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
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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.
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William WhittCEO
Board
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Ken BrookesBoard director
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Chris MathisenBoard director
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Neil ManningBoard director
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Jim HawseBoard director
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Philip HughesBoard director
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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 · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$600KraisedSep 2021 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$76.8KraisedAug 2016 · 1 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 6 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$36.9KofferedJan 2016 · 2 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$120.4KraisedFeb 2015 · 4 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$283.4KraisedOct 2014 · 6 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$65KraisedJul 2014 · 1 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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.


