Forage Capital Partners

Forage Capital Partners is a growth equity investment firm based in Calgary, Alberta, that deploys capital across the entire agriculture and food industry value chain. The organization utilizes both private equity and private debt investment strategies to target established companies experiencing significant business model disruptions or complex operational challenges. By partnering directly with these entrepreneurs, the firm aims to stabilize core operations and capitalize on emerging growth opportunities within the evolving agricultural sector. The firm currently manages a $150 million growth equity fund to execute this specialized investment strategy across the broader North American market. Its active investment portfolio features agricultural manufacturing and fertilizer technology companies such as Ostara and S3 Group, with executive operations overseen by Managing Director Steven Leakos. Forage Capital Partners was originally established in 2020 by founder and Managing Director Jim Taylor.