Decarbonization and Next Generation Energy Capital Advisory — Victoria, BC

Where capital
meets the future
of energy.

Treeline Capital provides transactional, capital, and structuring advice to startups and SMEs navigating the Valley of Death — connecting visionary founders with the capital they need to reshape the energy landscape.

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$150M+
Capital Raised
$500M+
Valuations Created
12+
Years Advisory

What We Do

Capital advisory,
purpose-built for energy.

01

Capital Structuring

We architect the optimal capital stack for your stage — equity, debt, and hybrid instruments — tailored to your growth trajectory and risk profile.

02

Transaction Advisory

End-to-end guidance on raises, exits, and M&A — from initial preparation through due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and close.

03

Investor Syndication

Access to a curated network of leading VCs, angels, and strategic industrials actively seeking exposure to climate tech and energy innovation.

04

Strategic Growth

Board-level guidance on business model refinement, go-to-market positioning, and partnership development to accelerate your path to scale.

Our Philosophy

Navigating the
Valley of Death.

The energy transition demands more than capital — it demands patient, expert partners who understand both the science and the markets. Treeline Capital was founded to bridge this gap for climate tech founders who are brilliant at what they do, but need help translating that into fundable, scalable businesses.

Having advised companies that have raised over $150 million in early-stage capital and seen their valuations grow to over $500 million, we bring a rare combination of industry depth and capital markets expertise to every engagement.

Sector Focus
Climate TechRenewable EnergyCarbon MarketsEnergy StorageSmart GridHydrogenClean MobilityAgriEnergy
We assist management teams in navigating their way through the Valley of Death while thoughtfully growing their businesses.
We work with
Pre-Seed StartupsSeries A & BSMEs Seeking CapitalGrowth-Stage Companies

How We Work

A deliberate process,
built for founders.

01

Discovery

Deep-dive into your technology, market, team, and financial needs. We learn your business as if it were our own.

02

Strategy

Design the optimal capital structure and investor narrative. Position your company to be irresistible to the right backers.

03

Execution

Targeted outreach to our curated investor network. Manage the process rigorously from first meeting to signed term sheet.

04

Close & Beyond

Navigate due diligence and closing. We remain a trusted sounding board long after the capital is in the door.

Our People

Experience you can
count on.

Brian Wawro, Managing Director

Brian Wawro

Managing Director

Brian brings over 25 years of experience in the energy industry and is a long-time investor in climate tech, renewable energy, and carbon markets. He has been an active angel investor, board member, and strategic advisor to numerous SMEs.

Senior VP Investments — Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital
Reviewed 1,000+ opportunities annually; syndicated with leading VC and industrial firms globally
Advisory Boards: Onboard Dynamics · Energy in Common · Oscilla Power
BSc Computer Science, University of Manitoba
MBA, Saint Mary's University

Backed by world-class
specialist advisors.

Tax & Legal Counsel
Corporate structure, securities law & cross-border transactions
Tax · Legal
Accounting & Audit
Financial reporting, audit readiness & investor-grade accounting
Finance
Marketing & Communications
Narrative development, investor materials & brand positioning
Comms
Technical & Engineering
Deep sector expertise across solar, storage, hydrogen, grid & carbon
Technical

Portfolio Focus

Sectors we
know deeply.

We bring genuine conviction and industry relationships — not generalist expertise applied to a trending theme.

Renewable Energy
Solar · Wind · Hydro
Carbon & Offsets
Credits · DAC · Biochar
Energy Storage
Battery · Thermal · H₂
Smart Grid & Efficiency
Demand Response · IoT
Clean Mobility
EV Infrastructure · Fleet
Track Record
2012
Treeline Capital founded in Victoria, BC by Brian Wawro following two decades in M&A and as a VC at Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital.
2015
Crossed $50M in cumulative capital raised across early-stage climate tech portfolio companies.
2018
Portfolio valuations surpassed $250M as the global energy transition accelerated investor interest.
2020
Expanded advisory roster with world-class tax, legal, and technical specialists for full-service mandates.
Today
Over $150M raised and $500M+ in valuations created — still founder-focused, still independent.

Get in Touch

Ready to climb
higher?

Whether you're pre-seed or preparing for a Series B, we'd love to understand your vision and explore how Treeline can help you get there.

Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada