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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Cleantech Prefab Builder CABN Closes Strategic Investment Round to Accelerate Production Capacity
New capital positions CABN to deliver more rapidly-built, energy-efficient homes TORONTO, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - CABN, a Canadian builder of prefabricated, energy-efficient homes, announced the successful closing of a strategic investment round. The new capital supports CABN's core mission to combat the housing crisis sustainably, and advances their production and operational capacity to deliver net-zero building solutions in residential and commercial markets. The round was led by Active Impact Investments, with participation from Greensoil PropTech Ventures, Groundbreak Ventures™, Alder Capital Sustainable Ventures, and Liberty North Capital as agent. Holding a common mission to invest in sustainable housing technologies with significant growth potential, the successful raise reflects growing market confidence in CABN's vision and reinforces its position as an innovator in rapid green building. "We're honoured and excited to have the support of Canadian investors who share our commitment to rapid, scalable, net-zero building solutions," states CABN Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jackson Wyatt. "This alignment reflects the promise of prefab innovation and its potential to meet urgent housing needs while driving meaningful progress toward climate resilience." The new investment will fuel the next phase of innovation at CABN's 90,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Brockville, Ontario. Funds will support the integration of robotics and automated systems designed to accelerate the production of prefabricated homes, improving speed and precision while maintaining high quality standards. The integration of 3D LiDAR scanning and mapping technologies will enable virtual simulations that optimize robotic functions and inventory management before implementation. Once fully operational, the facility will be capable of producing 1.66 million cubic feet of sustainable building materials, equating to 552,000 square feet of livable housing per year. Funding will also support the development of new material sourcing and testing methods, including a patent-pending scanning technology – the first of its kind in North America – that evaluates the structural integrity of individual pieces of wood, reducing waste and strengthening the connection between sustainable forestry and high-performance construction. "Aligning with our mission to contribute to solving the most urgent environmental issues, we're thrilled to support the rapid scaling of CABN's net-zero builds," says Mike Winterfield, Managing Partner at Active Impact Investments. "CABN's optimized production of sustainable homes pushes the needle forward on both climate and housing targets, enhancing Canada's economic resilience with durable jobs and local innovation." According to the Real Estate Institute of Canada, modular construction offers a promising solution to the country's housing crisis, with an estimated 3.5 million additional homes needed by 2030 to restore affordability. At the same time, 61 per cent of homebuyers in the 2025 Canadian Housing and Mortgage Consumer Survey cited energy efficiency as a key factor in their purchasing decisions. With pressure mounting on both housing supply and energy performance, this investor raise comes at a critical moment: supporting forward-looking solutions that meet the evolving needs of Canadian homeowners. Founded in 2021, CABN's approach to building design marries best-in-class construction techniques with advancements in renewable energy and assembly to delivery. With several active projects across Canada and the United States, CABN models are built in days, finished in weeks, and use only 20 per cent of the energy required by traditional homes. CABN's pilot home, completed in just six weeks in Mallorytown, Ontario, avoided 3,393 kg of CO₂ during construction and cuts another 3,542 kg annually through off-grid solar operation. With carbon negative structures ready for rapid delivery, assembly, and net-zero performance, CABN is the choice for builders and developers who wish to build sustainably; the climate crisis calls for nothing less. ABOUT CABN CABN is a Canadian modular company transforming the housing industry across Canada and the United States with its patented technology and environmentally friendly building practices aimed at revolutionizing sustainable living. On a mission to make housing more efficient and financially attainable, CABN utilizes prefabricated materials to rapidly build smart, beautiful homes that generate more energy than they consume, making them net-zero and reducing their impact on the environment. CABN founder, Jackson Wyatt, known for his immense success in establishing a global sustainable products company, Greenlid, for which he built 50+ innovative products distributed in 10,000+ stores across North America and 25 countries worldwide. About Active Impact Investments Active Impact Investments is a Certified B Corp based in Vancouver, B.C., whose mission is to support environmental sustainability through profitable investment by providing money and talent to accelerate the growth of early-stage climate tech companies with early revenue and significant growth potential. Their portfolio includes and is seeking some of the most successful startups in North America that are capable of achieving venture scale and becoming extremely profitable while solving the most urgent environmental issues. About Greensoil PropTech Ventures GSPV funds companies with transformative technologies that are digitizing and decarbonizing the built environment. The Fund's portfolio of companies develop, commercialize and scale products, services and software that enable real estate asset managers and developers to use energy and natural resources more efficiently and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. Established in 2016, Greensoil maintains two sustainable PropTech funds with approximately US$140M AUM. For more information, visit and follow GSPV on Twitter and LinkedIn. About GroundBreak Ventures™: GroundBreak Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in housing innovation, construction technology and property technology. It invests as early as the pre-seed stage and provides both the capital and the domain expertise necessary to support the growth of our entrepreneurs, and the businesses they work tirelessly to build. The firm also co-founded The Centre for Housing Innovation ("CHI"), based in Toronto, in 2025. The CHI connects entrepreneurial, government and industry leaders to scale emerging tools and technologies and establish global leadership in housing innovation. The CHI offers both a bespoke accelerator program as well as a suite of training and ecosystem-building solutions. About Alder Capital Sustainable Ventures Based out of Toronto, Alder Capital invests in high-growth companies that deliver positive social and environmental outcomes. We provide growth capital to revenue generating businesses that seek strong financial returns, while contributing to a more sustainable global economy. Established in 2013, Liberty North Capital is a premier boutique investment banking firm committed to empowering businesses to achieve transformative growth. Headquartered in Toronto, with a national presence throughout Canada, Liberty North Capital specializes in capital and advisory services for emerging growth companies globally. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and client-centric service, we deliver tailored solutions to help our clients and partners achieve long-term success. For more information, visit .
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CORRECTION: Active Impact Investments closes its third fund, adding $110 million in dry powder for climate tech
More than doubled AUM in one of the toughest fundraising markets in decades VANCOUVER, BC, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Active Impact Investments, Canada's largest climate tech seed fund, has closed its third fund at $110 million CAD, bringing total assets under management to over $180 million. With nearly twice the size of its previous fund, Active Impact is doubling down on the Canadian market opportunity, where conditions are aligning to support climate innovation globally, and reaffirming their thesis of backing early-stage climate tech ventures that abate emissions and advance the adoption of scalable clean solutions. Fund III has already invested in Canadian-based Jetson, Skyward, RIPTK, ThinkLabs AI and U.S. based Lumo and Zeno. The fund was co-anchored by Northleaf Capital Partners through its Canadian venture capital strategy and Fondaction, and further supported by Boann, Co-operators Corporate Venture Capital Fund, Deloitte Ventures and InBC. The VC firm will add 18 more companies to Fund III, for a total of 25, primarily in Canada with some allocation in the U.S. 'Thanks to our amazing investors, we get the privilege to support 25 more insanely talented founders so they can build the future of climate. There is a massive difference between the divisive rhetoric from both sides on climate and the reality that exists in the middle,' said Mike Winterfield, Founder and Managing Partner, Active Impact Investments. 'Sadly this has led some investors to leave the space at exactly the time when the data has us most excited about huge financial outcomes. Even better, we see Canada quickly emerging as a top destination for building climate tech companies with world-class affordable talent, strong public support, effective policies like IRAP and SR&ED, and globally respected and stable leadership.' In the 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list by the Cleantech Group, 13 of the world's top private companies are based in Canada, second only to the U.S. but an outsized representation considering Canada has one-tenth the population. Additionally, Canada is increasingly attractive to the world's top tech talent with the Tech Talent Strategy that offers open work permits to H-1B visa holders in the U.S. for up to three years, with an initial cap of 10,000 applications filled in just 48 hours. A greater influx of talent to Canada is expected given the US shifting policies in relation to immigration and academia. 'We're investing in companies that deliver cost savings for their customers while achieving meaningful emissions reduction or advancing more efficient clean technology with no sacrifice in quality,' said Tom Boddez, General Partner, Active Impact Investments. 'Fund III has already made seven investments with very strong early traction. For example, Jetson here in Vancouver is a fully integrated heat pump solution that has grown rapidly and is now expanding into new markets. Zeno, which is U.S. based but has initial operations in Kenya for their electric motorbikes and battery charging network, has launched their first model and grown to a waitlist of over 10,000 qualified purchasers in a year. We are searching for outstanding founders or operators that want to build a climate company. If you've been successful with another venture and you want to build something massive in clean energy and transportation, infrastructure and carbon solutions, sustainable food and water or circular economy, we want to talk.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unlocking Your Wallet's Superpower: Active Impact Investments Empowers Viewers to Invest in a Better Future
MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tired of feeling like your investments don't align with your values? Learn how to make a positive difference while potentially earning strong returns with a new segment on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid featuring Active Impact Investments. Millions of people today are looking for ways to invest their money in a way that reflects their values and creates positive change in the world. Active Impact Investments is a company that helps people achieve exactly that. Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid will explore the growing trend of impact investing and how Active Impact Investments is making it accessible to everyone. "Scientists have been warning us about the negative effects of our emissions for years but it's starting to hit close to home with increased frequency and intensity of weather events in several states. The great news is that there are products that are actually better and cheaper that can help us reduce these emissions and we seek to invest in those types of companies who we think can be big winners," stated Mike Winterfield, Managing Partner at Active Impact Investments. Unlike traditional investing that focuses solely on financial returns, impact investing considers the social and environmental impact of a company alongside its financial performance. This rapidly growing field is targeting strong financial returns while also providing the chance to make a meaningful difference. Active Impact Investments is a leader in the impact investing space, providing individuals with a diverse range of investments that help to mitigate climate change. The company's innovative approach is helping to make impact investing more accessible than ever before with investments in companies like FutureCard. About Viewpoint with Dennis QuaidViewpoint with Dennis Quaid is an acclaimed educational program hosted by distinguished actor Dennis Quaid. The program offers viewers an in-depth look at pressing issues and innovative solutions across various industries. Learn more at About Active Impact InvestmentsActive Impact Investments is a leading climate tech investing firm that empowers individuals to align their investments with their values. Visit their website at to explore your impact investing options. About FutureCardFutureCard** is the high-reward debit card that puts more money back in your pocket on everyday purchases. Earn 5% (and more) cashback at over 50,000 participating businesses, making FutureCard the most rewarding debit card for your daily spending. Go to View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Viewpoint Sign in to access your portfolio
