Semillero Partners

Semillero Partners is a growth equity firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as food, beverage, agribusiness, food technology, wellness, and sustainability. Semillero Partners aims to build genuine and trusted partnerships with entrepreneurs, particularly in overlooked and underserved markets worldwide, to enhance sustainable value for all stakeholders involved. Through its investment strategy, the firm supports companies that contribute to the circular economy and promotes innovative solutions within its target sectors.

Alexander Borschow

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jonathan Lassers

Founder and Partner

Pranav Maganti

Senior Investment Associate

Gualberto Rodriguez III

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

11 past transactions

MUY

Venture Round in 2022
RobinFood is an operator of a chain of restaurants used to provide access to quality and affordable homemade food. Its restaurants leverage its own technology through which customizable orders could be placed by choosing various dishes based on their features and nutrients through a touch screen that enables customers to receive a meal in less than five minutes after ordering. RobinFood was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

Clover Food Lab

Convertible Note in 2022
Clover Food Lab is a fast food chain based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in vegetarian cuisine. Founded in 2008 by Ayr Muir, the company operates through food trucks and restaurants, offering a menu that changes daily and seasonally. This approach reflects a commitment to using locally sourced ingredients from nearby farmers, with a significant emphasis on organic components. Clover Food Lab provides a variety of dishes, including sandwiches and homemade popovers, aiming to deliver healthy fast food options at affordable prices.

Sanzo

Series A in 2022
Sanzo is a New York-based company founded in 2018 by Sandro Roco, specializing in the production of fruit-flavored sparkling water that features real fruit and contains no added sugars. The brand offers a selection of low-calorie beverages, including lychee, alphonso mango, and calamansi, all of which are crafted to provide an authentic flavor experience. Each 12 oz serving contains fewer than 20 calories and 5g of sugar, derived solely from the natural fruit ingredients. Sanzo's products are available through retail partnerships with vendors such as Whole Foods and PopUp Grocer, positioning the brand as a direct-to-consumer option for those seeking refreshing and quality drinks without preservatives.

Scout

Seed Round in 2021
Scout Canning Inc. produces canned seafood products. The company offers Atlantic Canadian lobsters, PEI mussels with roasted red peppers and tomatoes, and Ontario lake trout with dill. Scout Canning Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

PRoduce

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online marketplace intended to connect consumers with locally sourced produce. The company provides the ability to select, purchase, and receive products harvested or made 100% in Puerto Rico directly to your home or office, a subscription service for regular delivery of varied local products, and post-sale support, enabling customers to enjoy fresh, local produce and contribute to the local economy.

Better Juice

Seed Round in 2021
Better Juice Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in biotechnology aimed at reducing sugar content in fruit juices. The company’s innovative technology employs non-GMO processes to convert sugars present in juices, such as monosaccharides and disaccharides, into prebiotic and non-digestible fibers, all while preserving the flavor of the beverage. This solution enables industrial juice producers to lower or eliminate sugar in popular juices like orange, apple, and grape juice, which typically contain high sugar levels. Supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub, Better Juice addresses the growing consumer demand for healthier beverage options by offering a simple way to enjoy natural juices without excessive sugar.

MUY

Venture Round in 2021
RobinFood is an operator of a chain of restaurants used to provide access to quality and affordable homemade food. Its restaurants leverage its own technology through which customizable orders could be placed by choosing various dishes based on their features and nutrients through a touch screen that enables customers to receive a meal in less than five minutes after ordering. RobinFood was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

Apres

Series A in 2019
Après, a digital-first company based in San Francisco, offers a plant-based protein beverage developed specifically for premium whole-body replenishment

Tasty Smart

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tasty Smart is a manufacturer of gluten-free and vegan pastry products for consumers. They sell cookies in flavors like guava, almond, and chocolate chip, as well as pancake and cake mixes.

Farmer's Fridge

Convertible Note in 2018
Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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