SVG Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2014

AUM

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Location

Los Gatos, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

SVG Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States with a focus on innovation in agriculture, food, climate, and industrial life sciences. Founded in 2014, the firm is known for its unique THRIVE platform that fosters collaboration and transformation in these industries. The team is diverse, consisting of entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and operators, all sharing a commitment to driving industry change through deep tech solutions.

SVG Ventures invests in startups that bring game-changing innovations to traditional industries, targeting sectors such as industrial life sciences, bioeconomy, next-gen agriculture, food and nutrition, and climate resilience. The firm helps startups scale effectively by leveraging its significant expertise and strategic partnerships. They focus on early to late-stage investments but do not publicly specify check sizes or exact investment amounts.

Notable companies in SVG Ventures' portfolio include Cellar Insights - AI-powered potato storage monitoring, and Spade Technologies - Canadian Agritech expansion, among others. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies with an ecosystem of corporate partners and research collaborations, aiming to address critical food, agriculture, and climate challenges globally.

Industry

ClimateTech Energy Life Sciences Agriculture Biotechnology Food and Beverage

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Greg Young Venture Partner
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John Cassidy Venture Partner
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FAQs about SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
SVG Ventures is located in Los Gatos, California, United States.
SVG Ventures was founded in 2014.
SVG Ventures invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, Energy, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage.
SVG Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Australia and others.
SVG Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
SVG Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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