Forage Capital Partners

Forage Capital Partners is a Calgary-based private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments within the agriculture and food sectors. The firm focuses on companies that have experienced significant disruptions to their business models, aiming to stabilize and set new growth priorities that capitalize on emerging opportunities as the Canadian economy recovers and prospers. Forage Capital Partners invests along the entire agriculture and food industry value chain, including crop inputs, food production and processing, equipment manufacturing, and branded food companies.

Established in 2019, Forage Capital Partners is led by experienced investors who have spent the last 20 years investing in various subsectors of the agriculture and food industry. The firm's strategy involves working closely with management teams to implement growth strategies that enhance competitiveness on the global stage. By providing capital and expertise, Forage Capital Partners supports Canadian companies in navigating challenges and achieving profitable growth.

The firm's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Vytelle, a women-founded and women-led company that secured $20 million in Series B funding in April 2023, and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies, which received a $70 million investment in October 2022. These investments reflect Forage Capital Partners' commitment to supporting innovative companies within the agriculture and food sectors, contributing to the advancement and sustainability of the industry in Canada.