Key Takeaways
- AdvancedAg, an Indigenous, family-owned ag-biotech firm based in Alberta, has raised $2 million in seed funding from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.
- The investment will support R&D, IP development, and market expansion across North America.
- AdvancedAg focuses on biological solutions to improve soil health, reduce chemical inputs, and support farm profitability.
- The company has demonstrated success across various farming systems, including greenhouses, dryland farms, and high-value crop operations.
- The funding reflects shared values between AdvancedAg and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners around sustainability and community-led innovation.
AdvancedAg Raises $2M to Expand Biological Solutions in Agriculture
Funding Led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
AdvancedAg, an agricultural biotechnology company based in Raymond, Alberta, has announced the close of a $2 million seed round led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. The investment will allow the company to scale its research capabilities, advance intellectual property development, and expand its market reach across North America.
The funding marks a key milestone for AdvancedAg as it continues to develop science-based biological solutions that aim to improve soil health and reduce reliance on chemical inputs, while maintaining or increasing farm profitability.
“This investment allows us to push innovation even further—developing reliable biological solutions that strengthen crops, improve soil health, and reduce dependence on chemical inputs,” said Joshua Day Chief, CEO of AdvancedAg.
AdvancedAg Focus on Research and Collaboration
Scaling R&D to Meet Farmer Needs
AdvancedAg has emphasized research and collaboration with farmers since its inception, focusing on delivering practical biological tools that yield measurable results. With the new capital, the company plans to further refine its offerings by collaborating with biotech experts and researchers to advance its product development strategy.
The goal is to deliver affordable, high-performance biologicals that can be applied across a wide range of crops and production systems, helping farmers adopt regenerative practices while maintaining economic viability.
Demonstrated Performance Across Diverse Operations
Applications in Greenhouse, Dryland, and High-Value Crop Farming
Over the past several years, AdvancedAg has worked with producers operating in various environments—from greenhouse systems to dryland farms and high-value crop production. These partnerships have shown that biological inputs can help reduce fertilizer use, improve crop resilience, and mitigate disease pressure.
This demonstrated versatility supports AdvancedAg’s goal to scale its offerings across broader agricultural sectors in North America.
Values-Aligned Investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Supporting Innovation with a Social and Environmental Focus
The seed funding was provided by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, Canada’s first Indigenous-led social finance intermediary. Raven supports ventures that pursue both commercial success and positive social and environmental outcomes.
“AdvancedAg’s leadership in sustainable agriculture, combined with their deep-rooted commitment to farming innovation and natural solutions, made this investment a natural fit,” said Josh Alook, Associate at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.
The partnership reflects a mutual focus on community-driven agriculture, environmental responsibility, and long-term impact in the agri-food sector.
Next Steps for AdvancedAg
Expansion of Reach and Continued Innovation
With the new funding in place, AdvancedAg plans to expand its presence across North America and continue to support growers transitioning toward regenerative agriculture. The company will invest in new research and development, while working to scale market access and product adoption.
The company remains focused on delivering solutions that align profitability with sustainability and resilience—principles that guide its long-term strategy in the evolving agricultural landscape.
