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.
Verdi is focused on creating a data science platform that enhances precision agriculture, starting with irrigation management. The company develops scalable control systems that provide automation and plant-level healthcare, specifically designed to function effectively in challenging agricultural environments. By utilizing a network of irrigation valves powered by geospatial analytics, Verdi enables farmers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation. This technology allows for the customization of water and fertilizer application at the plant level, facilitating better management of cultivation practices. Through external integrations, Verdi aims to support farmers and growers in building, managing, and scaling their precision agriculture systems effectively.
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Nurture Growth Bio fertilizer is a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. They produce liquid organic fertilizer. They help customers increase their yields while decreasing their other chemical inputs, resulting in a bountiful harvest and an increase in revenue.
Susterre is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding applications.
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Healthy Cow is an ag-biotech company that develops preventative solutions for reproductive issues in dairy cows. Its mission is to provide innovative animal health solutions for farmers focusing on the care for cow health while producing healthy milk. Healthy Cow was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Spornado is an Agtech company providing an early alert system for crop disease that detects disease in the field. Its low-technology device sits in a field and collects disease spores from the air and water that enable farmers to decide when to spray fungicide.
Stream Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Edmonton, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of hyperspectral imaging devices, including the ColorFlow Lens. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating innovative camera lenses and related software that enables users to update, modify, and share images in real time. Stream Technologies connects camera manufacturers, systems integrators, algorithm developers, and researchers through its advanced hyperspectral platform, facilitating a wide range of applications in spectral imaging.
Milk Moovement is a Developer of a dairy supply chain management platform designed to track milk pick-ups and monitoring milk production. The company's platform is a comprehensive tool that tracks dairy production and quality by using a cloud-based web and mobile solution, giving users access to key information in real-time, enabling all supply chain stakeholders (producers, processors, transporters, testing labs, and cooperatives) to have access to milk performance metrics and in-depth information on current production, quality, and historical data right at their fingertips.
Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. manufactures livestock waste recycling systems. It offers manure treatment system which is installed at dairy and hog operations throughout Canada and the United States. The company serves agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments in North America. Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Calgary, Canada.
Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. manufactures livestock waste recycling systems. It offers manure treatment system which is installed at dairy and hog operations throughout Canada and the United States. The company serves agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments in North America. Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Calgary, Canada.
MagGrow, an Irish company based in Dublin, develops innovative magnetic spraying systems for the horticulture and arable sectors of the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including the MagGrow backpack 1200, vertical boom, nozzle adapter, and the MagGrow boom Kit 7000, which is designed from cast aluminum and features no moving parts. The patented MagGrow technology enhances droplet formation, resulting in significant benefits such as up to 70% drift reduction and improved spray coverage of 20-40%. This technology not only reduces pesticide usage and conserves resources like water and labor but also extends application windows and complies with environmental and legislative standards. MagGrow operates in key markets including the USA, Canada, and Europe, serving customers with a focus on efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices.