AdvancedAg Secures $2M Investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
- Tanner Fletcher
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Raymond, Alberta — March 31, 2025 — AdvancedAg, an Indigenous, family-owned agricultural biotech company based in Raymond, Alberta, is proud to announce a $2 million seed round from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, an Indigenous-led investment firm committed to accelerating social and environmental impact.
This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in AdvancedAg’s mission to lead in biological innovation, delivering data-driven solutions that enhance soil health while increasing farm profitability. The funding will support intellectual property development, accelerate research and innovation, and expand market access, enabling more farmers across North America to benefit from affordable, high-performance biological solutions.
Investing in Research and Innovation
AdvancedAg has always prioritized research and farmer collaboration to develop practical and effective biological solutions. With this new capital, the company is poised to take its R&D efforts to the next level, reducing reliance on chemical inputs while improving soil health and boosting yields.
The partnership with Raven Indigenous Capital Partners will also enable AdvancedAg to collaborate with leading biotech experts and researchers to refine its research strategy and further enhance its science-backed solutions.
"From day one, our focus has been on research and collaboration with farmers to deliver measurable results," said Joshua Day Chief, CEO of AdvancedAg. "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. By helping farmers increase profitability through sustainable practices, we’re ensuring a productive and resilient future for agriculture."
Proven Success Across Diverse Farming Operations
Over the past several years, AdvancedAg has partnered with farmers across a variety of operations, from high-value crop producers to dry land growers and greenhouse operators. These collaborations have led to measurable success, helping producers optimize inputs, reduce fertilizer use, and enhance crop resilience. From mitigating disease pressure in high-value crops to improving drought tolerance in dry land farming, AdvancedAg’s biological solutions continue to prove their value across diverse agricultural landscapes.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
The investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners underscores a mutual commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community-driven agriculture. As Canada’s first Indigenous-led social finance intermediary, Raven supports ventures that drive meaningful, lasting change in their industries.
"At Raven, we invest in ventures that not only drive commercial success but also create lasting, positive change," said Josh Alook, Associate at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. "AdvancedAg’s leadership in sustainable agriculture, combined with their deep-rooted commitment to farming innovation and natural solutions, made this investment a natural fit."
Looking Ahead
With the support of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, AdvancedAg is positioned to expand its impact and support more farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture. The company remains dedicated to developing innovative, science-backed solutions that prioritize both sustainability and profitability for producers across North America.
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