Meissner raises $2.6M pre seed
Announced 2 September 2026
◆ The Round
Meissner raised $2.6M in pre seed funding, announced on 2 September 2026, led by BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, with participation from Andrew Talpash, Anthony Lacavera, Christian Weedbrook, Daniel Debow, Dennis Bennie, Eliot Pence, Greg Twinney, Michael Hyatt, Richard Hyatt. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Meissner
Toronto-based startup Meissner raised $2.6 million in pre-seed financing to develop superconducting materials for quantum computing, fusion energy, and other applications. Meissner is based in Canada and currently at pre seed stage, operating in Quantum Computing, Advanced Materials.
◆ Investors
LeadBDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund
ParticipationAndrew Talpash, Anthony Lacavera, Christian Weedbrook, Daniel Debow, Dennis Bennie, Eliot Pence, Greg Twinney, Michael Hyatt, Richard Hyatt
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Meissner raise?
Meissner raised $2.6M in its pre-seed round, announced 2026-09-02.
Who invested in Meissner's pre-seed round?
The round was led by BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, with participation from Andrew Talpash, Anthony Lacavera, Christian Weedbrook, Daniel Debow, Dennis Bennie, Eliot Pence, Greg Twinney and Michael Hyatt.
What does Meissner do?
Toronto-based startup Meissner raised $2.6 million in pre-seed financing to develop superconducting materials for quantum computing, fusion energy, and other applications.
Verified 2 September 2026 · Sources: public filings