SVG Ventures
Venture capitalSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as SVG Ventures Pioneer · SVG Ventures Sunrise Agri
Investment thesis
SVG Ventures targets capital-efficient, highly scalable startups applying deep tech and proprietary IP to reimagine sectors including agriculture and food, climate, fintech, life sciences and nutrition. The firm backs visionary founders, combining deep technology knowledge with strategic and operational industry expertise. Beyond capital, it operates the THRIVE platform, working with leading corporations, startups, universities and growers to address major challenges in food and agriculture and to create value through deep ecosystem access.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1
HQs:Chile×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Instacrops provides farmers with a dashboard that aggregates data from IoT sensors placed in fields alongside satellite and drone imagery to generate farm health analytics.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSantiago, CL
Mario Bustamante(Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInstacrops · world-today-journal.com · Oct 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SVG Ventures invest at?
- SVG Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does SVG Ventures focus on?
- SVG Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- Where is SVG Ventures located?
- SVG Ventures is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
- Does SVG Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, SVG Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamUSDA's 96th Annual Outlook Forum with John Hartnett, Founder & CEO of SVG Ventures | THRIVE
THRIVE AgriFood · John Hartnett
evokeAG 2020 Keynote by John Hartnett, Founder & CEO of SVG Ventures-THRIVE
THRIVE AgriFood · John Hartnett
John Hartnett, CEO SVG Ventures, talks about the THRIVE Top50 at evokeAG.
THRIVE AgriFood · John Hartnett
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