Spruce Capital Partners

Spruce Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in the life sciences sector, with a strong focus on biogreentech. The firm's principals are seasoned investors and thought leaders who possess extensive experience in guiding entrepreneurs towards building successful biogreentech companies. In addition to managing venture funds, Spruce Capital Partners is dedicated to fostering new talent in the industry, providing thought leadership, and promoting innovation on a global scale, particularly in regions such as Malaysia and the United States. The team has collaborated for over a decade, leveraging their collective expertise to influence the development of the life sciences industry.

Ganesh Kishore Ph.D

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Greg Young

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Past deals in Pest Control

Provivi

Series C in 2020
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.

Crop Enhancement

Series B in 2020
Crop Enhancement LLC is an early-stage specialty materials company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011. The company focuses on developing innovative anchoring and controlled-release formulation technologies for agricultural chemicals. Its advanced agrochemical formulations utilize environmentally friendly chemistry to enhance crop yields and profitability while minimizing the reliance on synthetic pesticides. Crop Enhancement's products include proprietary films that modify plant surfaces, improving resistance to pests and diseases. This approach not only supports sustainable farming practices but also enables precise delivery of active ingredients and fertilizers, ultimately benefiting growers through increased efficiency and reduced chemical use.

Provivi

Series C in 2019
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.

Provivi

Series B in 2017
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.
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