Nexterra Systems Corp. is a private company established in April 2003 that is majority-owned by ARC Financial Corporation, the Tandem Expansion Fund and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Nexterra, with over 60 employees, is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nexterra also operates a Product Development Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia where world-leading engineers and scientists conduct research and testing of next generation biomass technology. www.nexterra.ca

The six ARC Energy Funds represent $2.7 billion of capital and are focused exclusively on investment in the energy sector. Areas of investment encompass the Canadian and global energy business including conventional exploration and production, oilfield services, infrastructure, power generation and emerging new sources of supply such as oil sands, unconventional gas and renewables. Visit www.arcfinancial.com

Nexterra Financing Details:

  • March 2004 - $5.4 million
  • November 2005 - $5.4 million
  • January 2007 - $6.8 million
  • August 2008 - $3.8 million
  • March 2011 - $5 million

Tandem Expansion Fund is a growth equity investor that makes significant minority investments in Canadian businesses. Tandem is committed to helping Canadian technology companies and their management team to reach their full potential. Beyond capital, Tandem helps to make things happen by contributing its experience in building companies, its relationships and its proven ability to create value. Tandem values integrity, trust, openness and long-term relationships. Visit www.tandemexpansion.com

Nexterra Financing Details:

  • March 2011 - $10 million

A financial institution owned by the Government of Canada, BDC has been serving Canadian entrepreneurs for more than 65 years. From over 100 offices across the country, BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs. BDC pays particular attention to start-ups, innovators, fast growth companies, manufacturers and exporters. We also focus on entrepreneurs who are working to commercialize the fruits of R&D to create innovative products and globally successful companies. Visit www.bdc.ca

Nexterra Financing Details:

  • May 2011 - $2.5 million

Nexterra Systems Corp. is not affiliated with NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (www.nexteraenergy.com).