LiORA was founded by Steven Siciliano in 2018.

Who are LiORA's investors?

LiORA's investors include BDC Sustainability Venture Fund, Co.Labs, BDC Capital Corporation, Golden Opportunities Fund.

How much funding has LiORA raised?

LiORA has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.

Where is LiORA headquartered?

LiORA is headquartered in Saskatoon, CA.

LiORA

Saskatoon, CA · Founded 2018 · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

Find your way into LiORA

216 people in our graph share verified history with the LiORA team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

David Naultunlockedknows Steven Siciliano · together at Concordia University (overlapped)

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LiORA develops soil monitoring and remediation technology to help clients restore and repair contaminated soils using science-based instrumentation and data systems. The company serves environmental teams and organizations focused on soil remediation and environmental sustainability.

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Founders & leadership

LiORA was founded in 2018 by Steven Siciliano.

Steven Siciliano inCEO & Co-FounderHe holds a research leadership position at the University of Saskatchewan focused on in situ remediation techniques.

Investors · 8

BDC Sustainability Venture FundMontréal

Co.LabsSaskatoon

BDC Capital CorporationreportedWakefield · $100K – $10M

Golden Opportunities FundreportedSaskatoon

Also in the syndicate · 4

BDC Capital’s Sustainability Venture FundleadConexus Credit Union Venture Fund 2leadPIC Investment GroupWTC Investments LP

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$5Mseed funding roundAug 2025 · 3 sources
BDC Capital’s Sustainability Venture Fund (lead), Conexus Credit Union Venture Fund 2 (lead), BDC Capital, Golden Opportunities Fund Inc., PIC Investment Group, WTC Investments LP
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

LiORA Secures $5.1 Million to Expand Soil Remediation Platform in the US - Startup Ecosystem Canadastartupecosystem.ca · Aug 2025

LiORA raises $5.1M Seed Round to scale Soil Remediation Tech across the U.S. - FoundersTodayfounderstoday.news · Aug 2025

Soil testing company LiORA raises $5 million in seed funding | Calgary Heraldcalgaryherald.com · Aug 2025

LiORA Raises $5.1 Million to Accelerate AI-Driven Site Remediation | BOE Reportboereport.com · Aug 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does LiORA do?: LiORA develops soil monitoring and remediation technology to help clients restore and repair contaminated soils using science-based instrumentation and data systems. The company serves environmental teams and organizations focused on soil remediation and environmental sustainability.
Who founded LiORA?: LiORA was founded by Steven Siciliano in 2018.
Who are LiORA's investors?: LiORA's investors include BDC Sustainability Venture Fund, Co.Labs, BDC Capital Corporation, Golden Opportunities Fund.
How much funding has LiORA raised?: LiORA has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is LiORA headquartered?: LiORA is headquartered in Saskatoon, CA.