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Farm Credit Canada invests $150M in Velocity Agri-Capital Partners Fund led by Arlene Dickinson to back Canadian agri-food companies expanding into Southeast Asia.

PRIVATESep 15, 2026•about 22 hours ago

Amount Raised

$150 Million

Round Type

Venture - Series Unknown

CanadaAgriculture and FarmingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Investors

Farm Credit Canada

Description

Farm Credit Canada has committed $150 million as the lead investor in the new Velocity Agri-Capital Partners Fund, a $500 million growth-equity fund spearheaded by entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson. The fund targets middle-market Canadian agriculture and food companies seeking expansion into Southeast Asia, focusing on later-stage financing gaps. The investment aligns with FCC's broader commitment to deliver $2 billion in agricultural innovation funding by 2030. Dickinson is seeking additional domestic and international investors to close the remaining $350 million.

Company Information

Company

Velocity Agri-Capital Partners Fund

Location

Canada

About

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a Crown corporation that provides financing and financial services to Canadian agricultural and agri-food businesses. FCC is investing $150 million as the lead investor in the Velocity Agri-Capital Partners Fund, a $500-million venture capital fund focused on backing Canadian agriculture and food companies. The fund aims to support middle-market companies in expanding into Southeast Asia and developing higher-value-added products from Canadian commodities. FCC has committed to delivering $2 billion in funding by 2030 to advance Canadian innovation in agriculture.

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