--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20261019-saskworks-series-a-investment-clearcost-fertilizer-trading/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Canadian fertilizer trading startup ClearCost raises Series A investment from SaskWorks and Motiv Ventures Publication Date: 2026-10-19T17:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-10-19T02:29:52-04:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Investment](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/investment/), [Startups](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/startups/) ![Canadian fertilizer trading startup ClearCost raises Series A investment from SaskWorks and Motiv Ventures](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hero-farm-bimttpqv.jpg) SaskWorks Venture Fund is leading a Series A investment in ClearCost, which plans to relaunch its fertilizer trading and risk-management platform across North America in early 2027. SaskWorks Venture Fund is leading a Series A investment in [ClearCost](https://clearcost.ag), a Saskatchewan-based agricultural technology company developing a digital marketplace for bulk fertilizer transactions. Motiv Ventures also participated in the round. The companies did not disclose the size of the investment. Founded in 2024, ClearCost says its platform is designed to bring price discovery, logistics, payments and settlement into one fertilizer-specific commodity trading and risk-management system. The company plans to launch a redeveloped version across North America in the first quarter of 2027. Chief Executive Keith Busch said the platform is intended to help agricultural businesses manage transaction risks and gain greater control over input costs. ClearCost has also appointed Ricky Lai as chief technology officer and David Pupo as chief commercial officer. “The leadership team has demonstrated a clear vision and roadmap to disrupt the way bulk fertilizer is purchased,” said Jeff Linner, chief investment officer at PFM Capital, which manages SaskWorks. Motiv Ventures Chief Executive Clark Lai said the fertilizer market presents an opportunity to improve transparency, efficiency and trust. Tags: [AgTech](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agtech/), [Canada](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/canada/), [ClearCost](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/clearcost/), [commodity](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/commodity/), [fertilizer trading](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-trading/), [Motiv Ventures](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/motiv-ventures/), [SaskWorks Venture Fund](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/saskworks-venture-fund/), [trading](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/trading/), [venture capital](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/venture-capital/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.