SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures is an investment and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley, established in 2010. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies and engages closely with its portfolio to foster their growth and success. In addition, SVG Ventures manages the Thrive Fund, a venture capital fund located in Los Gatos, California, which targets sectors such as software, agriculture, ag tech, and food tech. Founded in 2013, Thrive operates a series of accelerators aimed at supporting sustainable agri-food companies. The firm offers a range of services, including acceleration, mentorship, validation, and venture-building, leveraging its extensive network of technology leaders to drive innovation and global expansion for its partners and portfolio companies.

John Hartnett

CEO and Founder

Past deals in GreenTech

Soliculture

Venture Round in 2016
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.