SVG Ventures

Founded in 2010, SVG Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. It focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies operating within the agrifood, supply chain, sustainability, and climate sectors.

John Hartnett

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Water

Biogaria

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Biogaria is a revolutionary organic fertilizer that answers a critical demand in agriculture by providing precise water control at the cellular level. Its solution dramatically improves crop development and plant health.

NewWave Biotech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability through innovative practices. The company's mission centers on producing higher volumes of nutritious produce while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional farming methods. NewWave Biotech emphasizes the importance of soil health, employing techniques that allow for the remediation and rehabilitation of agricultural land. This approach not only enhances soil quality but also supports farmers in maintaining sustainable practices that ensure the long-term viability of food, water, and clean energy resources. Through its commitment to these principles, NewWave Biotech aims to contribute to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.

Permalution

Grant in 2023
Permalution specializes in developing innovative solutions to address global water scarcity and climate change challenges. The company's core technology involves harvesting water from fog and clouds, utilizing mesh filters to capture water droplets in arid regions or areas with limited traditional water sources.

Aquacycl

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2016, Aquacycl specializes in onsite wastewater treatment solutions. Its core product is a bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactor that eliminates primary sludge and converts energy into direct electricity, reducing total sludge volumes and eliminating methane production. Aquacycl's scalable systems cater to residential, industrial, agricultural, military, and commercial applications.

Swan Systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Swan Systems is a software company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management in agriculture. The platform integrates data from various sources to create tailored irrigation and nutrient plans aimed at optimizing crop yields, minimizing waste, and reducing costs. Swan Systems offers real-time monitoring and analytics, empowering growers to make informed decisions regarding their irrigation and fertilization practices. By delivering a sophisticated yet user-friendly management tool, Swan Systems supports large-scale irrigators in effectively scheduling water and nutrient applications across a variety of agricultural operations, including field crops, horticultural crops, and turf. The company's overarching goal is to enhance farmers’ profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Green Feed Solutions

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Green Feed Solutions is a hydroponic farming company dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture through eco-friendly practices. By utilizing vertical farming techniques, the company cultivates natural animal feed that enhances livestock health and improves dairy yields. Green Feed Solutions aims to assist Canadian farmers in achieving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by minimizing water waste, reducing fertilizer usage, and decreasing crop losses. Through its innovative platform, the company contributes to a more sustainable farming ecosystem, aligning agricultural productivity with ecological responsibility.

RHST Industries

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
RHST Industries has developed a disruptive NATURE-BASED SOLUTION technology that directly impacts sustainable and resilient agriculture by addressing and alleviating the current and increasing challenges related to climate change and freshwater scarcity.

GroGuru

Venture Round in 2020
GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service that enables farmers to monitor and manage irrigation effectively. The company leverages an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. By utilizing advanced analytics, GroGuru offers real-time insights and recommendations that help farmers optimize water usage, improve crop yields, and make informed decisions regarding irrigation schedules and fertilizer application. The company's solutions aim to promote sustainable farming practices while reducing input costs and conserving vital water resources.

Wellntel

Venture Round in 2019
Wellntel is a company that specializes in groundwater monitoring systems. They have developed an affordable and accurate method for measuring water quantity in private wells using non-invasive sensors. This data is then transmitted to a cloud-based platform, providing real-time insights into groundwater usage and replenishment rates. Wellntel's system aims to empower families and farmers with information about their groundwater, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding conservation efforts and reducing water risks associated with lack of monitoring.

Hydratico

Hydratico offers modular, CO2 neutral water treatment stations. It brings a new method of hydrodynamic evaporation - Supercavitation.

Typha

Typha Co develops a regenerative system to remediate freshwater lakes by converting agricultural runoff into horticultural products. The approach supports nutrient upcycling, biodiversity through plant harvesting, and the recovery of critical minerals, offering rural growers renewable, biodegradable alternatives to peat moss, rock wool, and plastic.
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