Hillcrest Boosts Private Placement to $7.25 Million With Strategic Indigenous Investment

The latest announcement is out from Hillcrest Energy Technologies ( (TSE:HEAT) ).

Hillcrest Energy Technologies plans to close the second tranche of its previously announced private placement in early January 2026, including a $3 million strategic investment from Pasqua First Nation. The company has increased the cash component of the offering to $4.4 million and adjusted the debt settlement portion to $2.85 million, modestly lifting the total offering size to $7.25 million due to oversubscriptions; the transaction will significantly expand the share count but is proceeding under a financial difficulties exemption from Canadian Securities Exchange security-holder approval rules. Proceeds are earmarked for further development of Hillcrest’s ZVS technology, product marketing, investor relations, paying down accounts payable and general working capital, moves that aim to stabilize the balance sheet and support ongoing commercialization efforts in the power conversion and renewable energy markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HEAT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.14 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hillcrest Energy Technologies stock, see the TSE:HEAT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:HEAT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:HEAT is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held down by very weak financial performance (minimal revenue, ongoing losses/cash burn, and negative equity with rising debt). Technicals are comparatively supportive with the stock trading above major moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation offers limited support due to losses and no dividend. Corporate events add a modest positive tilt via financing and partnership momentum.

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More about Hillcrest Energy Technologies

Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a publicly listed energy technology company developing advanced power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation electric powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. The Vancouver-based firm focuses on moving concepts to commercialization to support a more sustainable and electrified energy future, with its shares trading on the CSE, OTCQB and Frankfurt exchanges.

Average Trading Volume: 182,003

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: C$14.04M

For detailed information about HEAT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.