ArcTern Ventures
Toronto · Series A–Series B · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
Arctern Ventures partners with founders building scalable technology solutions to accelerate global response to climate change and sustainability challenges. The firm believes significant financial returns will result from making substantial positive environmental impact. Investment focus spans clean energy, energy efficiency and storage, circular economy, advanced manufacturing, sustainable mobility, and food systems innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 48 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Canada×1Norway×1
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAquabyte develops an AI-powered platform combining computer vision and machine learning to monitor fish health, welfare, behavior, and biomass for aquaculture farms at sea and on land. The company serves fish farmers globally to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTNorway, NO
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Wind and Solar Production Optimization Using AI
Circular economy for rare earth elements
Digital Mobile Marketplace that Reduces Food Waste
Waste Plastics to Specialty Chemicals
Next Generation Interconnects for High Performance Computing Clusters
AI + Robotics for Rapid Green Materials Discovery
Parity builds blockchain infrastructure and development tools for enterprises adopting Web3, focusing on Polkadot-based systems with emphasis on decentralization, scalability, and security.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise Software<UNKNOWN>
High Purity Alumina for LEDs and Batteries
Enabling the Future of Compute with Quantum on a Chip
Electricity from Low-Temperature Waste Heat
Smart Electrical Panels for Homes
High-performance and cost-effective power conversion
AI Powered Green Chemistry for Cleaner Food
Trove operates a platform for brand resale and recommerce, enabling iconic brands to sell returned and excess inventory through secondary markets. The company serves retailers and brands seeking to monetize unsold inventory while supporting circular economy practices.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyRetail Tech
Food Waste Reduction IoT for Commercial Kitchens
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ArcTern Ventures invest at?
- ArcTern Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does ArcTern Ventures focus on?
- ArcTern Ventures focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is ArcTern Ventures located?
- ArcTern Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
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