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Vancouver · Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Evok Innovations invests in transformational technologies with the potential to reshape heavy industry and generate outsized returns and tangible impact. Founded in 2016 by experienced company builders and investors, the firm focuses on the next generation of energy and industrial innovation. Evok positions itself as a hands-on, operationally experienced partner for founders building in hard tech, often acting as an early or first institutional backer. It emphasizes mentorship across areas such as team dynamics, fundraising, and scaling first-of-a-kind industrial plants.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Evok Innovations went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 20 of 23 portfolio companiesCleantech ×14Energy ×11Climate Tech ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×5Deep Tech ×5Hardware ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4
HQs:United States×9Canada×6
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 32024 · 22022 · 22021 · 12016 · 112 dated
Summit Nanotech develops an integrated Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) platform called denaLi, combining a proprietary multi-column system, its eLivate sorbent, and predictive multi-physics modeling to extract lithium from brine with low water use and high recovery.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsCalgary
Amanda Hall(Director, Executive Officer)inJoe Arencibia(Executive Officer, Director)inVivian Farris(Executive Officer)inJeremy Patt(Executive Officer)inCheri Corbett(Director)inJoseph Lowry(Director)
Board seatNaynika Chaubey· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsForesight CanadaLG Technology VenturesRBCxThird DerivativeXoraCapricorn Investment Group+3 more
DarkVision develops advanced ultrasound imaging technology for industrial applications, enabling companies to quantify and visualize the integrity of critical assets.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Stephen Robinson(Founder & CEO)inGraham(Co-founder & CTO)Osman(Co-founder & CFO)
Co-investorsForesight CanadaBDC Capital CorporationBDC Venture Capital
e-Zinc develops long-duration energy storage solutions using zinc-based technology for grid resilience, remote power, and renewable energy integration.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareOntario, CA
Dr. Gregory X. Zhang(Founder)James Larsenin
Co-investorsToyota VenturesAnzu PartnersEarth FoundryEnergy FoundryGraphite VenturesVentioneers Capital+5 more
Ebb develops electrochemical water treatment technology that recovers freshwater from desalination brine while removing carbon dioxide and producing industrial chemicals.
CleantechClimate TechSan Carlos, US
Ben Tarbell(Founder)inMatthew Eisaman(Founder)Dave Hegeman(Founder)Matt Eisaman(Founder)
BoardKevin Tidwell(Director)Mike Biddle(Director)in
Co-investorsAutodesk FoundationChrysalixCongruent VenturesPrelude VenturesGE VenturesPropeller VC
Expeto provides a mobile networking software platform that lets mobile network operators turn existing 4G/5G infrastructure into hybrid public-private enterprise connectivity services.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSVancouver, CA
Ryley(Founder)Terje Strand(Founder)Brian(Head of Product)
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelIronGate Capital AdvisorsMomenta VenturesBDC Capital CorporationLavrock VenturesMistral Venture Partners
Koloma explores and produces natural hydrogen to support global decarbonization efforts.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyDenver, US
Jeff Knupp(Executive Officer)inBunmi Adekore(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Harraka(Executive Officer)inPeter Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)inShayle Kann(Director)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCongruent VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersK5 GlobalMaterial ImpactMOL Switch+7 more
MineSense builds sensor-based hardware and software for the mining industry, applying real-time ore-grade sensing and data analytics to mining and processing operations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareVancouver, CA
Andrew Bamber(Executive Officer, Director)inJeff More(Executive Officer, Director)inFadi Kanafani(Executive Officer)inAlan Bradford(Executive Officer)inLisa Payne(Executive Officer)inJohn Slaven(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsChrysalixPrelude VenturesAurus CapitalBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundCycle CapitalExport Development Canada (EDC)+2 more
Moment provides an AI operating system for investment management, serving wealth management firms and financial advisors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Dean Hathout(Founder)inAmmer S.(Founder)inAmmer Soliman(Founder)Dylan Parker(Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzavraContraryEvolution VenturesIndex VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners+10 more
Moment Energy repurposes retired electric-vehicle batteries into second-life energy storage systems, sourcing used batteries from automakers like Nissan and Mercedes-Benz for off-grid and grid energy applications.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyHardwareSurrey, CA
Edward Chiang(Cofounder)inSumreen Rattan(Cofounder)inGurmesh Sidhu(Cofounder)Gabriel Soares(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsVersion One VenturesAcario InnovationAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalCollaborative FundExpansion Venture CapitalFika+7 more
Christoph Moskalonek(Founder)David Brandes(Founder)Marison Ian(Founder)Tom Coates(Founder)
Co-investorsAstanor VenturesBloomberg BetaBlue Horizon Corporation
Quidnet Energy develops geomechanical energy storage technology that repurposes existing oil, gas, and hydroelectric infrastructure to provide grid-scale, long-duration energy storage.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareHouston, US
Aaron Mandell(Executive Officer)inDagong Zhou(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Zhou(CEO)inHoward Schmidt(Director)
BoardChristina Karapataki(Director)inMatthew Nordan(Director)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesClean Energy VentureCongruent VenturesHelium-3 VenturesNXT VenturesSorenson Impact Foundation+1 more
Rodatherm develops waterless geothermal energy systems for rapid electricity generation using proven drilling technology, targeting sedimentary basins in the US and beyond.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyMilford, US
Curtis Cook(Founder and CEO)inSue Vuong(VP of Finance)George Protopappas(Director of Engineering)inMichael Dabbs(Vice President, Land)in
Co-investorsRenewal FundsTDK VenturesTechEnergy VenturesActive Impact InvestmentsToyota Ventures
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Sanctuary AI develops general-purpose humanoid robots and physical AI aimed at industrial applications, with a focus on dexterous robotic manipulation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsVancouver, CA
Olivia Norton(Founder)inAjay Agrawal(Founder)inJames G. WellsinDaniel Friedmann(Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board)inGeordie Rose(Founder)inSuzanne Gildert(Founder)
Co-investorsBlueLake.vcDCVC (Data Collective)Foothill VenturesInBC Investment Corp.Intrepid Growth PartnersPanache Ventures+6 more
SensorUp aggregates sensor data, flyovers, inspections, and field reports into a single asset model to help distributed heavy industry operations identify and route critical signals to appropriate teams.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Co-investorsClimate InvestmentInnovative Solutions CanadaInterGen CapitalPender VenturesVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited Partnership
Syzygy Plasmonics converts waste biogas and renewable electricity into sustainable aviation fuel using proprietary photocatalytic technology.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US
Trevor Best(Executive Officer, Director)inSuman Khatiwada(Founder)in
BoardPatrick Poon(Director)Ann DeWitt(Director)Michael Biddle(Director)inMatthew Hill(Director)
Co-investorsClimate Impact CapitalGOOSE CapitalHorizons VenturesLotte VenturesNew Climate VenturesThe Engine Ventures+5 more
A corporate venture capital firm that invests in disruptive technologies focused on hydrogen, clean fuels, carbon capture and utilization storage, sustainable lithium extraction, electrification, and clean power generation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesTDK VenturesToyota Ventures
Twelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsMoses Lake, US
Nicholas Flanders(Founder)inEtosha Cave(Founder)inKendra Kuhl(Founder)inAndrew Cleeland(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMarc-Henri Galletti(Director)Nimesh Shah(Director)
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Dolby Family VenturesFifth WallAdvantage Partners Inc.Aera VC+36 more
VEERUM provides a web-based platform for 2D and 3D industrial data management, visualization, and digital asset management that enables remote operations and reduces on-site travel for large industrial companies.
Construction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSVancouver, CA
David Lod(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesCreative VenturesInterGen CapitalBDC Capital CorporationVeriten
Zero Industrial develops, finances, and operates clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based heat and power at industrial facilities across North America.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyCharleston, US
Ted Kniesche(Founder and CEO)inJim McDermott(Co-founder)in
BoardNaynika Chaubey(Director)inGeorge Charles Daum(Director)
Co-investorsRusheen Capital Partners
ZwitterCo develops zwitterionic anti-fouling membranes that resist organic fouling for filtration of industrial wastewater and process streams.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsCambridge, US
Alex Rappaport(Co-Founder & CEO)in
BoardStephen Remondi(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupBURNT ISLAND VENTURESDCVC (Data Collective)Genoa VenturesHG VenturesWhite Shark Ventures+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AllonniaDisa TechnologiesExpeto
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSyzygy Plasmonics · worldbiomarketinsights.com · Sep 1, 2026
Moment · thesaasnews.com · Jul 9, 2026
Moment Energy · finsmes.com · May 5, 2026
Rodatherm · techcrunch.com · Sep 15, 2025
Veerum Inc · betakit.com · May 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Evok Innovations made?
- Evok Innovations has 23 tracked investments, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Evok Innovations invest at?
- Evok Innovations invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Evok Innovations focus on?
- Evok Innovations focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials.
- Where is Evok Innovations located?
- Evok Innovations is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
- Does Evok Innovations lead rounds?
- Evok Innovations has led 5 of the 8 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Evok Innovations co-invest with?
- Evok Innovations most often shares deals with Congruent Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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