7Gen

7Gen, founded in 2020 by Frans Tjallingii and Mark Bayley, is a Vancouver-based company accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in commercial fleets. The company's name is inspired by the First Nations' Seven Generations principle, which advocates for considering the impact of current actions on future generations. CEO Frans Tjallingii brings a diverse background to the firm, with an MBA and a Master's in Marine Biology, alongside extensive experience in corporate strategy, clean technology, and maritime services. He previously co-founded and sold a blockchain advisory firm, First Coin Capital, to Galaxy Digital. This blend of environmental science, business acumen, and entrepreneurial experience underpins the company's mission.

The company operates on an Electric-Vehicle-as-a-Service (EVaaS) model, designed to simplify the complex process of fleet electrification for its clients. This turnkey solution bundles vehicle and charger leasing, infrastructure development, installation, maintenance, and operational software into a single monthly payment. By managing everything from technology selection and financing to project implementation, 7Gen allows fleet operators to transition to zero-emission vehicles without significant upfront capital investment or operational disruption. The service is geared towards medium and heavy-duty commercial fleets, including last-mile delivery vans, garbage trucks, school buses, and shuttle buses. To enhance its service offering, 7Gen acquired Silicon Valley startup EnergizedAI in March 2025 to integrate advanced AI and data analytics for optimizing fleet performance.

7Gen has secured significant financial backing to fuel its expansion across North America. The company has raised a total of $28 million over three rounds, including a 2021 Series A round with Spring Lane Capital and an $8 million Series A round in July 2022 led by Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Siemens Financial Services. A subsequent debt financing round in April 2025 brought in an additional $34.7 million from Zenobē. These funds are allocated to expanding vehicle and charger offerings and further developing its software platform. The company serves notable clients like IKEA, helping them achieve their zero-emission delivery goals.

Keywords: EV-as-a-Service, commercial fleet electrification, EV fleet management, electric truck leasing, electric bus leasing, charging infrastructure solutions, fleet decarbonization, zero-emission transport, last-mile delivery EVs, EV financing, fleet transition, sustainable logistics, commercial electric vehicles, heavy-duty EVs, medium-duty EVs, fleet management software, EV project development, carbon credit services, EV leasing, commercial vehicle charging