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FREDsense Technologies

Founded 2014 · 35 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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FREDsense builds biologically-based sensing technology that uses synthetic biology, electrochemistry, and electrical engineering to monitor water quality. It serves clients addressing water and wastewater challenges in the cleantech and environmental monitoring space.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechHardware

Founders & leadership

FREDsense Technologies was founded in 2014 by Emily Hicks, David Lloyd, and Maggie Renaud-Young.

EHEmily Hicks
Emily HicksCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer
DLDavid Lloyd
David LloydCEO & Co-FounderDavid Lloyd is CEO and co-founder of FREDsense Technologies, where he has worked in sensors and water quality technology for over a decade. He holds a background in biochemistry with expertise in synthetic biology and genetic engineering, and has previously worked in innovation, education, and science commercialization.
MR
Maggie Renaud-YoungLead Scientist (Co-Founder)Maggie Renaud-Young holds research expertise in chemistry, medicine, and analytical methods, with prior experience developing electrochemical and fluorometric biosensors. She is lead scientist and co-founder of FREDsense Technologies.
MMMelanie McClare
Melanie McClareChief Commercial Officer
SSSusan Sutherland
Susan SutherlandHead of MarketingSusan Sutherland leads marketing at FREDsense Technologies. She has held growth, brand, and content strategy roles across tech, insurance, healthcare, and sports sectors, and previously worked with companies including Intact, Metrolinx, and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Investors · 6

Foresight Canadalisted by Foresight CanadaVancouver

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FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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HG Ventureslisted by HG VenturesIndianapolis · $1M – $10M

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Innovative Solutions Canadalisted by Innovative Solutions CanadaOttawa · $2M
BDC Capital CorporationreportedWakefield

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

What does FREDsense Technologies do?
FREDsense builds biologically-based sensing technology that uses synthetic biology, electrochemistry, and electrical engineering to monitor water quality. It serves clients addressing water and wastewater challenges in the cleantech and environmental monitoring space.
Who founded FREDsense Technologies?
FREDsense Technologies was founded by Emily Hicks, David Lloyd, Maggie Renaud-Young in 2014.
Who are FREDsense Technologies's investors?
FREDsense Technologies's investors include Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, Foresight Canada, FundersClub, HG Ventures, Innovative Solutions Canada, BDC Capital Corporation.
How much funding has FREDsense Technologies raised?
FREDsense Technologies has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.