SVG Ventures

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.

Food4All operates a platform focused on reducing food waste and providing affordable food options. By leveraging data analysis, the company connects partners, such as supermarkets, with consumers seeking discounted products that are nearing their best before dates. This approach allows customers to save money while simultaneously helping retailers turn potential losses into profits. Ultimately, Food4All's services promote environmental sustainability by minimizing food waste and facilitating access to quality food at reduced prices.

Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer specializes in producing liquid organic fertilizers as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. The company focuses on creating bio-organic fertilizers for various sectors, including agriculture, horticulture, turf, and ornamental industries. By utilizing biotechnology, Nurture Growth rescues and upcycles food waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, transforming it into eco-friendly microbial fertilizers. This innovative approach enables growers to achieve higher yields while reducing reliance on chemical inputs, contributing to more bountiful harvests and increased revenue. Nurture Growth's products are designed to be easy to use, effective, and safe for people, animals, and the environment.

Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.

Healthy Cow is an ag-biotech company that develops preventative solutions for reproductive issues in dairy cows. Its mission is to provide innovative animal health solutions for farmers focusing on the care for cow health while producing healthy milk. Healthy Cow was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Foodlocker Limited operates a platform for foodstuff and grocery items in Africa. It offers baby food, baking, biscuit, cereals, condiments, drinks, fish, fruits, kitchen items, meat, oil, pasta, poultry, processed food, provisions, snacks, staples, sweets, tubers, and vegetables. The company is based in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Pheronym is creating an all-natural highly effective insect control for agriculture. By leveraging pheromone spray they double nematode’s effectiveness as an organic insecticide to rival chemicals, without any of the negative health or environmental impact.

Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers specifically designed for hydroponic growers. Using proprietary technology, the company transforms food waste into industrial-grade, water-soluble organic nutrients that enhance plant growth during critical structural and foliar phases. Re-Nuble's offerings include organic-based solutions that promote microbial activity in the root zone, supporting sustainable farming practices. The company markets its products through both retail stores and online platforms primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble aims to provide affordable, peat-free inputs that improve hydroponic yields while reducing reliance on chemically-based alternatives.

Olombria is an agricultural technology company focused on enhancing crop yields through innovative pollination solutions. The company has developed an integrated system that utilizes flies and a chemical signaling device to supplement traditional bee pollination services. By curating fly behavior and providing horticultural growers with critical information on pollinators and environmental conditions, Olombria enables cultivators to optimize pollination processes. This approach not only increases productivity but also ensures access to essential ecosystem services for crop pollination in wild plants, ultimately leading to improved harvest outcomes.

Alesca Life Technologies, headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in urban farming solutions that leverage advanced software technology and agricultural machinery. The company manufactures systems for hydroponic and aeroponic farming, often utilizing shipping containers to create efficient farming environments in urban areas where arable land is scarce. Alesca Life offers several products, including the Every Day Nutrition solution for commercial-scale farming and EDN Fresh, which facilitates the onsite production of microgreens and baby-leaf greens. Additionally, the EDN Sprout app connects users to Alesca Life's analytics and optimization platform, enhancing farming operations. By providing technical assistance and software support, Alesca Life aims to empower clients, such as hotel owners, to improve urban fertility and food production.

ProteoSense, LLC specializes in developing advanced pathogen detection solutions for the food industry. Founded in 2013 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers RapidScan, a handheld testing system that enables quick identification of food-borne pathogens such as E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and campylobacter. This system is designed for use in time-critical and remote applications, catering to various stakeholders in the food supply chain, including growers, packers, processors, shippers, and wholesalers. The testing technology allows for immediate results without the need for enrichment time, making it accessible for use by non-technical personnel in field and manufacturing settings. ProteoSense is committed to enhancing food safety and quality through its innovative solutions.

Boost Biomes, Inc. specializes in developing microbiome products aimed at enhancing food production and agricultural sustainability. The company utilizes a discovery platform that employs high-throughput DNA sequencing, selective enrichment, and advanced bioinformatics to identify multi-microbial products with significant commercial applications. This innovative approach is designed to be faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods, allowing for the development of naturally occurring microbes that can effectively manage diseases affecting high-value crops. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Boost Biomes aims to contribute to food security by engineering microbiomes that improve crop health and shelf-life.

Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers specifically designed for hydroponic growers. Using proprietary technology, the company transforms food waste into industrial-grade, water-soluble organic nutrients that enhance plant growth during critical structural and foliar phases. Re-Nuble's offerings include organic-based solutions that promote microbial activity in the root zone, supporting sustainable farming practices. The company markets its products through both retail stores and online platforms primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble aims to provide affordable, peat-free inputs that improve hydroponic yields while reducing reliance on chemically-based alternatives.

Intrinsyx Bio focuses on the development and commercialization of plant probiotics derived from extensive academic research on the plant microbiome conducted at the University of Washington. The company specializes in a collection of endophytic microbes that enhance nitrogen fixation, improve phosphorus efficiency, and bolster plants' resilience against various stressors, including salinity and drought. Its innovations include shelf-stable microbial inoculants designed to significantly boost crop yield and nutrient use efficiency. These advancements have attracted interest from major players in the agricultural sector, as they offer a sustainable solution to enhance crop productivity while reducing reliance on excess fertilizers.

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.

3Bar Biologics Inc. is a bioscience company located in Columbus, Ohio, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative solutions. Established in 2013, the company specializes in the development of Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system that utilizes naturally occurring microbes tailored to specific crops and soil conditions. This all-natural product aims to increase crop yields and produce healthier plants by employing beneficial microorganisms. Bio-YIELD was first introduced to farmers in the eastern Corn Belt in 2014 and is supported by over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. The firm is committed to expanding its reach to global markets as it gathers further data to support its products, promoting sustainable farming practices that protect farmers' investments in their land and seeds.

Farm Dog is focused on providing growers with a pest and disease management toolkit that aims to enhance crop protection while promoting environmental sustainability. The software developed by Farm Dog assists farmers in reducing pesticide usage and protecting their yields. It enables users to save time in scouting fields, share observations, and make informed treatment decisions based on comprehensive agricultural data. The toolkit offers valuable insights into yields and resource inputs, allowing farmers to effectively track pests, diseases, and weeds, as well as manage trap counts and geo-reference findings with photographs. Through these features, Farm Dog contributes to more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.

Soliculture is a developer of photovoltaic technologies to offer greenhouse growers the second harvest of electricity without impacting plant growth. The company's LUMO greenhouse provides the agricultural industry with a clean source of renewable energy and sustainable technologies that are symbiotic with optimized growing practices. It was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.

Wheyhey Ltd. is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in producing high-protein ice creams. Founded in 2011, Wheyhey offers products in popular flavors such as chocolate and vanilla. The company's ice creams are designed to cater to health-conscious consumers, featuring sugar-free recipes made from natural and organic ingredients. Wheyhey aims to provide a delicious way for individuals to increase their protein intake while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With additional offices in Germany, Kuwait, and Finland, Wheyhey also focuses on convenient online sales, allowing customers to order their products and have them delivered directly to their homes.

California Safe Soil, LLC specializes in the research, manufacturing, and supply of sustainable organic fertilizers, primarily producing liquid soil amendments from food waste. Founded in 2011 and located in McClelland, California, the company focuses on recycling organic materials from supermarkets to create a high-quality liquid fertilizer known as Harvest-to-Harvest. This innovative process not only enhances agricultural productivity at a low cost but also assists supermarkets in improving hygiene and reducing waste disposal expenses. By converting food scraps into valuable fertilizer, California Safe Soil supports farmers in increasing crop yields while minimizing nitrate runoff, ultimately contributing to better environmental outcomes for air, water, and soil quality. The company's commitment to safe and effective solutions enables it to meet the diverse needs of its agricultural and retail customers.