# Kinetics

> Kinetics is a VC fund backing Chemical, Consulting and Mining Technology. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 2
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Kinetics is a VC fund focused on Chemical and Consulting. Kinetics specializes in cleaner, flexible energy systems through the development and delivery of floating LNG assets and renewable energy platforms, including battery energy storage systems (BESS).

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chemical | 1 | 50% |
| Consulting | 1 | 50% |
| Mining Technology | 1 | 50% |
| Professional Services | 1 | 50% |
| Environmental Consulting | 1 | 50% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 50% |
| Series C | 1 | 50% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canada | 1 | 50% |
| Norway | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hystar | Hystar develops polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzers designed for large-scale green hydrogen production. Founded in 2020, Hystar's technology uses a unique cell design and process architecture that provides the ability to reduce electricity consumption and increase hydrogen output, enabling professionals to tackle various criticalenergy challenges and having the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | $36M | Series C | May 12, 2025 |  |
| Exterra Carbon Solutions | Exterra is a company that is creating a world-class solution for long-term CO2 storage using mineral waste. | $14.5M | Series A | May 06, 2025 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [AP Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ap-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [MOL Switch](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mol-switch) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bdc-capital-s-climate-tech-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Clean Energy Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/clean-energy-ventures-cev) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Finindus](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/finindus) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Firda](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/firda) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Kinetics invest in?

Kinetics invests primarily in Chemical, Consulting and Mining Technology startups, most often at Series A and Series C stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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