SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures|THRIVE is a prominent global agrifood investment and innovation platform headquartered in Los Gatos, California. The firm uniquely integrates an accelerator program, THRIVE Accelerator, with a dedicated venture capital arm, THRIVE Ventures. Their core mission is to identify, invest in, and scale early-stage companies that are developing disruptive technologies within the agriculture and food technology sectors. This dual approach allows them to nurture nascent ideas while also providing critical capital for growth.

THRIVE Ventures primarily targets Seed to Series A stage companies, offering both financial backing and strategic support. Their investment thesis centers on innovations that address pressing challenges across the agrifood value chain, including sustainable agriculture practices, precision farming, food safety, and supply chain optimization. The firm has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering innovation, having invested in over 70 companies through THRIVE Ventures. Additionally, the THRIVE Accelerator program has successfully graduated over 120 startups, further solidifying their role in cultivating emerging talent and solutions in the sector.

SVG Ventures|THRIVE manages multiple investment vehicles, including THRIVE Fund I, which successfully raised $25 million, and THRIVE Fund II, which secured $50 million. These funds enable the firm to deploy capital into promising startups aligned with their vision. Typically, THRIVE Ventures issues initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their focus on early-stage growth. Their comprehensive strategy, combining acceleration with direct investment, positions them as a pivotal player in driving technological advancements and sustainable solutions across the global agrifood ecosystem.