TPB
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Also known as TPB MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
TPB is a holding company that both creates and invests in technology businesses aimed at reimagining core global systems. It focuses on commercializing scientific breakthroughs across life sciences, food and agriculture, and software, and building consumer brands. The firm backs businesses run by exceptional operators from the seed stage through public markets, seeking to radically increase efficiency in production, distribution, and health. Its stated mission emphasizes creating value for employees, investors, customers, future generations, and the planet, with a broader ambition to decarbonize and improve global systems through faster, cheaper, and better technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 3 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEarthOptics builds a machine learning platform and remote-sensing system (GroundOwl and SoilMapper) that maps physical, chemical, and biological soil data to measure compaction, moisture, carbon, and nutrient content.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechArlington, US
Lars Dyrud(CEO)Todd Martin(Executive Officer)Stephanie Landa(Executive Officer)Hunt Bowers(Executive Officer)Adam Gerson(Executive Officer)John Dombrosky(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatDavid Friedberg· per SEC Form D · $51.3M raise · filed Oct 2025
Emeryville, US
Board seatDavid Friedberg· per SEC Form D · $40M raise · filed Jul 2022
BiotechEmeryville, US
Rose Wardle(Director)Howard Levin(Director)David Friedberg(Director)Maria Cho(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatDavid Friedberg· per SEC Form D · $20.5M raise · filed Oct 2023
Culver City, US
Marc Washington(Executive Officer, Director)Tracey Halama(Executive Officer, Director)Bharat Vasan(Director)
BoardBader Alam(Director)Nate Redmond(Director)
Board seatDavid Friedberg· per SEC Form D · filed Feb 2025
8090 is an AI-native software development platform designed for regulated enterprises in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and government that enables teams to build production code from business intent with full audit trails and governance controls.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Chamath Palihapitiya(Co-founder and CEO)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TPB invest at?
- TPB invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does TPB focus on?
- TPB focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, SaaS.
- Where is TPB located?
- TPB is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTPB's David Friedberg on Lavoro SPAC Deal
Bloomberg Technology · David Friedberg
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