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Semillero Partners
Venture capitalSan Juan · Seed–Series B · 4 people tracked
Also known as SEMILLERO ADVISORS, LLC
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Investment thesis
Early-stage impact investor concentrating on Better-For-You Food, Beverage, Food Tech, and Ag Tech.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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Raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 10+ years as a venture investor and advisor to food, beverage, and sustainability startups. He holds a Chemical/Bio Engineering degree and an MBA from MIT Sloan, was the youngest director in BNP Paribas' equity derivatives division, and served as first director of finance for Eataly USA.
Gualberto Rodriguez brings over 15 years leading Caribbean Produce Exchange, a third‑generation fresh‑produce operator, and chairs Grupo Navis and Nutriendo PR, giving portfolio companies access to food‑and‑wellness partnerships and expertise.
Pranav Maganti leads a New York office cultivating founder relationships, combining Chobani CPG operations and Stephens/Rothschild & Co banking experience with a rare insider-to-investor perspective and narrow AgTech–F&B–Impact–Wellness focus.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesDirect to Consumer ×2FoodTech ×2Consumer ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12018 · 12 dated
Sanzo makes sparkling beverages featuring Asian fruit flavors such as calamansi, lychee, and yuzu, made with real ingredients and without added sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Alessandro Roco(Executive Officer, Director)Sandro Roco(Founder)Frank Zampardi(Director)Pat Robinson(Director)Takeshi Nakanishi(Director)inVanessa Dew(Director)
Co-investorsAOKI LABSCapital B Private HoldingsConvivialité VenturesEast West Ventures EWVFlucas VenturesGold House Ventures+8 more
Splendid Spoon offers a subscription meal-delivery service featuring 60+ plant-rich, frozen ready-to-eat meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, aimed at busy people who want nutrient-dense food without prep.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto VentureGATHER VENTURESNicoyaStreamlined VenturesTorch CapitalRocana Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Semillero Partners invest at?
- Semillero Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Semillero Partners's typical check size?
- Semillero Partners typically writes checks of $2.5M.
- What sectors does Semillero Partners focus on?
- Semillero Partners focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- Where is Semillero Partners located?
- Semillero Partners is headquartered in San Juan, US.
- Does Semillero Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Semillero Partners leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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