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September 25, 2024

The51 Food and AgTech Fund announces Farm Credit Canada as their lead investor and initial retail close.

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.
September 25, 2024

Highly sought-after ecosystem builder and innovation leader in North America, Yuan Shi, joins The51 as Food and AgTech Fund Principal.

$50M Venture Fund focused on underrepresented Food and AgTech founders and innovation, recruits a new, highly sought-after Principal to the team.
Ag Biotechnology
September 25, 2024

The51 Food and AgTech General Partnership Announces Close of $30 Million to Accelerate Innovation in Agricultural Technology

Canadian, women-led fund invests in entrepreneurs with the tenacity to scale and deliver measurable environmental and social impacts
September 25, 2024

The51 Ventures Inc. announces second fund focused on investing in women-led and diverse Food & AgTech companies

The51 Ventures Food & AgTech Fund is leading investment in women and diverse teams and ventures in the agriculture industry.
September 25, 2024

Biomaterials Startup Erthos Announces $11.2 Million Funding For Plant-Powered Plastic Substitute

Microplastics infiltrate even the remotest corners of Earth, posing an existential threat.
September 25, 2024

ArkeaBio™ Raises $26.5m to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Methane Vaccine

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.
September 25, 2024

Federal Government Announces First VCCI Inclusive Growth Stream VC Fund Recipients

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