The Toronto-based venture capital firm, founded in 2012, partners with MaRS to develop a unique early-stage investment model. It invests in energy equipment, information technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, with a focus on startups that can significantly reduce GHG emissions and environmental impact. ArcTern Ventures is committed to solving the climate crisis and rethinking sustainability, believing that accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy will disrupt all industries and present an unprecedented opportunity for outsized financial returns.