In 2023, Calgary.tech reported that agtech-focused venture capital fund Carrot Ventures launched its second company, Cellar Insights. Cellar Insights uses a combination of sensors and cloud-based algorithms to remotely monitor potato health during long-term storage with an aim to reduce food loss and optimize the quality of crops post-harvest. Their system detects rot-risk signals and tracks […]
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Calgary Agtech Startup Harvests Seed Capital from SVG Venture’s Pioneer Fund
Brilliant Harvest has secured $500K in funding from SVG Ventures’ Pioneer Fund as part of the THRIVES accelerator, adding momentum to its mission of transforming agricultural operations through AI-powered tools than enhance, not replace, dealer teams. Founded by industry veteran Remi Schmaltz, the Calgary-based agtech startup first emerged from stealth mode last year powered by […]
Verge Technologies Wins Investment from SVG Ventures|THRIVE Pioneer Fund
SVG Ventures| THRIVE, a Silicon Valley based global agrifood innovation and investment platform has announced the cohort III company selected to receive investment from it’s Pioneer Fund. Following the conclusion of the third iteration of the THRIVE Canada Accelerator Program the fifteen cohort participants took to the stage to pitch their technology solutions at THRIVE’s Canada III […]
Calgary Hosts A Hackathon To Discover Sustainable Agrifood Tech Innovations
SVG Ventures|THRIVE has announced the launch of the THRIVE Agrithon, an exciting new call to action aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the agriculture industry. The event, which will be held in-person on July 9th & 10th in Calgary, will bring together passionate teams of innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on […]
Vertical Farm Innovator Agriplay Ready to Thrive in Accelerator
Recently, THRIVE II Canada Accelerator announced their latest cohort, which included six Calgary-based companies. Thrive’s award-winning program accelerates sustainability, innovation, and technology across the industry. Companies were selected for their potential to disrupt traditional farming practices, promote industry sustainability, and reduce environmental impact while giving farmers the tools to increase yields and productivity. Among them is […]
SVG Ventures THRIVE Launches Global Pioneer Fund with Farm Credit Canada as Lead Investor
SVG Ventures THRIVE is aiming to raise $75 million for its third fund dedicated to supporting global agrifood startups developing sustainable solutions. Called the “Pioneer Fund,” SVG Ventures Thrive plans to make initial investments in seed to Series A stage agrifood startups. Federal Crown corp Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has been confirmed as the lead investor […]