Francisco Jardim
InvestorGeneral Partner at SP Ventures
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Writes $100K – $6M checks · typically $3M
About
Francisco Jardim is co-founder and managing partner of SP Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on agri-food, climate, and life-science technologies across Latin America. The firm manages approximately USD 200 million in assets under management across three funds, with offices in São Paulo and Mexico City. Jardim has over a decade of investing experience and leads the firm's investment strategy in agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainability.
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Experience
- SP VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2007 — presentSão Paulo Area, Brazil
- Sao Paulo Innovation FundManaging Directorcurrent2013 — presentSão Paulo Area, Brazil
- InCeresBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentPiracicaba Area, Brazil
- PROMIP - Manejo Integrado de PragasBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentLimeira Area, Brazil
- Agronow Tecnologia S.A.Board Membercurrent2016 — presentSão José dos Campos Area, Brazil
- Agrosmart S.ABoard Membercurrent2016 — presentCampinas Area, Brazil
- AgrofyBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentSanta Fe Province, Argentina
- ConcilBoard Member2014 — 2021São Paulo Area, Brazil
- Wenovate OICBoard Member2012 — 2015São Paulo Area, Brazil
- CVDValeBoard Member2012 — 2013São Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
- IMEVE S/ABoard Member2011 — 2013Jaboticabal Area, Brazil
- GeofusionBoard Member2011 — 2013São Paulo Area, Brazil
- Enalta Inovacoes Tecnologicas S/ABoard Member2010 — 2013
- Bug Brasil Bio-agentsBoard Member2009 — 2013Piracicaba Area, Brazil
- edge itBoard Member2008 — 2013
- MagnaMedBoard Member2008 — 2013
- Fundo CriatecRegional Fund Manager2007 — 2013
- ABA Brasil / Imperium BrazilPartner2005 — 2007
- FAMA InvestimentosSales2004 — 2005
- Banco SantosTrainee & Junior Sales Manager2003 — 2004
Skills & more
Venture Capital99Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Business Planning62Business Strategy78Emerging Markets47Strategy99Investments69Equities14Private Equity38Business Development8Financial Modeling8
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Innovation ManagementAngel InvestingSeed CapitalDue DiligenceInternational TradeMergers & AcquisitionsLeadershipProduct DevelopmentSaaSBusiness ModelingNew Business DevelopmentNegotiationFrom Francisco's professional profile.
Colleagues at SP Ventures
Alberto Mulás
Principal, Investments at Community Investment Management
Alexandre Stephan
Partner at SP Ventures
Ariadne Caballero
Investor at Capria Ventures
Beatriz Bonetto
Investor at SP Ventures
Fabián León
Manager, Investments at Community Investment Management
Felipe Guth
Partner at SP Ventures
Felipe Romano
Associate at SP Ventures
Henrique Zanuzzo
Investor at SP Ventures
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Alex Bondar
Partner at Acre Venture Partners
David Pierson
Managing Director at Syngenta Group Ventures
Filipe Lobão de Almeida
Partner at SP Ventures
Laura Mello de Andrea Constantini
Co-founder & Venture Partner at Astella Investimentos
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Francisco Jardim?
- Francisco Jardim is co-founder and managing partner of SP Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on agri-food, climate, and life-science technologies across Latin America. The firm manages approximately USD 200 million in assets under management across three funds, with offices in São Paulo and Mexico City. Jardim has over a decade of investing experience and leads the firm's investment strategy in agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainability.
- Where does Francisco Jardim work?
- Francisco Jardim is General Partner at SP Ventures.
- What check size does Francisco Jardim write?
- Francisco Jardim typically writes checks of $100K – $6M.
- Where did Francisco Jardim go to school?
- Francisco Jardim studied at Saint Louis University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and International Business); Saint Louis University (Minor, Spanish Language and Literature); EAB.
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