When was Pacific BioEnergy founded?

Pacific BioEnergy was founded in 1994 and raised its 1st funding round 23 years after it was founded.

Where is Pacific BioEnergy located?

Pacific BioEnergy is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Who is the current CEO of Pacific BioEnergy?

John Swaan of Pacific BioEnergy.

How many employees does Pacific BioEnergy have?

As of Mar 01, 2026, the latest employee count at Pacific BioEnergy is 10 - 49.

Is Pacific BioEnergy a funded company?

Pacific BioEnergy is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on Jul 21, 2017.

When was the latest funding round of Pacific BioEnergy?

Pacific BioEnergy's latest funding was a $***** PE round on Jul 21, 2017, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Bioenergy. In Canada, the Bioenergy sector has seen $10M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Pacific BioEnergy rank among its competitors?

Pacific BioEnergy ranks 75th amongst 102 active competitors, of which 6 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Lignetics, which secured $455K in Feb, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Pacific BioEnergy?

Pacific BioEnergy's top competitors include Enviva, Conifex Timber and Graanul Invest. Among them, Lignetics secured the most recent funding round in February, 2025.

Pacific BioEnergy - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Pacific BioEnergy (fka PFI Pellet-Flame) engages in the production and selling of wood pellet fuel. The company sells wood pellets as a fuel replacement for coal in coal-fired electricity generation plants and to large commercial/small industrial markets, such as district heating systems and greenhouses and consumer home heating markets. It serves customers in North America and internationally.

Website: pacificbioenergy.ca
Email ID: *****@pacificbioenergy.ca
Phone Number: +1 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1994

Location

Vancouver, Canada

Stage

Deadpooled

Latest Funding Round

PE, Jul 21, 2017, $*****

Investors

Sumitomo

Ranked

75^th among 102 active competitors

Employee Count

10 - 49 as on Mar 01, 2026

Similar Companies

Enviva & 148 more

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Pacific BioEnergy has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on Jul 21, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Pacific BioEnergy has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Pacific BioEnergy:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 21, 2017	3204053	PE	1725380	5173974	6238598	2648007

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The founders of Pacific BioEnergy is John Swaan.

Here are the details of Pacific BioEnergy's key team members:

John Swaan: Former Founder & CEO of Pacific BioEnergy.

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Pacific BioEnergy's employee count trend

Pacific BioEnergy has 10 - 49 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Pacific BioEnergy's employee count trend over the years:

Employee count trend for Pacific BioEnergy

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Top competitors of Pacific BioEnergy include Enviva, Conifex Timber and Graanul Invest. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Pacific BioEnergy, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Enviva 2004, Richmond (United States), Public	Manufacturer of wood pellets for power and heat generation applications	-	Goldman Sachs, ValueAct Capital & 14 others	65/100
2nd	Conifex Timber 2008, Vancouver (Canada), Public	Manufacturer of structural grade lumber and producer of renewable energy	-	-	53/100
3rd	Graanul Invest 2003, Tallinn (Estonia), Acquired	Manufacturer of sustainable wood pellets and provider of renewable energy	-	Europa	52/100
4th	Cogra 1982, Mende (France), Public	Manufacturer of wood pellets and importer of pellet burning stoves	-	Phitrust Impact Investors, NextStage AM & 2 others	48/100
5th	Terravesta 2011, Lincolnshire (United States), Seed	Supplier of hybrid miscanthus biomass for industrial and energy applications	$2.58M	Gov & 1 others	43/100
6th	Lignetics 1983, Louisville (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of renewable wood pellets fire logs and animal bedding	$15M	Mill Road Capital, Texas Capital Bank & 8 others	43/100
7th	Onkar Enterprises 2020, Indore (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer and retailer of bio coal and biomass fuel products	-	-	41/100
8th	Greenalia 1996, A Coruna (Spain), Acquired	Developer of wind solar biomass and carbon capture energy projects	-	Nomura, Smarttia SLU	41/100
9th	Ecostan Biofuel 1993, Ludhiana (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer of biomass briquettes pellets and related fuel processing machinery	-	-	38/100
10th	Sustane's technology 2014, Halifax (Canada), Series A	Manufacturer of plastic feedstock derived from recycled end-of-life plastic waste	$2.6M	Canadian Space Agency, Sustainable Development Technology Canada ... & 1 others	37/100
75th	Pacific BioEnergy 1994, Vancouver (Canada), Deadpooled	Wood pellet fuels manufacturer	-	Sumitomo	18/100