunSelect

Venture Round in 2013
SunSelect Produce, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of greenhouse-grown vegetables, specializing in bell peppers, including red, orange, and yellow varieties, as well as tomatoes and cucumbers. Established in 1985 and based in Aldergrove, Canada, the company has played a foundational role in the greenhouse industry in Western Canada. SunSelect operates two greenhouse facilities encompassing 70 acres, along with an additional 135 acres of land in British Columbia. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability, employing a carbon-neutral growing process that utilizes a green carbon capture system to convert waste carbon dioxide into fertilizer for its crops. SunSelect's products are distributed through retailers across North America, reflecting its strong reputation and extensive experience in greenhouse management, supported by a team with over a century of collective expertise.

Woodland Biofuels

Venture Round in 2011
Woodland Biofuels Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company based in Toronto, established in 2000. It specializes in producing renewable fuel by converting waste biomass into cellulosic ethanol and other high-value products. The company has developed and patented an efficient, low-cost technology that utilizes materials such as wood chips and agricultural waste, positioning it to become North America's lowest-cost producer of cellulosic ethanol. Woodland Biofuels aims to build, own, and operate its own cellulosic ethanol plants while also exploring selective licensing opportunities for its innovative technology.

Ensyn

Seed Round in 2010
Ensyn Corporation specializes in producing renewable liquid fuels from wood and agricultural residues through its patented RTP technology. This innovative process thermally cracks carbon-based feedstocks, such as wood biomass, resulting in high yields of bio-crude, with dried wood converting to approximately 75% liquid. The produced bio-crude is suitable for heating and cooling applications and can be further upgraded in existing oil refineries to create low-carbon transportation fuels. Ensyn's technology is unique in its capacity to convert woody biomass into liquid products at such high efficiency. The company has established strategic partnerships with several notable organizations, enhancing its position in the sustainable energy sector. Founded in 1984, Ensyn is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and operates production facilities in Canada, Brazil, and Malaysia.

Horizon Distributors

Seed Round in 2009
Horizon Distributors, Ltd. operates as a wholesale distributor of fine organic, natural, and gourmet foods. Its customers include major natural food chains, grocery and independent grocery chains, independent natural foods stores, buying clubs, wholesalers, restaurants, bakeries, cafés, commissaries, delicatessens, institutions, and manufacturers in Canada. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Woodland Biofuels

Venture Round in 2008
Woodland Biofuels Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company based in Toronto, established in 2000. It specializes in producing renewable fuel by converting waste biomass into cellulosic ethanol and other high-value products. The company has developed and patented an efficient, low-cost technology that utilizes materials such as wood chips and agricultural waste, positioning it to become North America's lowest-cost producer of cellulosic ethanol. Woodland Biofuels aims to build, own, and operate its own cellulosic ethanol plants while also exploring selective licensing opportunities for its innovative technology.

Triton Resources

Private Equity Round in 2007
Triton Resources is the world leader in the design and manufacture of underwater logging equipment, management of large-scale reservoir harvest projects and marketing of certified eco-wood products.

Biorem Inc.

Post in 2007
BIOREM Inc., an environmental biotechnology company, designs, manufactures, and sells air emissions control systems that are used to eliminate odors, volatile organic compounds, and hazardous air pollutants in Canada, the United States, China, and internationally. It offers biofilters for the removal of odors and hydrogen sulfide, as well as for the conditioning of biogas renewable energy, and for low air flow applications; and biotrickling filters for applications of high concentrations of H2S or other water soluble compounds. The company also provides multi-stage systems to treat odors associated with various municipal wastewater treatment processes; and biogas conditioning systems. In addition, it offers biological processes and testing services; media sampling and analysis; system review and inspections; and media replacements and spare parts. The company is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2007
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Lotek Wireless

Acquisition in 2007
Lotek Wireless Inc. designs and manufactures fish and wildlife monitoring systems. The company’s radio, acoustic, archival, satellite monitoring, and dual mode solutions allow researchers to track animals, birds, and fish in terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or avian habitats. It also offers GPS and radio wildlife tracking equipment and systems. In addition, the company provides environmental consulting services to assist clients with system selection, research design and implementation, equipment training, and data analysis. It offers its products in New Zealand, Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and internationally. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Newmarket, Canada with additional locations in St. John’s, Canada; Wareham, United Kingdom; and Seattle, Washington.

EnerWorks

Venture Round in 2006
EnerWorks is a North American solar thermal technology provider With proven, patented technology and certified systems, EnerWorks offers high quality, reliable, and cost-effective renewable energy solutions to the North American and Caribbean markets. EnerWorks develops and manufactures proprietary renewable energy appliances for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. EnerWorks is at the forefront of integrated solar thermal solutions, working with local partners to design, install, commission, and maintain solar thermal heating and cooling systems.

Lotek Wireless

Seed Round in 2005
Lotek Wireless Inc. designs and manufactures fish and wildlife monitoring systems. The company’s radio, acoustic, archival, satellite monitoring, and dual mode solutions allow researchers to track animals, birds, and fish in terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or avian habitats. It also offers GPS and radio wildlife tracking equipment and systems. In addition, the company provides environmental consulting services to assist clients with system selection, research design and implementation, equipment training, and data analysis. It offers its products in New Zealand, Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and internationally. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Newmarket, Canada with additional locations in St. John’s, Canada; Wareham, United Kingdom; and Seattle, Washington.

UV Pure technologies

Seed Round in 2005
UV Pure Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells ultraviolet water purification systems. Its products include Hallett for wastewater, reuse, and potable treatment applications; Upstream for reuse and potable applications; and Cactus for residential drinking water. The company also offers accessories for Hallett and Upstream systems, such as wireless remote monitors, automatic shut-off solenoid valves, flexible stainless steel hookup hoses, diagnostic tools, purge valves, power conditioners, and 4-20mA units. Its products are used in municipal and institutional, industrial and commercial, transportation, and residential fields. The company operates in North America, Australia, New Zealand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Africa, and Greece. It sells its products through third party distributors. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Toronto, Canada. As of December 19, 2014, UV Pure Technologies Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Clearford Water Systems Inc.

Schneider Power

Seed Round in 2004
Schneider Power is an independent renewable energy company that evaluates, designs, builds, and operates advanced renewable energy generation projects in North America. The company's main focus is to invest directly in clean energy projects. Its portfolio comprises operational wind farms as well as potential renewable power facilities. Schneider Power was founded in 2004 by Thomas Schneider.

Organic Meadow

Seed Round in 2004
Organic Meadow Inc., an organic farmers’ co-operative company, produces and sells organic dairy products. It offers organic milk, cheese, butter, cream, eggs, yogurt, ice creams, Kéfir, cream cheese, sour cream, and organic cottage cheeses. The company also provides organic frozen vegetables, such as green peas, sweet yellow corn, cut green beans, mixed vegetables, and green peas and carrots. It sells its products through retail stores in Canada. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Guelph, Canada. As of November 16, 2015, Organic Meadow Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Meadowfresh Dairy Corporation.