Andrée-Lise Méthot

Founder & Managing Partner, Cycle Capital

📍 Montreal, Quebec, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 17 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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17
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17y
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Board Member
Dec 2022
An impact investor developing the next generation of sustainable infrastructure Canadians need. / Un investisseur d’impact qui bâtit des infrastructures durables dont le Canada a besoin.
Board Member
Dec 2022
SPARK Microsystems offers a unique and innovative wireless transceiver technology that achieves an order of magnitude better energy efficiency and latency than BLE or ZigBee and supports faster data rates. The technology significantly extends the battery life of electronics, and enables battery-less operation of wireless devices such as sensors when paired with energy harvesting technologies. SPARK is the enabling wireless technology of the future. Its efficiency, agility and robustness allow it to address a large number of markets, many of which are ill-served by current wireless technologies.
Board Member
Sep 2020
On August 3, 2022, Rhombus Energy became part of the BorgWarner family. https://www.borgwarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2022/08/03/borgwarner-acquires-rhombus-energy-solutions BorgWarner is accelerating the world’s transition to eMobility — to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all. To learn more about career opportunities at BorgWarner, please visit BorgWarner’s LinkedIn page. https://www.linkedin.com/company/borgwarner
Board Member
Apr 2019
Bus.com is a network of local bus operators powered by technology for on-demand passenger transportation using its flexible fleet. Bus.com aims to empower communities, transit authorities, and bus operators to move people and move with people. -- Bus.com removes all of the friction involved in bringing a group of people to an event or experience. Our web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips: we believe organizing group travel should be just as easy and fun as the trip itself. Founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle, we get you where you want to go, with people you love, while having a blast. Planning an event, going on a trip, or just curious? Visit us at www.bus.com You can also follow us on Twitter @buscomhq
Member of the Board
Mar 2017
Transition énergétique Québec a pour mission de soutenir, de stimuler et de promouvoir la transition, l’innovation et l’efficacité énergétiques et d’en assurer une gouvernance intégrée. Elle coordonne la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des programmes et des mesures nécessaires à l’atteinte des cibles en matière énergétique déterminées par le gouvernement et en assure le suivi. Pour en savoir plus sur Transition énergétique Québec, visitez: http://www.transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca
Member of the Board
Mar 2017
Le ministère des Ressources naturelles (MRN) est le gestionnaire du territoire public, des ressources forestières, minérales et énergétiques ainsi que de l’information foncière. En s’appuyant sur une connaissance de pointe, le Ministère assure la conservation des ressources naturelles et du territoire et favorise la création de richesse par leur mise en valeur, dans une perspective de développement durable, au bénéfice des citoyens.
Member of the Board
Mar 2017
Transition énergétique Québec a pour mission de soutenir, de stimuler et de promouvoir la transition, l’innovation et l’efficacité énergétiques et d’en assurer une gouvernance intégrée. Elle coordonne la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des programmes et des mesures nécessaires à l’atteinte des cibles en matière énergétique déterminées par le gouvernement et en assure le suivi. Pour en savoir plus sur Transition énergétique Québec, visitez: http://www.transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca
Member of the Board
Jun 2014
We deliver sustainable energy solutions founded in agriculture. Through the application of advanced crop improvement and breeding technology, Agrisoma has commercialized a non-food sustainable crop called Carinata, enhanced yield of uniform, high-quality oil for biodiesel and biojet fuel production. This proprietary crop product – Resonance™ Carinata – is a sustainable, scalable solution to biofuel feedstock demand. With more than 2 million litres of advanced biofuels being made from carinata and more than 10 million kilograms of sustainable animal feed produced in the initial commercial production by over 140 innovative growers in Canada, the United States and South America, Agrisoma is scaling its operations to meet growing demand. We are entering expanded commercial production in key production zones, benefiting from production in semi-arid zones with large amount of fallow land not normally suitable for production of food crops like corn and soybean, and providing a second cropping option for growers in areas like the southeastern United States, Agrisoma provides a solution of the food versus fuel debate. Agrisoma is leveraging these successes to build a multimillion dollar seed and crop business to service the growing demand for non-food, sustainable biofuel feedstock to supply the renewable fuels industry. The renewable fuels industry continues to grow as public demand to reduce carbon emissions drives inclusion of biofuels in transportation. Industries, such as aviation, have set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse emissions, with the cornerstone being renewable fuels. Agrisoma’s proprietary oilseed crop Resonance™ Carinata is a sustainable, scalable solution to this feedstock demand.
late stageBiotechnology
Member of the Board
Nov 2013
Créée par le gouvernement du Québec en 2013, la Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) a pour mission, d’une part, de soutenir les organismes publics dans la gestion de leurs projets d’infrastructure publique en assurant une planification, une réalisation et un suivi rigoureux des projets et, d’autre part, de développer, de maintenir et de gérer un parc immobilier qui répond aux besoins des ministères et des organismes en leur fournissant des services de construction, d’exploitation et de gestion immobilière. La SQI en quelques chiffres : - La valeur de ses actifs dépasse 3, 8 milliards $ - La SQI s’est classée 33e au classement fortune 500 canadien 2017 parmi les entreprises publiques et 7e dans la catégorie des gestionnaires immobiliers au pays. - La SQI gère un parc immobilier de 3 142 793 m2 - La valeur globale de son portefeuille de projet est de 18, 9 G$
Member of the Board
2012
Avec ses serres sur toits et son réseau de partenaires responsables, Les Fermes Lufa créent un système alimentaire local plus durable, juste et transparent. Visitez notre Marché en ligne au www.montreal.lufa.com. By farming on rooftops and partnering with responsible farms and food makers, Lufa Farms is creating a more sustainable, equitable, and transparent local food system. Visit our online Marketplace at www.montreal.lufa.com.
early stageFarming
Member of the Board
Jan 2010
Enerkem produces advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals from waste. Its exclusive disruptive proprietary technology converts non-recyclable municipal solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other widely used chemical intermediates. Enerkem's facilities are built as prefabricated systems based on the company's modular manufacturing infrastructure that can be deployed globally. Enerkem's technology helps diversify the energy mix and make everyday products greener, while offering a smart, sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration.
Member of the Board
2009
CVTCORP designs and manufactures the most powerful and fuel efficient CVT transmissions for construction, agricultural and power generation markets. We provide the best possible solutions for the toughest applications: - Power: get the most power to the ground by transferring more power from any engine compared to any other type of transmission - Efficient: the best fuel economy at all speed ranges and in all conditions due to superior design efficiency – up to 94% efficiency - Rugged: best low-end power available for heavy equipment without using a torque converter - Simple: a robust and simple design that works with mechanical or electronic engines for worldwide application platforms - Value: a cost effective solution compared to complex hydraulic CVTs and powershifts; fewer clutches, pumps, gears and electronics. - Preferred: customer preference due to ease of use, built in power shuttle, auto shifting and simple controls. Perfect for rental and multiple-user work environments - Flexible: transmission control software that is simple to integrate and adapt to equipment at any sophistication level –mechanical or electronic. Multiple control modes are available for any application need.
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2024
Board Member
May 2024
5N Plus is a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials. The Company’s ultra-pure materials often form the core element of its customers’ products. 5N Plus deploys a range of proprietary and proven technologies to develop and manufacture its products. The Company’s products enable applications in a number of key industries including renewable energy, security, space, pharmaceutical, medical imaging, and industrial and additive manufacturing. Headquartered in Montreal, Québec, 5N Plus operates R&D, manufacturing and commercial centers in strategically located facilities around the world including Europe, North America and Asia. The Company’s mission is to be critical to its customers, valued by its employees and trusted by its shareholders. The Company’s core values focus on integrity, commitment and customer development, together with sustainable development, continuous improvement, and health and safety.
2022
Board Member
Dec 2022
An impact investor developing the next generation of sustainable infrastructure Canadians need. / Un investisseur d’impact qui bâtit des infrastructures durables dont le Canada a besoin.
Board Member
Dec 2022
SPARK Microsystems offers a unique and innovative wireless transceiver technology that achieves an order of magnitude better energy efficiency and latency than BLE or ZigBee and supports faster data rates. The technology significantly extends the battery life of electronics, and enables battery-less operation of wireless devices such as sensors when paired with energy harvesting technologies. SPARK is the enabling wireless technology of the future. Its efficiency, agility and robustness allow it to address a large number of markets, many of which are ill-served by current wireless technologies.
Founder and Managing partner
Jan 2022
The Circular Innovation Fund (“CIF”) is a global growth-stage venture capital fund led by Cycle Capital and Demeter, leading cleantech capital managers, focused exclusively on circular innovation, striving to positively contribute to climate change mitigation and the circular use of resources.
2021
Cleantech Ambassador
Mar 2021
Investissement Québec is the go-to partner for foreign and Québec-based businesses seeking to make a go of it in the province. You can count on our experienced team, resources and financial solutions to assist you on the road to success. Working out of 17 offices across Québec and 12 more around the world, our experts have a thorough understanding of your business environment and the unique challenges you face. That is our defining strength and the reason why so many businesses put their trust and faith in us.
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