Benoit (Ben) Forcier

Senior Partner Circular Innovation Fund I Growth stage investor

📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 23 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2024
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Board Observer
Jan 2024
Vartega is solving the worlds toughest advanced materials recycling challenges to create circular supply chains and enable a sustainable future. Our patented modular carbon fiber recycling process scales rapidly to address a gap in the composites supply chain. Its like a carbon fiber washing machine inside a shipping container. We deploy these units close to the source of composites scrap via our Hardware-as-a-Service subscription platform. Vartega’s carbon fiber and specialty thermoplastics are used in sporting goods, additive manufacturing, and vehicle lightweight.
Board Observer
Dec 2019
Rockport Networks delivers the next generation of scale fabrics to accelerate AI and HPC innovation. Rockport is reimagining the system infrastructure model of the data center with networking solutions designed for scale, resiliency and sustainability – all with the right economics. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Rockport has offices and projects spanning international markets with Centers of Excellence in Europe and North America. Rockport is backed by a world-leading research and development team with a track record in enterprise execution and deep industry relationships. The team is committed to helping its customers simplify the network.
Board Observer
Apr 2018
GHGSat is a global technology leader with pioneering emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive industrial efficiency with positive impact. Harnessing the power of satellites and aircraft, GHGSat traces emissions directly to their source at an unmatched speed, delivering the data and insights required to take action. A trusted partner for organizations around the world, GHGSat empowers decision-makers to tackle emissions, accelerating progress towards a resilient energy future.
Vice-President, Investment
2003
Innovacorp is Nova Scotia’s early stage venture capital organization. We work to find, fund and foster innovative Nova Scotia start-ups that strive to change the world. Early stage investment is at the core of our business model. We also give entrepreneurs access to world-class incubation facilities, expert advice and other support to help them accelerate their companies. Learn more at www.innovacorp.ca
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2024
Board Observer
Jan 2024
Vartega is solving the worlds toughest advanced materials recycling challenges to create circular supply chains and enable a sustainable future. Our patented modular carbon fiber recycling process scales rapidly to address a gap in the composites supply chain. Its like a carbon fiber washing machine inside a shipping container. We deploy these units close to the source of composites scrap via our Hardware-as-a-Service subscription platform. Vartega’s carbon fiber and specialty thermoplastics are used in sporting goods, additive manufacturing, and vehicle lightweight.
2022
Senior Partner
Apr 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.
2020
Board Observer
Nov 2020
FLO is Canada’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network. We operate a comprehensive charging ecosystem that fulfills EV drivers’ needs wherever they may be—at home, at work or on the go—by ensuring a consistently simple and seamless experience. FLO offers smart home charging solutions for both single-family houses and multi-unit residential buildings, as well as access to thousands of public charging stations across the country. FLO also provides turnkey solutions to property managers, business owners, employers and municipal administrators who wish to support EV adoption by supplying charging services.
2019
Board Observer
Dec 2019
Rockport Networks delivers the next generation of scale fabrics to accelerate AI and HPC innovation. Rockport is reimagining the system infrastructure model of the data center with networking solutions designed for scale, resiliency and sustainability – all with the right economics. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Rockport has offices and projects spanning international markets with Centers of Excellence in Europe and North America. Rockport is backed by a world-leading research and development team with a track record in enterprise execution and deep industry relationships. The team is committed to helping its customers simplify the network.
2018
Board Observer
Apr 2018
GHGSat is a global technology leader with pioneering emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive industrial efficiency with positive impact. Harnessing the power of satellites and aircraft, GHGSat traces emissions directly to their source at an unmatched speed, delivering the data and insights required to take action. A trusted partner for organizations around the world, GHGSat empowers decision-makers to tackle emissions, accelerating progress towards a resilient energy future.
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