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This fund is committed to backing bold, visionary founders who are tackling food insecurity, driving sustainability and shaping a more resilient food system. By providing critical early-stage capital, NYA Ventures is unlocking the potential of groundbreaking innovations that will define the future of agriculture.

All-Canadian investor round supports Dispersa's commercialization of PuraSurf®, the world's first waste-derived biosurfactants.

The51 Food and AgTech General Partners, have announced the $51 million final close of The51 Food and AgTech Fund. This early-stage venture fund is dedicated to investing in diverse science and technology founders who are transforming agriculture. This achievement marks a significant milestone, particularly in the current challenging venture capital landscape, and underscores the confidence investors have in the Fund’s unique vision and mission.

BKR Capital, District Ventures Capital, Ripple Ventures, Sandpiper Ventures, The51 receive portion of $25 million.

Series A investment will advance methane reducing vaccine R&D, providing farmers cost-effective and executable climate solutions, while also ensuring companies can address their GHG reduction commitments.

Microplastics infiltrate even the remotest corners of Earth, posing an existential threat.

The51 Ventures Food & AgTech Fund is leading investment in women and diverse teams and ventures in the agriculture industry.

Canadian, women-led fund invests in entrepreneurs with the tenacity to scale and deliver measurable environmental and social impacts

$50M Venture Fund focused on underrepresented Food and AgTech founders and innovation, recruits a new, highly sought-after Principal to the team.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has signed on to be the lead investor in The51's Food and AgTech Fund, focused on investing in underrepresented founders transforming the business of food and agriculture.