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TPB

Venture capital

San Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked

Also known as TPB MANAGEMENT LLC

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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.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
San Francisco, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
AUM
$300M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
5

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Jeff Kim· Managing Partner𝕏

What they invest in

from 3 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:United States×4

Investments · 5 tracked

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Earth Opticsearthoptics.comin𝕏SEC filingmedium confidence

EarthOptics 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

PatternAg, Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

Emeryville, US

Board seatDavid Friedberg· per SEC Form D · $40M raise · filed Jul 2022

TripleBar Bio, Inc.triplebar.comin𝕏SEC filingmedium confidence

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

Uplifting Results Labs, Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

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

80908090.aiin𝕏

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

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TPB's David Friedberg on Lavoro SPAC Deal

Bloomberg Technology · David Friedberg

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