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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.

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http://svgpartners.com
http://svgventures.com
http://thriveagrifood.com
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https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/63176-32
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John Hartnett

CEO and Founder

Past deals in Food Processing

Foodlocker

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Foodlocker Limited operates a platform for foodstuff and grocery items in Africa. It offers baby food, baking, biscuit, cereals, condiments, drinks, fish, fruits, kitchen items, meat, oil, pasta, poultry, processed food, provisions, snacks, staples, sweets, tubers, and vegetables. The company is based in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Talam Biotech

Series A in 2020
Talam Biotech specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products and technologies aimed at identifying functional microbes within a four-month timeframe. The company offers a range of tailored solutions, including bioremediation and biostimulant products, targeting various sectors such as oilfield and gas industries, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Their patented EcoPile technology effectively removes organic pollutants from soils and sediments, while the Constructed Function Microbiome platform utilizes natural microbial consortia to enhance crop yield, improve soil quality, and mitigate heavy metal accumulation in crops. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, Talam Biotech is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil to promote safe food production.

Talam Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Talam Biotech specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products and technologies aimed at identifying functional microbes within a four-month timeframe. The company offers a range of tailored solutions, including bioremediation and biostimulant products, targeting various sectors such as oilfield and gas industries, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Their patented EcoPile technology effectively removes organic pollutants from soils and sediments, while the Constructed Function Microbiome platform utilizes natural microbial consortia to enhance crop yield, improve soil quality, and mitigate heavy metal accumulation in crops. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, Talam Biotech is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil to promote safe food production.