Metro Vancouver leads Canada in agri-foodtech investment. These 13 agtech investors - from national farm lenders to deep tech VCs - are actively writing checks into BC agriculture companies in 2026.
BC is one of the most underrated agtech markets in North America. The province runs $15.7B in farm gate receipts and is home to companies like Semios, Miraterra, and 4AG Robotics.
The investor pool is a mix. Farm Credit Canada co-invests at any stage. At One Ventures leads deep tech rounds. InBC writes provincial mandate checks into BC-incorporated companies.
Most agtech founders approach these funds in the wrong order. FCC doesn't lead rounds. At One needs a scientific moat. InBC needs BC incorporation and a clear BC economic benefit.
Before any meeting, set up an Ellty data room with your agronomic trial data, customer contracts, and financial model. Send a trackable link per investor so you see who opens your soil science data versus your revenue projections.
| Stage | Check size | Sector focus | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Credit Canada | Seed, Series A, Series B | Co-investor, $500K-$10M+ | Canadian agtech, precision ag, agri-food | fcc.ca |
| At One Ventures | Seed, Series A | $500K-$5M | Deep agtech, soil science, climate ag | atoneventures.com |
| S2G Investments | Seed, Series A, Growth | $1M-$20M+ | Food and ag systems, climate ag | s2ginvestments.com |
| InBC Investment Corp. | Seed, Series A | $2M-$15M | BC agtech, clean economy, food systems | inbcinvestment.com |
| Evok Innovations | Series A, Series B | $5M-$30M | Agri-food tech, decarbonization, cleantech | evokinnovations.com |
| Renewal Funds | Seed, Series A | $1M-$5M | Organic ag, sustainable food, CPG | renewalfunds.com |
| Yaletown Partners | Seed, Series A, Growth | $1M-$15M | Agritech software, precision ag platforms | yaletown.com |
| BDC Capital | Seed, Series A | $500K-$5M | Canadian agtech, food tech, cleantech | bdc.ca |
| SVG Ventures / THRIVE | Seed, Series A | $250K-$3M | Global agrifood, precision ag, farm automation | thriveagrifood.com |
| Tall Grass Ventures | Pre-seed, Seed | $250K-$2M | Early-stage Canadian agtech | tallgrass.vc |
| The51 Food and AgTech Fund | Pre-seed, Seed | $250K-$2M | Women-led agtech, food innovation | the51.co |
| Verdex Capital | Pre-seed, Seed | $100K-$1M | Canadian food and ag innovation | verdexcapital.com |
| VANTEC Angel Network | Pre-seed, Seed | $50K-$500K | BC agtech, foodtech, cleantech | vantec.ca |
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Start free 14-day trialWhat is a Vancouver agtech investor?
A Vancouver agtech investor backs founders building precision agriculture, agri-food technology, crop science, and farm automation companies in BC and Canada. They differ from generalist VCs because they evaluate agronomic trial data, farm adoption rates, and input cost reduction - not just SaaS metrics.
Check sizes run from $50K angel checks at VANTEC to $30M+ at Evok for growth-stage companies. Most first institutional agtech rounds in Vancouver land between $2M and $8M. Getting there typically requires field trial data from at least two to three farm seasons.
BC's agtech sector is built around greenhouse production, precision outdoor growing, and soil science. The Lower Fraser Valley alone runs 3,600+ farms. Many of Vancouver's agtech companies build measurement, automation, or input optimization tools for this concentrated agricultural base.
For context on how agtech due diligence works, read what investors look for in a data room. For parallel Canadian context, see British Columbia investors.
Metro Vancouver leads Canada in agri-foodtech investment and is home to leading agritech companies including Semios, Miraterra, and Maia Farms.
13 top Vancouver agtech investors
1. Farm Credit Canada
Canada's primary agricultural lender and increasingly active agtech co-investor. FCC backed Miraterra's $16M round in March 2026 and participated in the AIVA agtech validation network launch in May 2026. For BC agtech companies with proven farm adoption, FCC is a realistic co-investor alongside institutional lead funds.
- Recent Deals: Miraterra $16M seed co-investor (March 2026); IUNU $20M co-investor with S2G (April 2025); $2B agtech commitment by 2030; joined $5B industry coalition (February 2026)
- LinkedIn: Farm Credit Canada LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Canadian agtech, precision agriculture, agri-food, farm automation
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, Series B (co-investor)
- Location: Regina, SK (active Vancouver deal flow)
- Website: fcc.ca
2. At One Ventures
Silicon Valley deep tech fund that led Miraterra's $16M round in March 2026. They back companies reducing humanity's environmental footprint through disruptive science. For BC founders building soil science, precision measurement, or climate-smart ag technology, At One is a realistic seed lead.
- Recent Deals: Miraterra $16M lead (March 2026); active 2026 climate tech deployment; global portfolio with BC deal flow
- LinkedIn: At One Ventures LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Deep agtech, soil science, climate ag, precision measurement
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
- Location: San Francisco, CA (active BC deal flow)
- Website: atoneventures.com
3. S2G Investments
Chicago-based food and ag specialist that co-invested in Miraterra and led IUNU's $20M round. S2G rebranded from S2G Ventures in 2025 and now manages $2.5B+ across 120+ portfolio companies. For BC agtech companies building across the food and agriculture value chain, S2G is one of the most active global investors.
- Recent Deals: Miraterra $16M co-investor (March 2026); IUNU $20M lead (April 2025); $1B Solutions Fund I closed; 120+ portfolio companies globally
- LinkedIn: S2G Investments LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Food systems, precision agriculture, agri-food supply chain, climate ag
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, Growth
- Location: Chicago, IL (active BC deal flow)
- Website: s2ginvestments.com
4. InBC Investment Corp.
BC's $500M provincial fund has a clean economy mandate that covers agtech. They backed 4AG Robotics' Series B and are LP in both Evok and Yaletown. For BC-incorporated agtech companies with a clear BC economic benefit, InBC is a realistic first institutional check.
- Recent Deals: 4AG Robotics Series B co-investor (mid-2025); $81M deployed in FY 2024/25; 38 BC companies in portfolio; LP in Evok Innovations Fund III and Yaletown Innovation Growth Fund II
- LinkedIn: InBC Investment Corp. LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: BC agtech, clean economy, food systems, autonomous farm tech
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A (also LP in VC funds)
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Website: inbcinvestment.com
5. Evok Innovations
Vancouver's largest cleantech fund with a dedicated agri-food tech sleeve. They backed 4AG Robotics and companies at the intersection of food production and decarbonization. Evok's Fund III is targeting $400M and actively deploying into BC agtech that reduces emissions in food and agriculture systems.
- Recent Deals: 4AG Robotics Series B co-investor (mid-2025); Rodatherm $52.6M Series A lead (September 2025); Fund III targeting $400M (April 2026); 27 portfolio companies
- LinkedIn: Evok Innovations LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Agri-food tech with clean energy angle, farm automation, food decarbonization
- Stage Focus: Series A, Series B
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Website: evokinnovations.com
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Start free 14-day trial6. Renewal Funds
Canada's largest mission-focused VC at $145M (Renewal4). Renewal's fund explicitly covers sustainable agriculture alongside organic food and CPG. For BC agtech founders building regenerative agriculture tools or soil health technology, Renewal is the most values-aligned institutional fund in Vancouver.
- Recent Deals: Renewal4 $145M close with BDC, The Co-operators, and $20M federal VCCI Clean Tech stream; Seventh Generation in portfolio; active 2025-2026 deployment in sustainable food and ag
- LinkedIn: Renewal Funds LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Organic ag, sustainable food systems, regenerative agriculture, mission CPG
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Website: renewalfunds.com
7. Yaletown Partners
Vancouver's $600M AUM industrial tech fund backs agtech through its Intelligent Industry thesis. They participated in 4AG Robotics' Series B. For BC agtech founders building automation, robotics, or AI for farm operations, Yaletown is the most accessible Vancouver Series A fund with direct industrial agtech experience.
- Recent Deals: 4AG Robotics Series B participation (mid-2025); GHGSat $47M Series C (September 2025); IGF III $100M first close (July 2025); 20+ portfolio company exits
- LinkedIn: Yaletown Partners LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Agtech automation, precision agriculture software, farm robotics
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, Growth
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Website: yaletown.com
8. BDC Capital
Canada's most active co-investor. BDC backed 4AG Robotics through its Industrial Innovation Fund. For BC agtech founders raising from a specialist lead, BDC fills the co-investment gap and brings government-backed credibility to the cap table.
- Recent Deals: 4AG Robotics Series B co-investor via Industrial Innovation Fund; continuous deployment across Canadian agtech and food tech; 384+ total investments; national mandate
- LinkedIn: BDC Capital LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Canadian agtech, food tech, cleantech, farm automation
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
- Location: Vancouver, BC (national mandate)
- Website: bdc.ca
9. SVG Ventures / THRIVE
The global agrifood investment and acceleration platform backed Verdi, a Vancouver irrigation automation company, twice. Their $6.5M Verdi round (May 2025) brought total Verdi funding to $9.5M. THRIVE runs Canada-specific cohorts and is one of the few US agtech funds with a dedicated Canadian investment track.
- Recent Deals: Verdi $6.5M seed lead (May 2025); Verdi follow-on after 2024 backing; THRIVE Canada III Accelerator cohort active 2026; global portfolio of 8,000+ agtech startups
- LinkedIn: SVG Ventures / THRIVE LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Precision agriculture, irrigation automation, farm software, agrifood platforms
- Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
- Location: Los Altos Hills, CA (active Vancouver deal flow)
- Website: thriveagrifood.com
10. Tall Grass Ventures
Calgary-based fund with the most concentrated early-stage Canadian agtech mandate. Their $32M Fund I backs precision agriculture, on-farm technology, and agri-food innovation. For BC agtech founders at pre-seed or seed stage, Tall Grass writes checks where most Vancouver VCs won't - pre-revenue agtech with proven farm problem fit.
- Recent Deals: Cellar Insights seed co-lead (September 2025); Sensor Globe pre-seed (September 2025); 24 investments from Fund I; active 2025-2026 deployment
- LinkedIn: Tall Grass Ventures LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Early-stage Canadian agtech, precision agriculture, on-farm technology
- Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Seed
- Location: Calgary, AB (active BC deal flow)
- Website: tallgrass.vc
11. The51 Food and AgTech Fund
Canada's women-led agtech fund closed at $51M with ATB Investment in early 2025. The51 backs early-stage companies at the intersection of deep science and food and agriculture. For BC agtech founders from underrepresented backgrounds, The51 has an explicit mandate for diverse founder teams.
- Recent Deals: $51M final close with ATB Investment (early 2025); active deployment in early-stage Canadian agtech; deep science and food system mandate
- LinkedIn: The51 LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Agtech deep science, food innovation, sustainable agriculture
- Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Seed
- Location: Calgary, AB (active BC deal flow)
- Website: the51.co
12. Verdex Capital
Formerly AVAC Group, Verdex is a purpose-driven evergreen VC investing in Canadian food and agricultural sectors. Their $15M AgriFund is built for early-stage agtech with patient capital and longer holding periods. For BC founders building in crop science or soil technology, Verdex doesn't pressure you toward a 5-year exit.
- Recent Deals: $15M AgriFund launch; active deployment in Canadian food and ag companies; evergreen fund structure with no forced exit timeline
- LinkedIn: Verdex Capital LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: Canadian food and agriculture innovation, crop science, agri-food systems
- Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Seed
- Location: Lacombe, AB (active BC deal flow)
- Website: verdexcapital.com
13. VANTEC Angel Network
BC's primary angel network with a dedicated agtech, foodtech, and cleantech investment track. VANTEC ran a dedicated "Investing in Agrifoodtech and Cleantech" event in 2025 with 300+ accredited investors. For BC agtech founders who need $250K to $500K and domain-expert angels, VANTEC is the fastest structured entry point in Vancouver.
- Recent Deals: Ongoing cohort-based rounds; dedicated agtech and cleantech investment track; 300+ accredited BC angels; intro pathway to FCC and InBC after angel validation
- LinkedIn: VANTEC Angel Network LinkedIn
- Sector Focus: BC agtech, foodtech, agri-food, precision agriculture
- Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Seed
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Website: vantec.ca
How to verify a BC agtech fund is still deploying
Dead portfolio companies are a red flag. Check each fund's most recent deal date on Crunchbase or PitchBook. If a fund's last investment was 18+ months ago, they're likely in harvest mode, not deployment mode.
Check the fund's website for a portfolio page with identifiable company names. If they list 3-5 companies with no dates, they stopped updating it. Actively deploying funds update their portfolio pages because it's a marketing channel for deal flow.
For InBC specifically, check their published impact reports - they list every portfolio company and deal date. Use Ellty's trackable link analytics to track which funds engage with your materials. Read the BC investors list for context on which Vancouver funds are active right now.
What BC agtech investors expect at due diligence
BC agtech investors want field trial data, not pitch deck claims. Evok, S2G, and At One all have technical advisors who read your agronomic methodology before they read your revenue projections. Weak trial design is an instant pass.
Every fund on this list will ask the same question: what's the farmer's payback period? If your technology takes 4+ years for a BC farmer to recoup their investment, you won't close Series A. Under 2 years is fundable. Under 1 year closes rounds faster.
Organize your trial data, customer contracts, and financial model in Ellty before any investor meeting. Use access controls to create separate views for technical and financial reviewers. Read how to prepare for due diligence for a step-by-step walkthrough.
How agtech VCs compare to generalist BC funds
Generalist BC funds like Pender, Version One, and Rhino Ventures don't lead agtech rounds. They back SaaS metrics - MRR, churn, NRR. An agtech company with 40 farm customers and $200K ARR won't close a Pender round, but it's exactly what Tall Grass or Verdex want to see.
The specialist agtech funds evaluate differently. Farm adoption rate matters more than revenue at early stages. A signed supply agreement with a major BC greenhouse operator is worth more than early MRR to most agtech investors.
Don't pitch generalist VCs your agtech company and don't pitch agtech VCs like they're generalist funds. Set up an Ellty data room with two document sets - one for technical reviewers with trial data, and one for financial reviewers with your model. Read how to organize your data room to structure your agtech materials.
How to pitch a Vancouver agtech investor
Four steps for BC agtech founders raising from agriculture investors in 2026.
- 1.Lead with the farmer's payback periodShow your payback period calculation upfront. Under 2 years is fundable - under 1 year closes rounds faster.
- 2.Show field trial data from multiple seasonsOne season of data won't close a round. Two to three seasons with consistent results signals real product-market fit.
- 3.Know your investor's thesis before you reach outAt One needs deep science. FCC needs farm adoption. VANTEC accepts early traction. Match the pitch to their filter.
- 4.Build your agtech data room before the first meetingUpload trial data, customer contracts, and your model to Ellty. Agtech investors request documentation fast after a good call.
How Ellty helps you land a Vancouver agtech investor
You've found the right 13 investors. Get your field trial data and financials organized before the first conversation goes cold.
- 1.Build your agtech data room with trial data and contractsCreate an Ellty data room and upload field trial data, farm contracts, and your model. Agtech investors ask for documentation within hours of any promising first conversation.
- 2.Set permissions to protect your agronomic IPRequire email verification before any investor accesses your trial data or crop protocols. Use screenshot protection for unreleased agronomic methodology.
- 3.Get instant alerts when investors open your field dataKnow which investors open your data room and how long they spend on each section. If an Evok partner reads your farm trial data twice, follow up on that data the same day.
Common questions about Vancouver agtech investors
- Field trial data from at least two farm seasons is the baseline. Show yield improvement, input cost reduction, or labor savings with control group comparisons.
- Yes. InBC requires BC incorporation and a clear BC economic benefit. Funds like S2G, At One, and FCC invest in Canadian companies regardless of province.
- Before your first investor conversation. Upload trial data and your financial model to Ellty - you'll see which investors engage before any follow-up call.
- Under 2 years for the farmer is the standard threshold. Under 1 year closes rounds faster. At 4+ years, most agtech investors pass regardless of technical merit.
- Yes, but InBC and VANTEC prioritize BC-based founders. FCC, S2G, At One, and Evok invest globally. Prioritize funds without a BC mandate first if you're not BC-based.
- Evok leads equity rounds in Series A and B agtech companies with a decarbonization angle. FCC is a co-investor at any stage for companies with proven farm adoption.
