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Instreamenergy

Vancouver, CA · 2 known investors

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Instream Energy Systems develops vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines that convert flowing water energy into renewable electricity for tidal and inland waterway environments. The company serves utilities and communities seeking clean, predictable power with minimal environmental impact.

Founders & leadership

JMJames Matkin
James MatkinAdvisory Chair - Instream Energy Systems Corp.James Matkin is a former deputy minister of labour and intergovernmental relations in British Columbia, and served as president and CEO of the Business Council of British Columbia. He holds an LL.M. from Harvard University and has worked on labour policy and environmental governance issues.
KMKen Miller
Ken MillerVice President2007–2021
WWWilliam Whitt
William WhittCEO

Board

KB
Ken BrookesBoard director
CM
Chris MathisenBoard director
NM
Neil ManningBoard director
JH
Jim HawseBoard director
PH
Philip HughesBoard director
SK
Susan KochBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.4M disclosed across 9 of 10 rounds · 2014–2023

▶$400KraisedMay 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James Brett HawseDirector
  • David DennisDirector
  • Kenneth R MillerDirector
  • William WhittDirector, Executive Officer
Offering amount
$400K
Amount sold
$400K
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$600KraisedSep 2021 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ken MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David DennisExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$600K
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$76.8KraisedAug 2016 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James R. MatkinExecutive Officer
  • Jim HawseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neil ManningDirector
  • Christopher G. MathisenDirector
  • Philip HughesDirector
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Kenneth R. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$76.8K
Amount sold
$76.8K
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 6 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James MatkinExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth R. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Neil ManningDirector
  • Jim HawseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MathisenDirector
  • Philip G. HughesDirector
Offering amount
$250K
Amount sold
$250K
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$36.9KofferedJan 2016 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James MatkinExecutive Officer
  • Neil G. ManningDirector
  • Christopher MathisenDirector
  • Kenneth R. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jim HawseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Philip HughesDirector
Offering amount
$36.9K
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$120.4KraisedFeb 2015 · 4 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Chris MathisenDirector
  • Kenneth MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neil ManningDirector
  • Jim HawseDirector
  • Philip HughesDirector
  • James MatkinExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$120.4K
Amount sold
$120.4K
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$283.4KraisedOct 2014 · 6 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James MatkinExecutive Officer
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Jim HawseDirector
  • Chris MathisenDirector
  • Ken MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Philip HughesDirector
  • Neil ManningDirector
  • Susan KochDirector
Offering amount
$283.4K
Amount sold
$283.4K
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$65KraisedJul 2014 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Philip HughesDirector
  • Ken BrookesDirector
  • Susan KochDirector
  • Ali GrovueExecutive Officer
  • Chris MathisenDirector
  • Ken MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neil ManningDirector
  • Thibaut DelespaulExecutive Officer
  • Jim HawseDirector
Offering amount
$65K
Amount sold
$65K
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Instreamenergy do?
Instream Energy Systems develops vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines that convert flowing water energy into renewable electricity for tidal and inland waterway environments. The company serves utilities and communities seeking clean, predictable power with minimal environmental impact.
Who are Instreamenergy's investors?
Instreamenergy's investors include Foresight Canada, Vala Capital.
How much funding has Instreamenergy raised?
Instreamenergy has disclosed $2.4M raised across 9 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is Instreamenergy headquartered?
Instreamenergy is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.