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Silicon Valley · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
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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 Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 7 portfolio companiesAgTech ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2IoT ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×2Canada×1Chile×1Italy×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12020 · 14 dated
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBrisbane, US
Jamie Bacher(Founder)inAdam Paul Arkin(Founder)in
BoardErkki Aaltonen(Director)in
Co-investorsCompoundKickstart InnovationSaltagen VenturesUniversal Materials IncubatorY CombinatorYara Growth Ventures+10 more
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-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCY CombinatorAJGChileGlobal VenturesGenesis VenturesPID Fund I, a series of DV Collective, LP
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 MaterialsWest Vancouver, CA
Jose Godoy Toku(Co-founder and Vice President; Director of Business Development LATAM; Board Director)inMichael Riedijk(President & CEO; Board Chair; Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAngel ForumEmmertechSaxoventWomen's Equity LabWUTIF CapitalAmathaon Capital
PlasmaLeap builds plasma-based, zero-emissions chemical reactors for the synthesis of green fuels and chemicals and for treating hazardous industrial waste.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsArtesianGrainCorp VenturesMelt VenturesNSW Clean Technology Innovation GrantsSVG Ventures | THRIVEUniSeed Pty Ltd.+1 more
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 CAPITALSVG Ventures | THRIVE+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 CapitalDangerous VenturesEcho River CapitalRareBreed VenturesCyan VenturesJetstream+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPlasmaLeap Technologies · finsmes.com · Mar 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SVG Ventures made?
- SVG Ventures has 7 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does SVG Ventures invest at?
- SVG Ventures invests at the 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
Funds & brands
Separately branded funds and arms of SVG Ventures. Each has its own page; people who work on a brand are listed on both.
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