The Cape Breton Capital Group has invested $100,000 in Petite Riviere Farming Company, a Nova Scotia startup focused on agricultural innovation and value-added food products.

The company, founded by Gregg Curwin, produces nutritional supplements made from freeze-dried micro-greens and operates under the GoMicro brand.

“From the outset, what stood out most [about Petite Riviere Farming] was the team,” said the investment group in a statement.” They are practical, execution-focused, and deeply committed to building something meaningful in Atlantic Canada. That kind of alignment matters – especially in early-stage investing – and it’s been a pleasure working alongside them.”

Curwin said the investment reflects confidence in the company’s direction and team. He added that collaboration with Cape Breton Capital has been positive and emphasized the importance of local investors supporting innovation in Nova Scotia.

Cape Breton Capital said the company’s GoMicro platform is an example of integrating agriculture, technology and processing to create new opportunities in the agri-food sector.

Another area of focus is the company’s freeze-dried broccoli product. The process extends shelf life and reduces waste while maintaining nutritional value, positioning the product for use in food, health and export markets. Cape Breton Capital said such products could benefit from growing demand for shelf-stable and sustainable food options.

Petite Riviere Farming said it plans to use the funding to support growth and further develop its product lines and platform.

Last month, Petite Riviere Farming was one of three Nova Scotian companies named as finalists in the International Network of Michelin Cities Start Up Pitch Competition. They will compete in the finals in Italy in the autumn.

Curwin is one of the region’s leading innovators in the food space. He launched and exited from TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, which grew into Guelph, Ont.-based GoodLeaf Farms. Curwin is also the CEO of Halifax-based Novagevity, which makes Sperri plant-based meal replacements.