SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2010 and located in Los Gatos, California. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those focused on agrifood, supply chain, sustainability, and climate sectors. SVG Ventures collaborates with both public and private organizations to enhance strategy, innovation, and global expansion efforts. With a team of experienced technology leaders from around the world, SVG Ventures actively engages with its portfolio companies to foster their growth and success.

John Cassidy

Managing Director, Canada

John Hartnett

Founder and CEO

Past deals in GreenTech

Cynomys

Venture Round in 2024
Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.

Advanced Agriscience

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Advanced Agriscience is a public benefit company focused on synthetic biology and the creation of biological solutions for managing abiotic stress in agriculture. By leveraging synthetic biology, the firm designs and develops microbes that enhance crop protection and promote climate resilience. This innovative approach allows farmers to minimize their dependence on traditional chemical pesticides, thereby improving the sustainability of agricultural practices. Through its work, Advanced Agriscience aims to contribute to more resilient farming systems and environmentally friendly solutions in the agricultural sector.

NewWave Biotech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability. The company aims to produce greater volumes of nutritious crops while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional practices. By emphasizing the remediation and enhancement of soil quality, NewWave Biotech enables farmers to rehabilitate their land through straightforward methods. This approach not only improves agricultural productivity but also promotes the sustained availability of food, water, and clean energy. Through its innovative practices, NewWave Biotech contributes to a more sustainable agricultural system.

Solena

Grant in 2023
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through the study of soil microbiomes. By developing biological capital technologies, Solena aims to improve farmers' profitability by providing tailored biological inputs that help preserve and calibrate soil diversity. The company offers sampling kits that measure and appraise the biological health of soils, giving farmers access to valuable insights and tools for sustainable farming practices. This approach supports environmentally friendly agriculture while addressing the challenges faced by modern farmers.

Ficosterra

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.

Krilltech

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Krilltech is an agricultural technology company that provides disruptive solutions based on green nanotechnology.

Ac-Planta

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japan-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2018. It specializes in researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to enhance plant resilience against heat, drought, and salt damage. One of its key products, Skeepon, is formulated to improve the adaptability of plants in challenging environmental conditions, addressing issues related to climate change. Through the innovative application of epigenetic technology, Ac-Planta aims to enhance plant growth and quality, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and food security while combating desertification. The company's efforts are focused on solving global food and environmental challenges through scientific advancements in plant health.

Autonomous Pivot

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

ReEnvision Ag

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ReEnvision Ag specializes in the development of advanced row crop planters aimed at enhancing efficiency in commercial agriculture. The company's innovative planter system, which is currently under provisional patent, utilizes a cone-shaped dibble to ensure precise seed placement and spacing. This technology significantly minimizes the number of necessary field passes for operations like disc ripping and field cultivating, resulting in reduced labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. By promoting a traceable and sustainable food source, ReEnvision Ag enables farmers to optimize crop yields and profit potential while minimizing environmental impact.

Mi Terro

Seed Round in 2023
Mi Terro is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from agricultural waste, specifically targeting the flexible packaging sector. Unlike other businesses that convert agricultural byproducts into food items, Mi Terro repurposes this waste to create ocean degradable and home compostable packaging solutions. Their innovative materials can be utilized across various applications, including fresh produce, dry food, fashion, and cleaning products. By using agricultural byproducts, Mi Terro's process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional plastic and paper production, generating up to 90% less CO2. The company aims to redefine the circular economy by transforming waste into sustainable materials, ultimately providing additional income opportunities for farmers worldwide and addressing global environmental challenges.

SenseGrass

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence software for agriculture. Its core offering is a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced AI algorithms to provide real-time analysis of soil health and nutrient management. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurers, and government departments. By utilizing technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and rover bots, SenseGrass enables farmers to monitor crop conditions, pest populations, and overall plant health. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices by helping to reduce chemical fertilizer use while increasing crop yields.

Ficosterra

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.

Cynomys

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.

Silicate

Grant in 2023
Sligo is on a mission to use geochemistry to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, removes excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it over geological timescale.

Pink Farms

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, focusing on producing pesticide-free food in a controlled environment. The company specializes in the cultivation of lettuces and microgreens using a hydroponic growing system, ensuring that customers receive organic and nutritious food alternatives. Committed to sustainability, Pink Farms emphasizes minimizing waste throughout the supply chain while delivering high-quality, safe products directly to urban consumers. By allowing customers to easily access natural leaves, Pink Farms aims to enhance urban living through healthier food options.

umgrauemeio

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Um Grau e Meio is a climate tech company focused on advancing forest fire prevention and environmental protection. It has developed a methodology to address wildfires in their early stages, utilizing specific technology to enhance the five key operational pillars of wildfire management: prevention, detection, communication, mobilization, and fire combat planning. By offering a centralized platform and a team of experts in engineering, data science, forestry, and law, the company provides clients with real-time solutions to mitigate forest fires and minimize their environmental impact. This comprehensive approach not only aims to manage immediate wildfire threats but also emphasizes long-term environmental sustainability.

Arpac Drones

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ARPAC delivers important results in pest control through their own research and development of their aircraft and application systems; as well as, performing services in locations where other vehicles can not reach.

Soilgenic Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.

Pure Life Carbon

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pure Life Carbon is an AgTech business specializing in advanced carbon products for the agricultural industry. The company focuses on R&D, environmental impacts, and the displacement of outdated products. It is on a mission to create technologies that will protect the environment, reduce the impact of global warming, and support premium crop growth and production. Pure Life Carbon was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Growcer

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growcer is a manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.

Picketa Systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Picketa Systems Precision specializes in advanced plant tissue analysis technology that enables real-time evaluation of nutrient content in crops. By providing a system that eliminates turnaround time for analyzing plant samples, the company allows growers to make timely, data-driven decisions that enhance their agricultural practices. Its platform independently scans nutrient concentrations from plant tissues and soil, offering insights related to nutrient data, location-specific weather, and fertilizer application history. This information helps farmers manage fertilizer use effectively and optimize their crop yields season after season. Through its innovative approach, Picketa Systems Precision supports growers in tracking field performance and assessing the impact of different agricultural techniques and products.

Highpoint Ag Bedding

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Highpoint Ag Bedding is a Zero Waste Environmental Recycling firm that was the first to address the horse stall residual waste crisis while also reducing non-point source pollution and global warming in a multibillion-dollar market.

Soilgenic Technologies

Grant in 2022
Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.

Agriplay

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
AgriPlay Ventures is a vertical farming and technology firm focused on alleviating food poverty by transforming underutilized commercial spaces into efficient indoor farms. The company employs modular vertical farming technology that allows for crop cultivation in urban settings while minimizing resource usage. Utilizing hydroponics, LED lighting, and automated controls, AgriPlay's systems enable clients to grow a diverse range of crops in repurposed infrastructure. This innovative approach not only reduces dependence on traditional agriculture but also promotes a more sustainable food system.

Lwanda Biotech

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lwanda Biotech is an environmental remediation social enterprise. It is an environmental cleanup company that creates solutions to the problems of plastic waste and gas emissions. They tackling the pollution and greenhouse gas emissions problem.

Vertum Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Vertum Technologies designs & builds robotic farming assistants that help indoor farmers increase yield and improve environmental sustainability.

Material Futures Lab

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Material Futures is a chemical company that specializes in transforming micro-organisms into miniature dye factories. By leveraging these innovative biological processes, the company produces masterbatches, paints, coatings, and textile dyes. This approach not only provides clients with access to eco-friendly dye solutions but also aims to significantly reduce industrial water pollution associated with traditional dyeing methods. Through its sustainable practices, Material Futures addresses environmental concerns while offering effective alternatives for various industries.

Smart Agri Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Smart Agri Labs specializes in developing an AI-powered crop input intelligence platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience. The company provides farmers and agribusinesses with data-driven solutions, starting with seed variety recommendations and extending to a wider array of crop inputs, including biologicals. Their platform integrates advanced machine learning techniques with crowdsourced data analytics, fostering a collaborative environment where farmers, agricultural experts, and data scientists can share insights and knowledge. This approach not only aims to improve the sustainability and profitability of small farms globally but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding crop input selection, placement, and management.

RHST Industries

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
RHST Industries has developed a disruptive NATURE-BASED SOLUTION technology that directly impacts sustainable and resilient agriculture by addressing and alleviating the current and increasing challenges related to climate change and freshwater scarcity.

Autonomous Pivot

Seed Round in 2021
Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

Vertum Technologies

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

Arva Intelligence

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Arva Intelligence is a company focused on enhancing sustainable agriculture through an advanced agricultural intelligence platform. By connecting growers to customers in developing environmental industries, it facilitates true sustainability and carbon impact. The platform employs agronomic AI to deliver highly-verified credits while prioritizing producer profitability, thereby maximizing land values both now and in the future. In addition, Arva Intelligence offers AI-powered predictive analytics, environmentally matched seed selection, and comprehensive industry reports. These tools enable farmers to improve the economic viability of the agricultural supply chain while promoting the environmental health of their farmland.

Talam Biotech

Series A in 2020
Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.

GroGuru

Venture Round in 2020
GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service focused on irrigation monitoring and management. The company's platform utilizes an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. This data-driven system enables farmers to optimize water usage and improve crop yields by offering real-time insights and recommendations for irrigation scheduling and water management. GroGuru aims to promote sustainable farming practices while enhancing agricultural productivity and conserving water resources, ultimately helping farmers reduce input costs associated with water, energy, and fertilizer.

Boomitra

Venture Round in 2020
Boomitra is an innovative carbon marketplace focused on mitigating climate change by collaborating with farmers and landowners globally to enhance agricultural practices. Based in the United States, the company employs proprietary artificial intelligence and satellite technology to monitor, report, and verify soil organic carbon levels to a depth of over 30 centimeters without the need for physical soil sampling, achieving a 99% reduction in measurement costs. This efficient and scalable approach allows Boomitra to operate across diverse landholdings, impacting over 5 million acres and engaging more than 150,000 farmers on four continents. Farmers and landowners benefit significantly from the sale of carbon credits, receiving the majority of the proceeds, which can be reinvested into their farms and local communities. By integrating satellite data and geospatial deep learning, Boomitra promotes sustainable land management and provides cost-effective pathways for farmers to participate in the carbon credit market while assisting organizations in achieving their sustainability goals.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Venture Round in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture, founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative agricultural machinery tailored for specialty row crops. The company focuses on creating robots equipped with computer vision technology that perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides, utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques. This approach addresses the growing concern of herbicide resistance, allowing farmers to cultivate crops sustainably while ensuring the continued supply of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV, positioning it at the forefront of agricultural innovation in a post-herbicide landscape.

Persistence Data Mining

Venture Round in 2018
Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

Persistence Data Mining

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

Talam Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.
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