Key Takeaways:
- Vive Crop Protection secures $10 million in an oversubscribed round with participation from Farm Credit Canada, Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital
- Funding will accelerate product innovation, market expansion, and commercialization of new agricultural technologies
- FCC’s investment aligns with its $2-billion pledge to advance Canadian agri-food and ag-tech innovation by 2030
Vive Crop Protection Expands Growth with New Strategic Investment
Vive Crop Protection has successfully closed an oversubscribed $10 million USD investment round, marking a major step forward in the company’s mission to deliver next-generation agricultural solutions. The round included participation from existing investors, Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital, as well as a new strategic investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) through its investment arm, FCC Capital.
The investment strengthens Vive’s capacity to expand its High-Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE), advance its product pipeline, and grow market presence across the United States and Canada. The company’s technology platform enables precise and sustainable crop protection solutions that improve grower profitability, input efficiency, and environmental outcomes.
“We are honored to have Farm Credit Canada join our mission alongside the continued support of Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital, among other investors,” said Darren Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection. “FCC’s support underscores the importance of agricultural innovation and validates the impact Vive is making on growers’ profitability and efficiency. With this investment, we can accelerate the delivery of next-generation solutions to farmers across North America, including right here in Canada.”
FCC Strengthens Its Commitment to Agricultural Innovation
Farm Credit Canada’s investment in Vive Crop Protection is part of its $2-billion pledge to advance agri-food and ag-tech innovation by 2030. This initiative supports Canadian companies driving productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience in the agriculture sector.
“At FCC, we are committed to supporting companies like Vive, a top-growing Canadian business delivering practical, impactful solutions for farmers,” said Adam Smalley, Managing Director of FCC Capital. “We’re excited to accelerate Vive’s journey as they bring more innovative products to Canadian growers that increase productivity and protect against the impacts of climate change. By empowering growers with advanced crop protection, we’re helping ensure a reliable and sustainable food supply reaches tables across the country.”
Supporting Grower Profitability and Resilience
With this latest financing, Vive Crop Protection will continue expanding access to its line of precision crop protection products that improve operational efficiency and help growers better manage environmental challenges. The company’s continued investment in research, innovation, and commercialization will ensure farmers across North America have access to solutions that save time, improve yields, and build long-term resilience.
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