Startup TNT Partners with FCC to Expand Agri-Food Investment in Canada
Startup TNT, Canada’s most active pre-seed investor (CVCA, 2023 & 2024), is partnering with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to expand its Agri-Food investment programming in 2025. As the Powered By sponsor, FCC’s support will enable Startup TNT to double the number of Agri-Food Summits each year and introduce new initiatives to grow investment in the sector.
Startup TNT’s Agri-Food programming is designed to activate angel investors to increase the pool of early-stage capital for Canadian agri-food startups. With FCC’s backing, Startup TNT is scaling its efforts nationally, providing more opportunities for startups to connect with investors and secure the funding they need to grow. More details on the expanded programming will be shared at the Canada Farm Show at 3pm on March 18th.
“FCC is pleased to partner with Startup TNT as it scales up its efforts to raise capital for early-stage startups in Canadian agriculture and food,” said Graeme Millen, Vice-President of Business Development and Ecosystem Support at FCC. “Partnering with Startup TNT is a natural fit for FCC as we work to build stronger, more resilient ag and food businesses in Canada, and increase their probability of success.”
Startup TNT has a proven track record of activating new sources of angel capital with over $17M raised for over 100 companies from nearly 500 individual investors. With this new support, Startup TNT plans to build a network of agri-food angel investors, elevating the position of Canada as a global leader in agri-food innovation and the best place to commercialise new technologies.
“Over the past two years, I have witnessed first hand the incredible economic value of getting farmers, agri-business owners, and professionals participating in our program,” said Jesse Wiebe, Community Development Lead and the Founder of TNT Agri-Food, “We are so incredibly grateful for the support of FCC as well as our other partners, we hope that others will rally around this program that has shown real results!”
A Platform for Entrepreneurs and their Communities
Startup TNT is currently accepting applications for Summit XI, a multi-sector investment summit, and the Agri-Food Summit, which focuses specifically on startups in the agri-food industry. Both events connect early-stage companies with active investors and offer a unique opportunity for startups to raise capital while gaining exposure to industry leaders.
Startup applications for Summit XI and the Agri-Food Summit are open now.
Application deadline: March 14, 2025.
Final investment decisions will be made at the Summit Finale on May 1, 2025.
Startup TNT operates as a non-profit and continues to seek additional partners to support its 2025 programming. Those interested in learning more about getting involved or applying to participate in the current program, can reach out via StartupTNT.com.
Raise Capital With Us
To coincide with this today’s news, Startup TNT is thrilled to announce the launch of its next Summit process in Alberta and British Columbia as well as the national Agri-Food Summit. The process begins in March and ends May 1. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply by March 11 to raise capital at StartupTNT.com.
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About Startup TNT
Startup TNT is a not-for-profit that works with entrepreneurs, investors, government, and sponsors to rally communities to collaborate and invest in their top startups, providing them the roots to grow and reach the world from home. The organization has facilitated over 100 investments, with 40% of those going to portfolio companies that are women-led and 25% that are BIPOC-led. These startups have generated millions of dollars in revenue and created dozens of jobs. Starting in Edmonton in 2019, the organization has run programming in BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba with a vision of further expansion in 2025 and beyond. Learn more at StartupTNT.com.
For media inquiries, please reach out to jesse@startuptnt.com
About FCC
FCC is proud to be 100 per cent invested in Canadian agriculture and food. The organization’s employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.
