Longbow Capital

Calgary, Alberta
GrowthEst. US$2BThe 50: Canadian VC Ecosystem Guide 2026

Investment Thesis

Longbow invests in Strategic Growth-stage companies across energy, power, and infrastructure technology that benefit from the energy transition tailwind. The fund targets established businesses with proven product-market fit and established customer bases seeking growth capital, paired with deep energy systems expertise and demonstrated billion-dollar exit experience. North American strategy with Canadian focus, investing across power generation, grid management, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction themes.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage
Growth

Investment Signals

GeographyNorth America
ProvincesAB
RoleLead
Revenue Stagetraction required
Impact MandateYes
Business ModelsB2B, SaaS, hardware, services

Sample Portfolio Companies

VoltaGrid ($5B financing)
Arcus Power
Mission Environmental Services Group
Global Power Technologies
Clir Renewables
Amped Up Power Solutions
Remote Power Corp
Lithion Power Group
North West Refining
Spur Petroleum Ltd.
Air Drilling Associates
Moore Pipe

Management Team

T
Tyson Birchall
Managing Director
A
Art Robinson
Managing Director
1
17-person investment team with 200+ years combined experience

What Makes Us Unique

Nuanced understanding of energy systems. Deep experience scaling businesses through billion-dollar exits. Certarus exit: 7.6x MOIC, 23.4% IRR, CVCA 2024 Deal of the Year.

AUM & Sources

Est. US$2B
Assets under management (estimated)
Sources
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