Tall Grass Ventures

Tall Grass Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage agrifood technology companies. It targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups developing innovative solutions across the agriculture and food supply chain. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, the firm identifies and supports promising ventures, driving technological advancements within this vital sector.

Co-founded in 2022 by Wilson Acton and Chris Edwards, the firm operates from Calgary, Canada. Acton, an AgTech entrepreneur and lawyer, alongside Edwards, with significant energy sector experience, identified a compelling market opportunity. Their insight focused on cultivating nascent technologies poised to transform the global food system.

Tall Grass Ventures' portfolio companies develop solutions benefiting diverse stakeholders across agriculture and food industries. The firm’s vision empowers the next generation of agrifood tech innovators, fostering a future where technology enhances sustainability, resilience, and growth throughout the ecosystem, contributing to long-term positive impact.