SVG Ventures
Venture capitalSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as SVG Ventures Pioneer · SVG Ventures Sunrise Agri
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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 · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAgTech ×5Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2IoT ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:Canada×1Chile×1Italy×1United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Cynomys develops an environmental monitoring platform for livestock farms that tracks over 30 parameters to optimize animal welfare, sustainability, and farm productivity.
AgTechImpact & Social GoodIoT
Co-investorsAngels4WomenLevante CapitalCDP Venture Capitaldsm-firmenich VenturingSVG Ventures | THRIVE
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
Co-investorsY Combinator
Lucent Bio develops sustainable crop nutrition products, including its flagship Soileos micronutrient fertilizer made by upcycling pea, lentil, and oat hulls from food processing.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Michael Riedijk(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsAngel ForumEmmertechSaxoventWUTIF Capital
Robigo develops engineered microbial crop protection products for growers, including a biological solution targeting Sudden Death Syndrome in soybean.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Andee Wallace, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesEndeavor8First Star VenturesGood Growth CapitalSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALThe E14 Fund+3 more
Verdi provides hardware controllers and sensors that add automation and remote control to existing farm irrigation systems, letting growers manage valves, pumps, and drip lines at the block, row, or plant level.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsBaker Hall CapitalEcho River CapitalRareBreed VenturesCyan VenturesDangerous VenturesJetstream+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInstacrops · world-today-journal.com · Oct 4, 2025
Lucent Bio · agtechnavigator.com · Sep 9, 2025
Verdi · bctechnology.com · May 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SVG Ventures made?
- SVG Ventures has 5 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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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