SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures is an investment and advisory firm based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly in the agrifood, supply chain, sustainability, and climate sectors. It operates the Thrive Agtech Accelerator, an innovation platform dedicated to supporting sustainable agri-food companies through acceleration, mentorship, and venture-building services. SVG Ventures collaborates with public and private organizations to foster strategy, innovation, and global expansion. The firm is known for its extensive network and hands-on approach, providing multi-stage investments and resources to help startups at all stages of development succeed in the agtech and food tech industries.

Alberto Acito

Managing Partner and Executive

John Cassidy

Managing Director of Canada

John Hartnett

Founder and CEO

Michael Macolino

Managing Director, APAC

Danny O'Brien

Managing Director, EMEA and Global Programs

John Ryan

Partner

Greg B. Young

Venture Partner

Past deals in Industrial Automation

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.

Muddy Machines

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of farm machinery designed to work in labor-intensive crops. The company's autonomous robot platform can deploy tools that utilize computer vision and machine learning to predict crop maturity and engage in precision harvesting by carefully and selectively harvesting crops in the field to avoid any damage, enabling farmers to grow more produce locally and ensure that the crops are fresh.

Iamus Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Iamus Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Ireland that focuses on developing advanced technology for the poultry industry. The company has created robotic systems specifically designed to assist poultry farmers in making informed and safer production decisions. Over the past two years, Iamus has collaborated with poultry processors worldwide to identify key performance indicators that its robots can continuously monitor within poultry sheds. This technology captures automatic and accurate data regarding the birds and their environment, allowing for real-time analysis and intervention. By utilizing machine learning, Iamus transforms visual, environmental, and biometric data into actionable insights, thereby addressing the increasing demands of modern, intensive broiler production and helping producers optimize their operations.

Ladybug Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an autonomous robotics technology designed to automate repetitive and labour-intensive tasks in agriculture. The company offers AI-powered plant-level automation as a service to the farmers through intelligent autonomous machines that sense the environment using an advanced sensor suite, navigate autonomously and perform tasks with high precision and under strict quality control, enabling farmers to overcome manual labour shortage challenges.

Verdi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Verdi is focused on creating a data science platform that enhances precision agriculture, starting with irrigation management. The company develops scalable control systems that provide automation and plant-level healthcare, specifically designed to function effectively in challenging agricultural environments. By utilizing a network of irrigation valves powered by geospatial analytics, Verdi enables farmers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation. This technology allows for the customization of water and fertilizer application at the plant level, facilitating better management of cultivation practices. Through external integrations, Verdi aims to support farmers and growers in building, managing, and scaling their precision agriculture systems effectively.

Bloomfield

Seed Round in 2021
Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.

Autonomous Pivot

Seed Round in 2021
Autonomous Pivot specializes in transforming traditional center-pivot irrigation systems into autonomous robotics platforms that enhance agricultural productivity. By integrating advanced technologies such as on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar, the company provides continuous, noninvasive monitoring of soil water content. This innovative approach, combined with proprietary deep learning and artificial intelligence, allows for automatic detection of crop symptoms and facilitates autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. The platform aims to empower growers to maximize yields while minimizing costs, ultimately supporting sustainable farming practices and addressing global food production challenges.

Bloomfield

Seed Round in 2021
Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.

Vertum Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vertum Technologies designs & builds robotic farming assistants that help indoor farmers increase yield and improve environmental sustainability.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Venture Round in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

Orbis MES

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Orbis MES Ltd. specialise in the supply of Manufacturing Intelligence Systems combining Information and Analytics for the Food and Beverage Industry. Orbis MES have built deep domain experience over 20 years.

FarmWise

Seed Round in 2017
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.
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