Xcout Intel
Focus Graphite Inc.
Focus Graphite Inc. operates as an exploration-stage mining company primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. Its operations are centered in Quebec, Canada, where it targets a diverse range of mineral deposits, including graphite, iron, copper, rare-earth elements, and gold. The company's principal asset is the Lac Knife property, where it maintains full ownership (100% interest). This significant asset comprises 57 claims, spanning approximately 29,863 hectares, and is situated within Quebec's Côte Nord region. Initially incorporated in 1998, the company was originally known as Focus Metals Inc. before officially rebranding to Focus Graphite Inc. in May 2012. Its corporate headquarters are located in Kingston, Canada.
Subscribe to see Focus Graphite Inc.’s full profile → the full roster, investors in every round, weekly hiring history and every corporate event
Focus Graphite Inc. at a glance
Focus Graphite Inc. is a mining company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. It has raised at least $1.8M across the 6 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Grant, raised $1.4M in June 2026. Xcout tracks 16 named people at Focus Graphite Inc., including Helen Giza (Chair of Management Board & Chief Executive Officer).
Focus Graphite Inc. leadership
- Helen GizaChair of Management Board & Chief Executive Officer
- Cassie McLeanChief Executive Officer of Care Delivery & Member of Management Board
- Craig Cordola FACHEChief Executive Officer of Care Delivery & Member of Management Board
- Joseph E. Turk Jr.Chief Executive Officer of Care Enablement & Member of Management Board
- Dean HanischCEO
- Martin FischerChief Financial Officer & Member of the Management Board
10 more named people on record for Focus Graphite Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Focus Graphite Inc. funding rounds
At least $1.8M raised across the 6 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | $1.4M | 1 named | |
| Grant | $350,200 | 1 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $17,818 | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $10,070 | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $23,341 | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $27,730 | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
Focus Graphite Inc. competitors
A few of Focus Graphite Inc.'s closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
First Canadian Graphite Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its district-scale graphite properties in Northern Québec, Canada. The company primarily explores and develops high-grade graphite resources, such as the Lac Guéret South project, to supply raw materials for advanced technology applications.
Northern Graphite Corporation is a Canadian enterprise dedicated to the exploration and development of graphite properties. The company's primary asset is the Bissett Creek graphite project, located in southern Ontario, Canada, which consists of two distinct land parcels: Ontario mining lease 109550, covering 565 hectares, and Ontario mining lease 109335, spanning 1,938 hectares. Furthermore, Northern Graphite possesses an interest in the Mousseau West graphite project in Quebec and conducts exploration for nickel-copper-cobalt deposits. Established in 2002, the company was initially named Industrial Minerals Canada Inc. before changing to Northern Graphite Corporation in March 2010. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Ottawa, Canada.
Fuse Cobalt Inc., an exploratory firm, focuses on acquiring, prospecting, and developing projects centered on energy metals. The company holds full ownership of the Glencore Bucke project, which includes two patented mining claims spanning 16.2 hectares in Cobalt, Ontario. Additionally, it possesses complete ownership of the Teledyne cobalt project. This second asset encompasses five patented mining claims covering 79.1 hectares, alongside 46 unpatented claims extending across approximately 700 hectares, all situated within Ontario's Bucke and Lorrain Townships. Established in 1998 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company was formerly known as LiCo Energy Metals Inc. before adopting the name Fuse Cobalt Inc. in March 2020.
Stria Lithium Inc. operates within North America, specializing in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The company's core exploration efforts are directed towards identifying and evaluating lithium-rich deposits. A significant holding for Stria Lithium is its wholly-owned Pontax-Lithium property, which comprises an extensive package of 68 contiguous mining claims. This property covers 3,613 hectares and is situated in the west-central Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory in Northern Quebec. Additionally, Stria Lithium is dedicated to advancing processes for the direct purification and extraction of lithium metal from both mineral ore and saline solutions. Established in 2011, the firm was initially named Stria Capital Inc., later rebranding to Stria Lithium Inc. in April 2014. Its corporate headquarters are located in Kingston, Canada.
Graphite One Inc. functions as a mineral exploration enterprise with its operations centered in the United States. The company holds a significant interest in the Graphite Creek property, a vast area spanning 9,583 hectares and comprising 176 mining claims, located on Alaska's Seward Peninsula. Founded in 2006, the firm maintains its principal place of business in Vancouver, Canada. It was formerly known as Graphite One Resources Inc. until its rebranding to Graphite One Inc. in February 2019.
Nations Royalty Corp. operates as a junior exploration firm, dedicated to investigating and advancing mineral resource sites across Canada. Its primary objective is the discovery and assessment of both gold and graphite deposits. The corporation currently holds ownership stakes in the Nagagami East property, which is located northwest of Hearst in northeastern Ontario. Furthermore, Nations Royalty Corp. possesses an exclusive option to fully acquire the Cameron Lake Block A and B Property in Ontario, as well as the Lochaber and Cameron graphite properties, both situated in Quebec. Established in 2007, the company transitioned from its former name, Vega Mining Inc., to Nations Royalty Corp. in May 2024, and its corporate headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada.
Get Focus Graphite Inc.'s news by email
Funding rounds, acquisitions, new executives, launches and expansions, each with a two-line summary and a link to the source. One short email a day, only when there is news.
Free: up to 5 companies, daily. Subscribers also follow whole sectors and saved filters (M&A in Israel, AI funding…), get instant alerts, in-app notifications and signed webhooks, and open the full profile behind every name. Subscribe →
Share this card
Post the link and the card appears automatically — each network fetches the image itself.
More on Focus Graphite Inc. in Xcout Intel
- 16 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 6 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access