Canadian foodtech has a scale-up problem
CFIN CEO Dana McCauley says Canada has “orphaned” the companies that feed us.
AgTech
Canada invests $36.6 million in Strategic Innovation Fund technology networks
In his last days in ISED role, Champagne announced SIF funds for agtech, cleantech organizations.
Emmertech leads Rayhawk seed round to automate dangerous rail car loading work
Rayhawk’s proprietary technology automates opening, inspecting, closing, and sealing railcars lids.
The51 holds $51-million final close for Food and AgTech Fund amid challenging venture market
ATB Financial contributed the final dollar to the fund that has been raising since 2021.
Pangaea Ventures closes $115-million CAD impact fund to back sustainability-focused hardtech solutions
Half of Pangaea’s fifth and largest fund has been allocated to date.
BC’s cleantech, AgTech startups dominate 2024 New Ventures BC Competition
Timezyx, SkyAcres, and skiKrumb took a slice of the $250,000 up for grabs in this year’s competition.
Terramera spinout Catalera secures $8.8 million CAD in first Series A tranche
Round marks first investment from crown corporation Farm Credit Canada’s Capital arm.
Ideon, Calabrio headline $53 million AI project investment from DIGITAL Innovation Cluster
DIGITAL said its investment joins an additional $106 million of industry partner backing.
Social Finance Fund-backed Boann reveals first investments in Canadian impact funds
Portfolio includes Active Impact, BKR, Cycle H2O, InvestEco, Raven, Renewal, Sandpiper, Spring, The51.
CAAIN seeks automation, “data-driven” AgTech projects for $6-million challenge
Interested parties must submit a project application form by Aug. 9.
Ceragen closes $2.7 million CAD to boost greenhouse food production with “probiotics for plants”
After developing tomato and lettuce products, Ceragen aims to grow into cucumbers and strawberries.
Swift Medical among the latest #CDNtech companies to appoint new leaders as industry executive turnover continues
Changes in top leadership also hit Faire, Kovo HealthTech, goeasy, CFI, and more.
Patent suit sees Canadian court rule in favour of Farmers Edge
AGI had alleged Farmers Edge infringed on its patent for a “Farming Data Collection and Exchange System.”
Economic development agencies dole out $30 million to AgTech, AI, EV development
Wyvern, Pure Life Carbon, and Aethon Aerial Solutions among those supported by latest PrairiesCan, FedDev funding.
Tall Grass Ventures closes $32-million VC fund for early-stage Canadian AgTech startups
TGV sees room to be “translators” and connect other investors to the AgTech sector.