Koan Capital
Overview
Koan Capital is a venture capital firm based in Calgary, Canada, that operates the Koan Agtech Fund, a rolling fund founded in 2022. The firm focuses on backing early-stage (pre-seed to seed) AgTech startups primarily in Canada that are creating solutions to improve agriculture and the environment. Its investment sectors include crops, livestock, aquaculture, and food technology. The founder and General Partner is Remi Schmaltz.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
koan.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maia Farms | May 2024 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Sami Agtech | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Picketa Systems | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ChrysaLabs | May 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Koan Capital based?
Koan Capital is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
When was Koan Capital founded?
Founding year information for Koan Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Koan Capital have?
Koan Capital has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Koan Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Maia Farms, Sami Agtech, Picketa Systems, ChrysaLabs.
What was Koan Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Koan Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Picketa Systems in 2026.
What sectors does Koan Capital focus on?
Koan Capital focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Koan Capital focus on?
Koan Capital typically invests at the Early stage.