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A manufacturer of 100% electric heavy vehicles founded in 2008 with the intention of revolutionizing the school transport industry

Saint-Jérôme, CanadaFounded 2008Transportation
Valuation $17M Market cap · 2026
Revenue $236M Latest reported FY
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

About Lion Electric

Lion Electric Co. is a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, school districts, and private companies, primarily in North America. Operating in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market, Lion Electric focuses on providing sustainable transportation solutions that reduce emissions and operational costs. The business model revolves around the sale of electric trucks and buses, complemented by a comprehensive support service to help clients integrate these vehicles into their fleets. Revenue is generated through vehicle sales, after-sales services, and strategic partnerships. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Lion Electric has a robust product development pipeline, planning to launch eight new models over the next two years. The company’s strategic initiatives include expanding U.S. manufacturing capabilities and advancing battery technology to enhance vehicle performance and cost-efficiency.

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At a glance

Founded
2008
Headquarters
Saint-Jérôme, Canada
Listing
Public via SPAC 2021
Sector
Transportation
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

9 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • US Environmental Protection Agency

Series B and later8 investors entered at this stage

  • Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp I
  • La Caisse
  • Finalta Capital
  • MACH Group
  • The Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation
  • Invest Quebec
  • Fondaction
  • Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Team profiled 15 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada71.4%
🇺🇸 United States28.6%
2 countries shown
Web traffic by country
12K monthly visits
across markets
🇨🇦 Canada31.7%
🇺🇸 United States11.7%
🇮🇳 India5.8%
Top 3 markets shown

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