75 Best Venture Capital (VC) Firms Investing in Agriculture Startups

Having a great SaaS product for the agriculture industry is fantastic, but to truly make a splash, you’ll likely need funding to grow and scale. Venture capital (VC) firms specialize in investing in promising startups, and many of them are particularly interested in agtech. This article explores 75 of the top VC firms funding agriculture startups, giving you a roadmap to finding the perfect partner to propel your agtech SaaS business to the next level.

Alumni Ventures Group

Alumni Ventures Group, established in 2014, stands out as the #1 most active venture firm in the US as of 2022 (according to PitchBook). It’s also America’s largest venture firm for individual investors. The firm’s uniqueness lies in its vast network, which is considered its “secret sauce.” By collaborating, they create more value than they could alone. They manage fund families investing across diverse sectors, stages, and regions, led by other established venture firms

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Canada, UK, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, India, Germany, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Finland

Operating since: 2014

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Investment Focus: IoT, Advanced Manufacturing, MarTech, Food & Agriculture, AI/ML, Consumer, AR/VR, Mobility, FinTech, Big Data, CleanTech, CyberSecurity, HealthTech, SaaS, Industrials, Life Sciences, Real Estate Tech, TMT

Number of investments: 1667

Number of exits: 239

Check size: $100K to $10M

Notable investments: BlockFi, Dataminr

Founders/Key People: Michael Collins, Luke Antal 

Website: https://www.av.vc 

Antler 

Antler started in Singapore in 2017 and has quickly become a big name in the early-stage investment scene. They’re famous for being the go-to investor from the very start, focusing on early-stage companies. By 2023, Pitchbook crowned Antler the most active seed-stage VC firm globally. They’re not just about the numbers; they’re deeply invested in nurturing startups that are changing the game, creating jobs, and making a positive impact​​​​. Region-wise, Antler has a strong footing in the Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asian regions, thanks to its Singaporean roots.

Headquarters: Singapore

Investment Geography: Singapore, USA, UK, Australia, Sweden, Netherlands, Indonesia, Norway, Germany, India, South Korea, Denmark, Vietnam, Canada, Kenya, France, Brazil, Pakistan, Finland, Malaysia, Thailand, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, 

French-Guiana, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovakia, Japan, Federated States of Micronesia, Lithuania, China, Latvia, British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Estonia, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, Ethiopia

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed

Investment Focus: AI/Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, EdTech, Energy, FinTech, Food and AgriTech, HealthTech, HRTech, Logistics and Manufacturing, Media and Communication, Mobility, PropTech, Retail and E-Commerce, SaaS

Number of investments: 1175

Number of exits: 77

Check size: $250k

Notable investments: Xanpool, SuperOrdinary, Airalo

Founders/Key People: Edward Knight, Andrea Hajdu-Howe, Anthony Millet

Website: https://www.antler.co 

Arka Venture Labs

Arka Venture Labs is an early-stage accelerator fund that backs B2B entrepreneurs from India who are building global companies. Launched in 2018, they provide capital, mentorship, and access to the startup ecosystems of both Silicon Valley and India. They like to give the first institutional check for pre-seed and seed-stage startups, typically investing up to $400K in each company. Arka’s got a sharp focus on B2B tech/Enterprise/SaaS startups looking to build a global company with their primary customer being in the US/Northern Europe. Their portfolio includes more than 33 diverse startups.

Headquarters: India

Investment Geography: India, USA, Singapore

Operating since: 2018

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed 

Investment Focus: Indian B2B startups (Enterprise Software, B2B, B2B2C, RetailTech, HealthTech, FinTech, Smart City, AgTech, TravelTech, EdTech, Automotive, Energy and Utilities, DeepTech)

Number of investments: 34

Number of exits: 6

Check size: $100k – $400k

Notable investments: ObviouslyAI, Essenvia

Founders/Key People: Yashwanth Hemaraj, Aarushi Khanna

Website: https://arka.vc 

Artesian Capital Management

Artesian Capital Management, founded in 2004 by Jeremy Colless, Matthew Clunies-Ross, and John McCartney, is a global alternative investment management firm based in Sydney, Australia. They specialize in public and private debt, venture capital, and impact investment strategies. The firm is known for its Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) solutions, catering to governments, corporations, and industry groups. With over $1.1 billion in assets under management (AUM), Artesian operates offices in Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, the UK, and the US. Their investment focus includes areas such as agri-food, health, AI, robotics, and education, primarily targeting early-stage ventures​​​​​​​​​​.

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: Australia, USA, China, Singapore, India, Canada, Hong Kong, UK, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Senegal, Israel, Belgium, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Portugal

Operating since: 2004

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Software/Hardware (AgriFood/AgTech/FoodTech, Clean Energy/CleanTech, AI/Robotics, MedTech/Medical Devices) 

Number of investments: 722

Number of exits: 186

Check size: $50k – $1m

Notable investments: Fleet Space Technologies, TurtleTree

Founders/Key People: Jeremy Colless, Matthew Clunies-Ross, John McCartney

Website: https://www.artesianinvest.com/overview-vc 

Arthur Ventures

Arthur Ventures, established in 2008 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a venture capital firm focusing on early growth capital in B2B software companies. They are known for investing beyond Silicon Valley, covering every region of the U.S. and Canada. The firm allows founders to run their companies while providing value where necessary. They usually invest between $500,000 and $3 million in early-stage companies and participate in later-stage investments with other investors. 

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Canada

Operating since: 2008

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Investment Focus: B2B/Enterprise Software (AgTech, MarTech, FinTech, InsurTech, CyberSecurity, Dev Tools, HRTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Real Estate) 

Number of investments: 100

Number of exits: 20

Check size: $500k – $3m

Notable investments: Keap, Stream.io, Terminus

Founders/Key People: Patrick Meenan, Ryan Kruizenga

Website: https://arthurventures.com 

Azure Capital Partners

Azure Capital Partners is a popular early-stage VC firm in San Francisco. They specialize in identifying and investing in late-stage information technology companies. The firm is well-regarded for its industry thought leadership and uses a data-guided approach to strategic decision-making. Azure Capital Partners is generally involved in deals ranging from $10 million to $50 million. The average startup value when Azure Capital Partners invests is between $5 million and $10 million.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, UK, Canada, Spain, Indonesia, Australia

Operating since: 2000

Stages: Post-Seed, Series A, Series B

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, Enterprise Infrastructure, Hardware, AI, ML, Data Analytics, FinTech, Telcom, CyberSecurity, Digital Media, Gaming, E-commerce, Retail, EdTech, HealthTech, MarTech, Consumer Products, Personal Care, Beauty, Fashion, Dating, Social, Semiconductors, AgTech, BioTech, LegalTech, HRTech, TravelTech, AR, VR, Marketplaces 

Number of investments: 200

Number of exits: 78

Check size: $200k – $5m

Notable investments: Native, Clutch

Founders/Key People: Paul Ferris, Mike Kwatinetz 

Website: http://www.azurecap.com 

Beast Ventures

Beast Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage tech startups. Founded in 2015 by Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky, the firm operates actively in the UK, United States, and Europe. The firm predominantly invests in seed-stage, early-stage, and occasionally later-stage companies. They invest across diverse sectors like big data, audio tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and health tech. The firm has backed companies like QBio, LabGenius, and Sonalytic, which Spotify acquired in 2017. 

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, UK, France

Operating since: 2015

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed (Series A, Series B)

Investment Focus: DeepTech (Synthetic Biology, Software, Digital Health, EdTech, Life Sciences, MedTech, Autonomous Drone, Health Care IT, Supply Chain, AgTech)

Number of investments: 37

Number of exits: 19

Check size: $100k – $5m

Notable investments: Lydia.Ai, QBio, Sonalytic

Founders/Key People: Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky

Website: https://www.beast.vc 

BEENEXT

BEENEXT is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 based in Singapore. The firm primarily focuses on investments in startups from India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the USA. BEENEXT is particularly interested in tech startups in sectors like the marketplace, Analytics, EdTech, fintech, AI, data, SaaS, IoT, healthcare, and agritech. 

Headquarters: Singapore

Investment Geography: Singapore, USA, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Turkey, Myanmar, Nigeria

Operating since: 2015

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: AgriTech, AI, Analytics, Cloud Kitchen, EdTech, Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, FoodTech, Gaming, Geotagging, HealthTech, HRTech, IoT, Lifestyle, Logistics, Marketplace, Media, Mobility, PropTech, Real Estate, Satellite, Sustainability 

Number of investments: 418

Number of exits: 35

Check size: $100k-$10m

Notable investments: 90 Seconds, 42 Cards

Founders/Key People: Teruhide Sato, Dirk Van Quaquebeke

Website: https://www.beenext.com 

Better Capital

Better Capital is a venture capital firm based in Santa Clara, California. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage investments and is known for backing innovators who aim to make significant global changes. It has a diverse and substantial portfolio consisting of more than 200 companies, a combined valuation of over $7 billion, and over 700 founders. Better Capital has achieved notable success, with two of its investments reaching unicorn status.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, UK, India, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Croatia

Operating since: 2006

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed

Investment Focus: FinTech, InsurTech, AgTech, EdTech, B2B/Enterprise SaaS, B2C, Gaming, Consumer Brands, HealthTech, Crypto + Decentralized Future 

Number of investments: 302

Number of exits: 19

Check size: $250k – $1m

Notable investments: Slice, Open, Rupeek

Founders/Key People: Vaibhav Domkundwar, 

Website: https://www.bettercapital.vc 

Blackhorn Ventures

Blackhorn Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on companies using advanced engineering and science to enhance resource productivity. Established in 2016, it’s headquartered in Denver, Colorado​​​​​​. The firm primarily invests in sectors like Energy, the Built Environment, Transportation, and Supply Chain, with a keen interest in supporting digital infrastructure for a decarbonized future​​. Blackhorn Ventures participates predominantly in Seed and Series A funding rounds​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, Chile

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Investment Focus: Industrial Resource Efficiency: Software, AI, IoT, Blockchain (Construction, Manufacturing, Health Care, Agriculture, Transportation, Water, Energy)

Number of investments: 108

Number of exits: 9

Check size: $100K – $500K,

Notable investments: Dexterity, Toggle, XWING

Founders/Key People: Philip O’Connor, Melissa Cheong

Website: https://blackhornvc.com 

Blackbird Ventures

Since its inception in 2012, Blackbird has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting startups throughout their journey from idea to beyond IPO. The firm’s portfolio is notable, worth over $7 billion, and includes some of the most successful startups from Australia and New Zealand, such as Canva, Zoox, SafetyCulture, and Culture Amp. Blackbird Ventures focuses on backing generational ambition with generational belief, a philosophy that extends to its approach to investment. They have backed over 100 companies across Australia and New Zealand, with 20% now worth over $100 million and six valued at over $1 billion. 

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: USA, New Zealand, UK, Hong Kong

Operating since: 2012

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B 

Investment Focus: Consumer Tech, Consumer Brands, D2C, FoodTech, AgTech, FinTech, Crypto, EdTech, E-commerce, Marketplace, Enterprise Software, Cloud, HRTech, MarTech, RetailTech, CyberSecurity, Databases, Synthetic Biology, BioTech, MedTech, Digital Health, HealthTech, Robotics, IoT, Autonomous, SpaceTech, Semiconductors, Solar

Number of investments: 246

Number of exits: 23

Check size: $25k – $5m

Notable investments: Canva, Zoox

Founders/Key People: Alex Gifford, James Palmer

Website: https://www.blackbird.vc 

Bow Capital

Bow Capital is an innovative venture capital firm that blends academia, business, and entertainment in its investment approach. Primarily, Bow Capital focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Series A and B rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing emerging technologies and business models. The firm was founded in partnership with the University of California, showcasing a commitment to integrating academic research and innovation into the VC landscape​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Canada

Operating since: 2016

Stages: Series A, Series B

Investment Focus: CONSUMER, E-commerce, DTC, EdTech, ENTERPRISE, Software, Data Analytics, Logistics, Science, BioTech, FoodTech, AgTech, CleanTech, Consumer and B2B Marketplaces

Number of investments: 63

Number of exits: 9

Check size: $500k – $10m

Notable investments: ClearCo, Evolve BioSystems

Founders/Key People: Grady Burnett, Raymond Dong

Website: https://bowcapital.com 

Breega Capital

Breega Capital is a venture capital firm that’s all about supporting tech startups in Europe. They’re active in the European Union, Middle East, and Africa regions​​. They get hands-on, providing industry and operational expertise and helping their portfolio companies grow internationally. They’re especially keen on European tech startups at the Seed to Series A stage​.

Headquarters: France

Investment Geography: France, USA, UK, Israel, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Kenya, UAE, Portugal, Uganda, South Africa, Senegal

Operating since: 2013

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: AdTech, AgTech, Blockchain, BPO, DeepTech, EdTech, FinTech, FoodTech, HealthTech, HRTech, InsurTech, IoT, Marketplace, MarTech, RegTech, SaaS, SaaS-AI, Social Networks, Software, Marketplaces, Robotics, High Tech Hardware 

Number of investments: 149

Number of exits: 53

Check size: $500k – $12m

Notable investments: Exotec, Curve

Founders/Key People: Ben Marrel, Maximilien Bacot

Website: https://www.breega.com 

Build Ventures

Build Ventures primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, focusing on the Atlantic region of Canada. The firm is known for investing VC in companies offering high-impact, technology-driven solutions. As of now, they have raised at least $86.7 million in funds. Their investment approach emphasizes support for emerging technology companies.

Headquarters: Canada

Investment Geography: USA, Canada

Operating since: 2013

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, AI, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Intelligence, IoT, Sensors, Robotics, Drones, Hardware, AgTech, Medical Devices, AdTech, Media, Gaming, MarTech, FinTech, Dev Tools, EnergyTech, EdTech, Automotive

Number of investments: 34

Number of exits: 6

Check size: $100k – $20m

Notable investments: Snyk 

Founders/Key People: Patrick Keefe, Chelsea Chen

Website: https://buildventures.ca 

Carthona Capital

Founded in 2014, Carthona Capital began as a group of venture investors collaborating on a deal-by-deal basis. It has since evolved into a more traditional venture capital fund structure, now managing its third fund with approximately $360 million in funds under management. Carthona Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages. The firm follows a strategy of making initial investments early and then continuing to invest larger amounts as the business matures, even supporting businesses across multiple financing rounds.

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: Australia, UK, USA, Switzerland, New Zealand

Operating since: 2014

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: FinTech, Crypto, AI, Robotics, AgTech, Aviation, Digital Health, Mobile, Enterprise Software, MarTech, CyberSecurity, HRTech, Retail, PropTech, Sensors, IoT, Wireless, Autonomous Vehicles, Entertainment, VR, Marketplaces

Number of investments: 97

Number of exits: 26

Check size: $150k – $5m

Notable investments: Ouster, Cisco

Founders/Key People: Tonino Belmonte, Jonathan Chow

Website: https://www.carthonacapital.com 

Cherry Ventures

Cherry Ventures, founded in 2012, is based in Berlin, Germany. The firm predominantly invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups in various sectors, including climate tech, consumer, fintech, health tech, industrials, interactive entertainment, lifestyle, mobility, and SaaS. Cherry Ventures is led by a team of entrepreneurs with experience in building fast-scaling companies like Zalando and Spotify. 

Headquarters: Germany

Investment Geography: Germany, USA, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, France, Finland, UAE, Indonesia, Israel, Poland, Australia, Spain, Netherlands

Operating since: 2012

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Consumer, FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0, Enterprise, Lifestyle, Mobility, SaaS, TravelTech, FoodTech, AgTech, Logistics, Marketplaces

Number of investments: 232

Number of exits: 41

Check size: $300k – $3m

Notable investments: InFarm, Flink, 

Founders/Key People: Christian Meermann, Filip Dames

Website: https://www.cherry.vc 

Chloe Capital

Chloe Capital was established in 2017 and is based in New York. The firm invests in women-led companies in the technology sector, committed to advancing entrepreneurship and closing the gender and diversity gap. It is a seed-stage venture capital firm and is sector-agnostic. Chloe Capital likes to lead seed rounds of $1.5m to $3m, with an average check size of $900k.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Israel

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed

Investment Focus: Female Founders (Future of Work & Education, EdTech, SaaS, HRTech, Blockchain, AI, VR/AR, IoT, CleanTech, FoodTech, AgTech, Hardware, Wearables, Robotics, Marketplaces)

Number of investments: 50

Number of exits: 10

Check size: $400k – $1m

Notable investments: NODE, Figur8

Founders/Key People: Erica O’Brian, Kathryn Cartini

Website: https://chloecapital.com 

The Chrysalis Capital

The Chrysalis Capital, established in 2019, is based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies in Africa. It seeks to invest in tech solutions for sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, security, health, education, and financial technology. The Chrysalis Capital typically makes investments with an average ticket size of $1.3m.

Headquarters: Nigeria

Investment Geography: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana

Operating since: 2019

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: FinTech, Digital Health, Software, EdTech, CyberSecurity, AgTech, Renewable Energy

Number of investments: 11

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $500k – $3m

Notable investments: Bamboo, Sabi, 

Founders/Key People: Nichole Yembra, Grace Adebisi

Website: https://thechrysaliscapital.com 

Columbia Ventures Corporation

Columbia Ventures Corporation (CVC) is a private investment company with a primary focus on the international telecommunications industry. Its portfolio includes significant investments in entities like Hibernia Networks, which provides global capacity telecommunications services to large corporate clients, the financial services industry, and major telecommunications providers. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in the USA.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Australia, Ireland, Iceland

Operating since: 1988

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Investment Focus: Agriculture, AR, Biomedical, Manufacturing, Real Estate Development, SaaS, Telecom

Number of investments: 63

Number of exits: 36

Check size: $500k – $50m

Notable investments: AbSci, Saladax Biomedical

Founders/Key People: Ken Peterson, David Brewer

Website: https://colventures.com 

Cultivation Capital

Cultivation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in young companies with transformative ideas. Their investment focus spans from Series Seed through Series B stages, assisting companies in managing rapid growth. The firm’s check size range is between $100,000 and $3.5 million. They invest across various industries and stages, including life sciences, health tech, software, IT, agriculture, and food tech​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: Sweden, USA, Denmark, Senegal, Ireland, Australia, Argentina, Canada, Israel, Switzerland, Poland

Operating since: 2012

Stages: Seed,Series A,Series B 

Investment Focus: Life Sciences & HealthTech (Therapeutics,Diagnostics,Research Tools & Reagents, Medical Devices, Health Care IT), AgTech & FoodTech (Crops,Animal Health,Precision Agriculture, Sustainability, Logistics,Food Ingredients), FinTech,Software & IT (FinTech, PropTech, Real Estate, MarTech, CyberSecurity, E-commerce, RetailTech,Hospitality,AR,AI,Data Analytics, HRTech, DevTools, Transportation, Marketplaces)

Number of investments: 240

Number of exits: 47

Check size: $100k – $3.5m

Notable investments: Gainsight, Redox Engine

Founders/Key People: Brian Matthews, Andy Dearing

Website: https://cultivationcapital.com 

Elaia Partners

Elaia Partners, established in 2002, is an independent venture capital fund specializing in the Digital Economy. The firm is particularly notable for its focus on high-growth startups offering innovative technologies, products, and services. With over €135 million under management, Elaia Partners supports these startups from their initial financing rounds to their development into global leaders. Operating out of Paris, the firm invests via Elaia Alpha, a seed investment fund. It is significantly involved in the digital ecosystem, notably as France Digitale’s co-founder and board member. Their check sizes normally range between $300k and $15 million.

Headquarters: France

Investment Geography: France, USA, Spain, UK, Israel, Germany, Belgium

Operating since: 2002

Stages: Seed,Series A,Series B

Investment Focus: BioTech,Drug Discovery,Therapeutics,MedTech,AgTech,Sustainability,Data Analytics, AI,ML, Big Data, IoT, Data Science, Digital Media,Blockchain,Enterprise Software, Marketplaces, MarTech,AdTech,FinTech,EdTech,Supply Chain,Logistics,Cloud Computing, LegalTech, CyberSecurity, HRTech, E-commerce

Number of investments: 244

Number of exits: 81

Check size: $300k – $15m

Notable investments: CRITEO, Mirakl, Shift Technology

Founders/Key People: Alexis Frentz, Sebastien Lefebvre

Website: https://www.elaia.com 

Firstminute Capital

Firstminute Capital, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm known for its seed fund investments in technology companies. The firm focuses on various sectors: SaaS, deep tech, climate tech, web3, gaming, open-source, consumer, fintech, health tech, food tech, prop tech, and e-commerce. With a global investment approach, Firstminute Capital has backed over 190 teams and aims to be the first check into a company, targeting a 10% ownership stake. The firm is noted for its significant assets under management, with over $400 million, and typically issues investment tickets ranging from $1 million to $5 million. 

Headquarters: UK

Investment Geography: UK, USA, Canada, Germany, India, Brazil, Pakistan, UAE, Kenya, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, Norway, South Africa, Finland, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Egypt

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Seed,Series A

Investment Focus: Robotics,Vertical AI,ML,HealthTech,BioTech,Blockchain,SaaS,Enterprise, Software, CyberSecurity, Gaming, Entertainment,Consumer,PropTech,Open Source, FinTech, D2C, Crypto, FoodTech, AgTech, Semiconductors, EnergyTech, EdTech, Cannabis, E-commerce

Number of investments: 190

Number of exits: 11

Check size: $1m to $5m.

Notable investments: Mistral AI, Ramp

Founders/Key People: Spencer Crawley, Min Nolan

Website: https://www.firstminute.capital 

FreshTracks Capital

FreshTracks Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Shelburne, Vermont. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, B2B software, consumer products, digital media, energy, food and beverage, medical technology, and technology. FreshTracks Capital’s investment strategy centers on businesses with the potential to create defensible competitive advantages and prioritizes companies led by proven high-performing management teams. The average investment per company by FreshTracks Capital is around $600,000​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, France

Operating since: 2000

Stages: Seed,Series A,Series B, Series C

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software,Cloud Infrastructure,AI,ML,Data Analytics, FinTech, InsurTech, Cyber Security,AutoTech,FoodTech,AgTech,Beverages,Consumer Products, Solar, Consumer Brands, HRTech,SpaceTech,EnergyTech,Digital Media,HealthTech, Digital Health, VR, PropTech, Mobility, Clean Energy,Renewable Energy, Social, TravelTech, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Green Tech

Number of investments: 97

Number of exits: 36

Check size: $400k – $5m

Notable investments: Quirky, Mophie

Founders/Key People: Cairn Cross, Lee Bouyea

Website: https://www.freshtrackscap.com 

FTW Ventures

FTW Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in the food and agriculture technology sectors. They invest in companies with the potential to impact the world significantly, aiming to modernize the food system through disruptive sciences and technology. FTW Ventures engages in a wide range of activities from backing biotechnology to improving supply chain sensors, automation for farmers, and software for demand prediction at retail. As for their check size, FTW Ventures typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in early-stage and pre-seed food tech startups.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Belgium, UK

Operating since: 

Stages: Seed,Series A

Investment Focus: FoodTech,AgTech (Hardware,Software,Biotech)

Number of investments: 15

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $100k – $500k

Notable investments: Geltor

Founders/Key People: Brian Frank, Jenn Burka

Website: https://www.ftw.vc 

Fusion VC

Fusion VC is a prominent pre-seed platform in Israel, known for its intensive support to early-stage startups. They focus on helping Israeli startups, particularly those in non-traditional markets, to grow in the U.S. market. Fusion VC’s approach includes a comprehensive 10-week bootcamp held in various locations like Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York, and Los Angeles. This program involves over 150 sessions led by experienced founders, investors, and mentors. The firm offers an investment of $150,000 to each startup accepted into their accelerator program. This investment is structured as a convertible note, based on Silicon Valley standards, and Fusion VC typically takes a 7.5% equity stake in return. 

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Israel, Netherlands, 

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Pre-Seed,Seed

Investment Focus: AI/ML,AR/VR,Climate & Energy,Consumer,Digital Health & Wellness, SaaS, E-commerce & CPG, EdTech,Enterprise,FinTech & InsurTech,Food & AgTech,Future of Work & HR,Gaming & eSports,Healthcare & Life Science,IoT & Electronics,IT,Cloud & Communication, MarTech & AdTech, Marketplace,Mobile,Mobility & Automotive,Real Estate & PropTech, Security, Supply Chain & Logistics, LegalTech,Crypto & Web3, Sales & CRM

Number of investments: 110

Number of exits: 15

Check size: $150k  

Notable investments: Agora, Digital Owl

Founders/Key People: Yair Vardi, Guy Katsovich

Website: https://www.fusion-vc.com 

Greater Colorado Ventures

Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) is a pioneering venture capital firm based in Colorado, focusing on investments in rural areas outside the Colorado Front Range urban corridor. GCVF’s investment approach is industry-agnostic, primarily targeting seed-stage companies. The fund has raised significant amounts, including a $25 million Fund II announced in collaboration with the Colorado Venture Capital Authority, following a successful $17.5 million Fund I raised in 2018. This 2nd fund plans to invest in 25-30 companies over the next five years, with an average initial check size of approximately $500,000. However, GCVF’s overall check size ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with the potential for follow-on investments up to $1 million.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA

Operating since: 2018

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Rural Colorado startups (AgTech, E-commerce, Consumer Brands, Fashion, Cannabis, Beverages, Sports, D2C, RetailTech, Wearables, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, AI, Data Analytics, BI, MarTech, LegalTech, EV, Hardware, SpaceTech, Marketplaces)

Number of investments: 40

Number of exits: 10

Check size: $100k – $500k

Notable investments: Agile Space Industries

Founders/Key People: Cory Finney, Jamie Finney

Website: https://www.greatercolorado.vc 

Halley Venture Partners

Halley Venture Partners, founded in 2017, is a venture capital firm based in Lafayette, California, focusing on the legal cannabis industry. The firm aims to invest early in scalable companies within the legal cannabis and hemp sectors, leveraging the team’s deep experience in cannabis, technology, and agriculture. The team at Halley brings together professionals with extensive backgrounds in investing, operations, and sector-specific knowledge, working towards capitalizing on the industry’s momentum​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Mexico

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Seed,Series A,Series B,Series C

Investment Focus: Cannabis Tech (Cannabis, Hemp, Agriculture, Marketing, Software, Robotics)

Number of investments: 11

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $200K to $2.0M

Notable investments: Lucid Green, Zassy

Founders/Key People: Steve Schuman

Website: https://www.halleyvp.com 

Hanaco Ventures

Hanaco Venture Capital, based in New York and Tel Aviv, focuses on investing in seed to later-stage companies within the consumer products, services, and IT sectors in the U.S. and Israel. They aim to partner with Israeli companies globally, assisting them in becoming category leaders. Their investment rounds range from seed funding to growth stages, indicating a flexible approach to funding, and supporting companies at various development stages.

Headquarters: Israel

Investment Geography: UK, USA, Israel, Germany

Operating since: 2017

Stages: Seed,Series A,Series B,Series C

Investment Focus: Israeli Founders (Enterprise Software, AI, ML, Data Science, Blockchain, Cloud, Cyber Security, Rogue Device Mitigation, FinTech, MarTech, AgTech, FoodTech, Digital Health, HealthTech, Mobility, E-commerce, Supply Chain, Real Estate Tech)

Number of investments: 89

Number of exits: 12

Check size: $2m – $20m

Notable investments: Divvy, Infarm, Yotpo

Founders/Key People: Pasha Romanovski, Lior Prosor

Website: https://www.hanacovc.com 

Heuristic Capital Partners

Heuristic Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on companies at the initial stages of their development. The firm is distinguished by its partners’ extensive experience, which includes founding multiple companies and leading them through IPOs and acquisitions. With over 25 years of combined professional and personal venture investment experience, Heuristic Capital Partners commits to actively supporting the growth and advancement of its portfolio companies​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Canada, UK

Operating since: 2016

Stages: Seed,Series A

Investment Focus: Hardware, Sensors, AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, Enterprise Software, Digital Health, HealthTech, Medical Devices, MedTech, Wearables, AgTech, Crypto, Consumer Electronics, Digital Media

Number of investments: 46

Number of exits: 19

Check size: $200k – $5m

Notable investments: Hinge Health, Theta Labs

Founders/Key People: Ren Du, Michael Liao

Website: https://www.heuristiccapital.com 

High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, focusing on seed investments in high-tech start-ups. Established as a public-private partnership, it involves the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, KfW Banking Group, and various industrial groups among its investors. HTGF is known for its early-stage investments, typically injecting around €600,000 in the seed stage and up to €3 million in subsequent rounds for portfolio companies. The fund has about €886 million under management across three funds and a portfolio comprising approximately 490 companies, including notable names like Trademob, 6Wunderkinder, and Mister Spex​​​​.

Headquarters: Germany

Investment Geography: Germany, USA, Brazil, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Laos, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Mauritius, Slovenia

Operating since: 2005

Stages: Seed,Series A

Investment Focus: Chemistry (3D Printing, Surface Tech, New Materials, AgTech, Food, Health, BioTech, R&D Processes, Sensors, Sustainability, Energy, CleanTech), Digital Business Models (FinTech, Blockchain, E-commerce, Mobility, JobTech, PropTech, LegalTech, MarTech, AdTech, TravelTech, Digital Media, AI, Data Analytics, Infrastructure, Communication, DevTools, CyberSecurity, Productivity-Tools, RetailTech, Search, Social, Sustainability), Industrial Tech (Logistics, Software, VR, AR, Metrology, Semiconductors, Additive Manufacturing, EnergyTech, Micro Systems, Robotics, Security, Sensors), Life Sciences (Diagnostic, Digital Health, Green Biotech, MedTech, Pharmaceuticals, R&D Tools)

Number of investments: 1130

Number of exits: 374

Check size: €600k – €3m

Notable investments: MYR, Commercetools

Founders/Key People: Alex Frankenberg, Tanja Emmerling

Website: https://www.htgf.de/en/ 

Hike Ventures

Hike Ventures, founded in 2018, is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on innovative companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, information technology, and financial services. Hike Ventures actively participates in funding rounds, with notable investments ranging from $950K to $22M in companies such as RadarFit, Defog, Tradespace, and Mesh, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of emerging tech startups​​.

Headquarters: Japan

Investment Geography: USA, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Singapore

Operating since: 2018

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Artificial Intelligence/AI, Machine Learning/ML, Applied AI (Software, Automation, Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, HealthTech, MedTech, AgTech, LegalTech, Retail, Logistics, Mobility, Real Estate, Marketplaces)

Number of investments: 60

Number of exits: 4

Check size: $500K to $25M

Notable investments: Paladin, Mesh Connect

Founders/Key People: Mikihiro Yasuda, Takahiro Shoji

Website: https://hikevc.com/english 

Homebrew

Homebrew is a venture capital firm that has shifted its focus towards a more stage-agnostic evergreen model, funded solely by its general partners, Satya Patel and Hunter Walk. Initially known for its seed-stage investments, Homebrew has evolved to allow for a flexible, open-ended fund structure with no set termination date, enabling capital recycling from realized returns without constraints. Despite the change in funding structure, Homebrew continues to prioritize a hands-on approach, offering capital, counsel, and commitment to ensure the success of its portfolio companies​​​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Poland, Colombia, Bermuda

Operating since: 2013

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: FinTech, Robotics & Autonomy, Enterprise Software, Commerce Marketplaces, HealthTech, AgTech, Consumer Services, AI, ML, Developer Platforms, Hardware, Media, Aerospace, Crypto

Number of investments: 233

Number of exits: 61

Check size: $100k to $500k 

Notable investments: Shield AI, Anchor, Coinbase

Founders/Key People: Satya Patel, Hunter Walk

Website: https://homebrew.co 

Hyperplane Venture Capital 

Hyperplane Venture Capital is a venture firm that supports founders with the vision to build groundbreaking companies for the future, even those whose ideas might seem unconventional today. They focus on early-stage technology companies in areas such as machine intelligence, AI, distributed systems, and more, aiming to drive innovation across all industries through software, hardware, and AI. Their approach is based on partnership, patience, and a deep commitment to solving the world’s biggest challenges, backing gritty, visionary founders ready to make a significant impact​​.  

Headquarters: USA (Boston, Massachusetts)

Investment Geography: USA

Operating since: 2014

Stages: Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Enterprise DeepTech (AI, ML, Machine Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, VR & AR, Computer Vision, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Robotics, Sensor Tech, Distributed Systems, Supply Chain, E-commerce, AgTech, LegalTech, HealthTech, Digital Health, Cyber Security, FinTech)

Number of investments: 112

Number of exits: 17

Check size: $100k – $3m

Notable investments: SportsVisio, CoSell, Lucid Data, Flexpa, Soft Robotics

Founders/Key People: Vivian Myrto, Brendan Kohler, John Murphy

Website: http://www.hyperplane.vc/ 

ID Ventures

ID Ventures, part of Invest Detroit, was established in 2010 and focuses on nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Detroit and Michigan. With a commitment to fostering scalable businesses, the firm has invested in over 300 companies, aiming to support every entrepreneur with capital, mentorship, and community engagement. The firm targets early-stage investments in sectors like alternative energy, media, mobility, IT, and life sciences, with $20 million in assets under management. ID Ventures emphasizes an inclusive investment approach, supporting minority, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs​​.  

Headquarters: USA 

Investment Geography: USA, specifically Detroit and throughout Michigan

Operating since: 2010

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Investment Focus: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Medical Devices, MedTech, Life Sciences, BioTech, Biopharma, HealthTech, Digital Health, Drones, CPG, Consumer Brands, Retail, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, AdTech, MarTech, FoodTech, AgTech, AI, Data Analytics, Data Science, Fashion, AR, MR, Logistics, Supply Chain, FinTech, InsurTech, E-commerce, AutoTech, HRTech, EdTech, Energy, Mobility

Number of investments: 325

Number of exits: 80

Check size: $100k – $1m

Notable investments: Workit Health, Genomenon, Akadeum Life Sciences 

Founders/Key People: Martin Dober, Patti Glaza

Website: http://www.idventures.com/ 

Impact Venture Capital

Impact Venture Capital (Impact VC) is focused on investing in startups and companies that aim to generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impacts. This investment strategy is grounded in the belief that financial success can be aligned with solutions to global challenges, such as climate change, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion.

Headquarters: Japan.

Investment Geography: United States, Japan, Canada

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: AI (Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Cyber Security, IoT, Robotics, Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, Digital Health, HealthTech, FinTech, FoodTech, AgTech, Retail, Supply Chain, Digital Media)

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Number of investments: 49

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $100K – $5M

Notable investments: TaskHuman, CORNAMI

Founders/Key People: Jonathan Carmel, Gary Hooper

Website: https://impactvc.com/

Industrious Ventures

Industrious Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on transforming fundamental industries and processes through innovation. They invest in companies that bring significant advancements to established systems, particularly in fundamental industries that underpin the global economy. The firm emphasizes the importance of an application layer that integrates new technologies, such as machine learning and quantum computing, into these sectors to drive transformation.

Headquarters: United States.

Investment Geography: United States.

Operating since: 2013

Investment Focus: Industrial Refactoring:- Application via Innovation & Transformation, Industrial Tech, Supply Chain, AgTech, Robotics, 3D Printing, AI, ML, Cloud Computing, Software.

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 19

Number of exits: 1

Check size: $100K – $1M

Notable investments: ICON, PayStand

Founders/Key People: Mason Angel

Website: https://www.industrious.vc/

Ingressive Capital

Ingressive Capital is a venture capital firm committed to supporting the next generation of African innovators. It primarily targets Pre-Seed to Seed tech-enabled companies based in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming for 10% ownership with typical check sizes of up to $400,000. Ingressive Capital not only provides initial funding but also offers follow-on funding through its investor base, which includes some of the leading funds worldwide. The firm seeks post-launch founders who have developed a great product addressing a significant problem. Ingressive Capital works closely with these founders, assisting in growth and scale through business development, partnerships, and financial support.

Headquarters: Nigeria

Investment Geography: Nigeria, United States, Ghana, Brazil, Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, United Kingdom.

Operating since: 2009

Investment Focus: Consumer Tech, Consumer Internet, FinTech, Mobility, Marketplaces, AI, Data Analytics, Enterprise Software, Infrastructure Technology, HealthTech, Digital Health, MarTech, Telecom, AgTech, Supply Chain.

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 31

Number of exits: 1

Check size: $50k – $400K

Notable investments: Carry1st, 54Gene

Founders/Key People: Kojo Dufu

Website: https://www.ingressivecapital.com/

Island Capital Partners

Island Capital Partners Ventures, established in 2017, focuses on early-stage investments primarily in the pre-seed and seed phases, occasionally engaging in pre-pre-seed investments as well. They typically invest between $50,000 and $500,000 in startups, with a geographical focus on Atlantic Canada, especially Prince Edward Island (PEI). As operational investors, they actively assist in setting up businesses from the earliest stages.

Headquarters: Canada

Investment Geography: Canada, United States, Ireland.

Operating since: 2017

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, EnergyTech, AgTech, Medical Devices, GovTech, SalesTech, Environmental, Sustainability.

Stages: Pre-Seed,Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 14

Number of exits: 1

Check size: $50k – $500k

Notable investments: DearLife, PayTic

Founders/Key People: Alex MacBeath

Website: https://www.islandcapital.vc/

June Fund

June Fund is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on technology and emerging economic models. It has been active since its founding, engaging in 33 investments and securing 1 exit. The firm typically participates in funding rounds with multiple investors and is known for investments ranging from $4M to $50M in various industries, including healthcare, e-commerce, 3D technology, real estate, and agriculture. June Fund’s notable investments include companies like Aware, Reebelo, SimScale, and Statespace, demonstrating a diverse portfolio across different sectors and regions​​.

Headquarters: Germany

Investment Geography: Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada.

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, FinTech, Decentralized Protocols, Networks, Infrastructures, RetailTech, Digital Media, Frontier Tech, Consumer Platforms, AgTech, FoodTech.

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 24

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $100K – $1M

Notable investments: Grover, SimScale

Founders/Key People: Christina Thiam

Website: https://june.fund/

Kalaari Venture Partners

Kalaari Capital is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments, emphasizing startups at the Seed and Series A stages. Founded in 2006 and based in Bengaluru, India, it has $650 million in assets under management. The firm is dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs who are developing unique solutions that significantly impact how Indians live, work, consume, and transact. Kalaari Capital operates with a mission to create deep, long-term partnerships with founders, assisting them through the challenges of building their ideas into successful enterprises.

Headquarters: India

Investment Geography: India, United States, Singapore

Operating since: 2006

Investment Focus: E-commerce, Internet, HealthTech, FinTech, EdTech, Mobile, Digital Media, Social Media, E-commerce Enablers, Enterprise Software, Tech-enabled Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, CleanTech, AgTech.

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 247

Number of exits: 28

Check size: $500K – $5M

Notable investments: Workday, Dream11

Founders/Key People: Rajesh Raju

Website: https://kalaari.com/

Kepple Africa Ventures

Kepple Africa Ventures, established in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startups across Africa. It targets companies in the early stages of development, including seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage financing. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as information technology, fintech, and B2C. It operates with a mission to support startups and has engaged in significant activities such as partnering with Nigeria-based Private Equity Firm Verod Capital Management to form Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, which has a corpus of USD 100 million. Additionally, Kepple Africa Ventures has been instrumental in investing in and supporting African tech startups, highlighting its commitment to nurturing the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem​​​​​​.

Headquarters: Japan

Investment Geography: Nigeria, Kenya, United States, Egypt, South Africa, Ghana, France, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Tunisia, Japan, United Kingdom.

Operating since: 2019

Investment Focus: Africa (FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, HealthTech, Digital Media, E-commerce, AgTech, FoodTech, Automotive, Enterprise Software, Real Estate, PropTech, Logistics, HRTech, MarTech, Marketplaces).

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 70

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $500K – $3M

Notable investments: Moove, PEG Africa

Founders/Key People: Takahiro Kanzaki

Website: https://kepple-africa-ventures.com/

Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures, established in March 2010 and based in Paris, France, is recognized as one of the world’s most active early-stage venture capital firms. It operates under the entrepreneurial spirit of Xavier Niel, the owner of notable entities like Iliad, Station F, and 42. The firm is committed to investing in 2 to 3 startups each week across the globe, contributing to nearly 100 investments annually. Kima Ventures provides startups not only with crucial funding but also offers a network and support to help these companies progress to their next development stages.

Headquarters: France

Investment Geography: France, United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, Belgium, India.

Operating since: 2010

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, Design, EdTech, Energy, FinTech, Hardware, Robotics, Logistics/Supply Chain, Media, SaaS, AdTech, Big Data, E-commerce, Retail, Entertainment, Gaming, Cyber Security, Social, TravelTech, Health, Bitcoin, FoodTech, AgTech, Lifestyle, CleanTech, Marketplaces.

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 928

Number of exits: 115

Check size: $100K – $5M

Notable investments: PayFit, Carta

Founders/Key People: Donald Jones

Website: https://www.kimaventures.com/

Maine Venture Fund

The Maine Venture Fund (MVF), initially established as the Small Enterprise Growth Fund in 1996, is a venture capital fund based in Maine, United States. It was created to address the shortage of risk capital in Maine for early-stage companies. MVF is dedicated to investing exclusively in Maine-based companies that show high potential for growth and public benefit. MVF operates with a professional management team, focusing on businesses that can significantly contribute to the local economy and community​​​​​​​​​​.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: USA

Operating since: 1995.

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software,EdTech,AgTech,FoodTech,Digital Health,HealthTech,Cybersecurity,Fashion,Sustainability,Beverages,3D Printing,AdTech,MarTech,Hardware.

Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 50

Number of exits: 5

Check size: $10K – $500K

Notable investments: TimberHP, Certify.

Founders/Key People: Joe Powers

Website: https://www.maineventurefund.com

Marchmont Ventures

Marchmont Ventures, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a venture capital firm focusing on digital sectors. This firm is dedicated to supporting creativity in business, arts, crafts, heritage protection, and land management for the long term. Their approach includes fostering sustainable creativity in the arts, crafts, and early-stage businesses. Despite its focus on creativity, Marchmont Ventures has a global outlook and seeks to make impactful investments in various sectors​​​​​​​​​​.

Headquarters: UK

Investment Geography: Germany, UK.

Operating since: 2018.

Investment Focus: Sustainable Creativity (B2B Enterprise Software,FinTech,FoodTech/AgTech,Real Estate,TravelTech,Consumer,Marketplaces).

Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 6

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $300K – $5M

Notable investments: Motorway, GetAgent.

Founders/Key People: Alan Martin

Website: https://marchmontventures.com

Mindset Ventures

Mindset Ventures is a venture capital firm with a primary investment focus in the United States and Israel. The firm specializes in backing B2B startups that demonstrate strong technological capabilities, particularly in sectors such as Agriculture, Financial Services, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Software. Established as an early-stage venture capital firm, Mindset Ventures operates from offices located in São Paulo, San Francisco, and Tel-Aviv, reflecting its international presence and commitment. 

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: United States, Israel, Brazil, Canada.

Operating since: 2016.

Investment Focus: Enterprise SaaS Strong Tech (Agriculture,Financial Services, HealthCare, Cybersecurity,Education).

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 74

Number of exits: 9

Check size: $200K – $2M

Notable investments: Turing, Brex.

Founders/Key People: Camila Potenza, Daniel Ibri

Website: https://mindset.ventures

Moneta Ventures

Moneta Ventures, founded in 2014 and based in Folsom, California, is a venture capital firm that primarily invests in business-to-business enterprise software companies. Moneta Ventures is recognized for its commitment to supporting and growing promising early-stage startups into world-changing companies. Their philosophy emphasizes not just the provision of capital but also the support for dynamic entrepreneurs in the crucial early stages of their ventures.

Headquarters: USA

Investment Geography: United States, India, Canada, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Mexico.

Operating since: 2014.

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software,Cyber Security,Cloud Computing,AI,Big Data, Data Analytics, IoT, FinTech,E-commerce, MarTech, AR, VR,Blockchain, HRTech, Gaming, AutoTech, HealthTech, BioTech,Life Sciences, AgTech,Consumer, Drones, EdTech, Transportation, Wearables

Stage: Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 60

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $500K – $5M

Notable investments: MindTickle, Grin

Founders/Key People: Lokesh Sikaria, Marvin Soohoo

Website: https://www.moneta.vc

MoreVC

MoreVC, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Ra’anana, Israel. This firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on Israeli technology startups. MoreVC has a particular interest in climate-tech, partnering with entrepreneurs who are developing sustainable technologies. The firm’s investment approach is to provide value-added growth capital to companies that aim to make a significant impact, particularly in the fields of energy, water, and environmental technology. 

Headquarters: Israel

Investment Geography: Israel, United States, Canada, Netherlands.

Operating since: 2006.

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software,EnergyTech,Mobility,Cyber Security, FoodTech, AgTech,Logistics,Materials,Semiconductors,IoT,AI,ML,Data Analytics,Industry 4.0, Sensors,Solar,Sustainability.

Stage: Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B+.

Number of investments: 67

Number of exits: 10

Check size: $100K – $3M

Notable investments: Vayyar, Prospera

Founders/Key People: Glen Schwaber, Jack Levy, Meir Ukeles

Website: https://morevc.com

Nuwa Capital

Nuwa Capital, founded in 2020, is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in technology and healthcare companies in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The firm is known for its radical investment approach, aiming to reshape the relationship between founders and capital. By providing capital, guidance, and access to a network of investors and strategic partners, Nuwa Capital supports the growth and development of its portfolio companies​​.

Headquarters: UAE

Investment Geography: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, United States, Bahrain, Pakistan, Kenya, Singapore.

Operating since: 2020.

Investment Focus: FinTech, E-commerce & Marketplaces, Direct-to-Consumer Brands, SaaS/Software, B2B/Enterprise, EdTech, HealthTech, AgTech.

Stage: Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 30

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $250K – $7M

Notable investments: Homzmart, Eyewa

Founders/Key People: Stephanie Prince, Khaled Talhouni

Website: https://www.nuwacapital.io

OneWay Ventures

OneWay Ventures, established in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, MA, is a seed-stage venture capital firm known for its unique focus on investing in immigrant founders. The firm predominantly invests in technology sector companies. OneWay Ventures is distinctive for its commitment to bringing together immigrant founders and fostering a community that shares the common experience of adapting to new countries, cultures, and environments.  This expansion enables them to lead institutional seed rounds more effectively. The firm’s portfolio includes various companies, notably in sectors like machine learning, fintech, and edtech.

Headquarters: USA (Boston, Massachusetts)

Investment Geography: USA, Canada + notable investment in African fintech sector (with Chipper Cash)

Operating since: 2017

Investment Focus: Therapeutics, Medical Devices, MedTech, Diagnostics, Digital Health, HealthTech, SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, Marketplaces, E-commerce, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Business Intelligence, HRTech, EnergyTech, Mobility, Telecom

Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C

Number of investments: 91

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $500k – $3m

Notable investments: Instock, Chipper Cash, Corvus Robotics, Billdr

Founders/Key People: Semyon Dukach

Website: https://www.onewayvc.com/ 

Openspace Ventures

Openspace Ventures, established in 2014, is a Singapore-based venture capital firm specializing in the Southeast Asian market. The firm focuses on various sectors like logistics, fintech, agtech, edtech, healthtech, cleantech, and B2B SaaS. The firm’s team comprises 25 members of 12 nationalities, with offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and an upcoming office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Headquarters: Singapore 

Investment Geography: Southeastern Asian markets from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, among others

Operating since: 2014

Investment Focus: Consumer Brands, E-commerce, HealthTech, FinTech, EdTech, AgTech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics, Fashion, FoodTech, Digital Media, Marketplaces, TravelTech, Transportation, Logistics

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Number of investments: 105

Number of exits: 7

Check size: $3m – $5m

Notable investments: Biofourmis, Kredivo Holdings (formerly FinAccel), Grojek

Founders/Key People: Shane Chesson, Hian Goh

Website: https://www.openspace.vc/

Phyto Partners

Phyto Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in the cannabis industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, they focus on providing debt and equity capital to privately held cannabis companies. Their portfolio includes investments across the cannabis value chain, such as education, branded products, agriculture technology, point-of-sale software, and biotechnology. Phyto Partners supports its portfolio companies with financial sponsorship, strategic support, and business development assistance. They invest in ancillary companies that offer solutions to licensed cannabis operators, looking for innovation and differentiation in product and brand development, with an eye on the evolving regulatory landscape.

Headquarters: USA (Boca Raton, Florida)

Investment Geography: USA

Operating since: 2015

Investment Focus: Cannabis (Advertising Technology, Agriculture Technology, Biotechnology, Consumer Goods, Cannabis Delivery, Data, Education, Medical Dosing, Software)

Stages: Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 65

Number of exits: 15

Check size: $500k – $10m

Notable investments: Flowhub, LeafLink, Fyllo

Founders/Key People: Brett Finkelstein, Larry Schnurmacher

Website: http://www.phytopartners.com/

Project A Ventures

Project A Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in digital companies poised to disrupt their respective industries. With over $1 billion in assets under management, their investment approach starts with seed to Series A stages, with initial investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million. They also reserve up to $30 million for future funding rounds. Beyond capital, Project A offers its portfolio companies exclusive operational support through a team of in-house experts covering various domains. Since 2012, they have invested in more than 100 companies.

Headquarters: Germany (Berlin)

Investment Geography: Germany, Sweden, UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland, France, Estonia, USA, Brazil

Operating since: 2012

Investment Focus: B2B/Enterprise,Software/SaaS, Commerce, Cyber Security, MarTech, Mobility & Logistics, PropTech, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, FoodTech & AgTech, Consumer Internet, FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, Digital Media, TravelTech

Stages: Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 234

Number of exits: 48

Check size: $200k – $10m

Notable investments: WorldRemit, Quantum-Systems, Catawiki

Founders/Key People: Christoph Rösler, Sam Cash

Website: https://www.project-a.com/ 

Prosus Ventures

Prosus Ventures is the venture capital arm of Prosus, focusing on early-stage technology investments. Founded in 2015 and based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, it actively seeks opportunities in various tech domains including e-commerce, mobility, logistics, fintech, blockchain, agriculture technology, sustainability, and software-as-a-service (SaaS). Prosus Ventures is known for its significant investments in companies like Tencent, Stack Overflow, and iFood. 

Headquarters: The Netherlands (Amsterdam)

Investment Geography: Europe, Southeastern Asia, Latin America, United States and Australian tech ecosystems

Operating since: 2015

Investment Focus: Consumer Internet, EdTech, FinTech,Digital Health, E-commerce, Mobility, Software, Blockchain, AgTech, Transportation, Logistics

Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C

Number of investments: 158

Number of exits: 22

Check size: $2.5m – $60m

Notable investments: Bandlab, Kovi, iFood, Tencent, Udemy, Stack Overflow, Remitly, Urban Company, Sololearn, OLX, OLX Brazil, PayU, PaySense, Spendflo

Founders/Key People: Sachin Bhanot, Adam Norgaard, Sandeep Bakshi, Ashutosh Sharma

Website: https://www.prosus.com/prosus-ventures 

Rebright Partners

Rebright Partners is an Asia-focused early-stage venture capital firm, established to invest in technology startups across the region. With prominent Japanese corporate and institutional backers, the firm specializes in nurturing early-stage tech startups. It leverages a robust network spanning South East Asia, India, and Japan, providing a platform for startups aiming to expand and build partnerships in these markets. The leadership team at Rebright Partners includes seasoned professionals with diverse expertise. 

Headquarters: Japan (Tokyo)

Investment Geography: South East Asia, India, and Japan

Operating since: 2008

Investment Focus: Consumer Internet, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech/Digital Health, E-commerce, Media & Entertainment, Mobility, Enterprise/B2B, SaaS/Software, AI/Data Analytics, Blockchain, DeepTech, AdTech, Logistics, AgTech

Stages: Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 65

Number of exits: 17

Check size: $1m – $5m

Notable investments: Inshorts, Essenvia, Monster API

Founders/Key People: Takeshi Ebihara, Bindu Eswara Reddy

Website: http://www.rebrightpartners.com/ 

Refactor Capital

Refactor Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. They primarily invest in companies deploying technology to enhance planetary and human health. Their areas of interest include climate, bio, hard tech, and other regulated industries, aiming to support solutions that are more accessible, efficient, and scalable. The firm is known for its close involvement with the startups it backs, providing personalized attention and additional services like CFO support and communications training. Refactor Capital is led by solo partner Zal Bilimoria, emphasizing a personal and responsive approach to working with founders.

Headquarters: USA (Burlingame, California)

Investment Geography: United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: Biology (Synthetic Biology, Computational Drug Discovery, BioTech, Health Care, FoodTech, Agriculture/AgTech, Chemicals), Digital Health/HealthTech, Aerospace, Transportation, Software

Stages: Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 118

Number of exits: 21

Check size: $1m – $2m

Notable investments: Clover Health, Astranis, Coinbase

Founders/Key People: Zal Bilimoria, Tejal Shah

Website: http://www.refactor.com/

Rev1 Ventures

Rev1 Ventures is a venture capital firm and startup studio based in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 2005, it primarily focuses on helping entrepreneurs and corporations innovate and scale. The firm has a specific interest in sectors such as enterprise software, data analytics, digital health, healthcare IT, life sciences, food tech, ag-tech, advanced materials, and alternative energy. Rev1 Ventures combines capital with strategic services to support startups and corporate innovation. The firm has been instrumental in launching over 150 startups, investing in more than 300 companies, and supporting over 70 successful exits.

Headquarters: USA (Columbus, Ohio)

Investment Geography: USA; targets Midwest startups

Operating since: 2005

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software & Data Analytics, Digital Health/Health Care IT, Life Sciences, FoodTech & AgTech, Advanced Materials, Alternate Energy

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Number of investments: 309

Number of exits: 106

Check size:$150k – $1m

Notable investments: MentorcliQ, Aware, Cape Analytics 

Founders/Key People: Helena Butler, Melinda Gloriosa

Website: http://www.rev1ventures.com/

Savannah Fund

Savannah Fund is a notable venture capital firm based in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on seed capital investments in high-growth technology startups. Since its inception in 2012, the firm has evolved from running a technology-focused accelerator program in Nairobi, Kenya, to a pan-African venture capital firm. Initially, Savannah Fund supported startups through small, intimate accelerator classes, providing $25k investments and hands-on assistance, successfully accelerating over 10 startups across Africa. 

Headquarters: Kenya (Nairobi)

Investment Geography: Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa

Operating since: 2012

Investment Focus: AgTech, ClimateTech, Content, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Mobility & Logistics, Web3/Crypto, Blockchain

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 47

Number of exits: 17

Check size: $50k – $150k, $150k – $250k, $250k – $1m

Notable investments: Sendy, Root, OZÉ

Founders/Key People: Tariq Alamoudi, Majid Mufti

Website: http://www.savannah.vc/

SEA Fund

SEA Fund, based in Bangalore, India, is an early-stage venture capital investment firm established in 2018. It focuses on empowering startups with not just financial investments but also hands-on advice, mentorship, and strategic planning across various sectors including technology, health, and education. The fund values passionate, adaptable founders with a commitment to lifelong learning and a contrarian approach to innovation. SEA Fund emphasizes the importance of technology in creating value and is dedicated to supporting startups that are at the intersection of diverse talents, cultures, and industries.

Headquarters: India (Bangalore)

Investment Geography: India

Operating since: 2018

Investment Focus: Health Care/MedTech, AgTech, Hardware/Internet of Things, FinTech, EdTech, MediaTech/Gaming, E-commerce, Enterprise/B2B Software, Machine Learning

Stages: Seed, Series A

Number of investments: 21

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $100k – $1m

Notable investments: BestDoc, Finsall, GenRobotic

Founders/Key People: Mayuresh Raut, Manoj Kumar Agarwal

Website: https://seafund.in/

Second Century Ventures (CVC)

Second Century Ventures (SCV) is a venture capital firm backed by the National Association of REALTORS®. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, SCV focuses on early to mid-stage investments in technology companies that have the potential to innovate and transform the real estate industry. Their investment portfolio includes a broad range of sectors such as real estate technology, software as a service (SaaS), big data applications, digital media, fintech, and business services, highlighting a preference for companies that can span multiple verticals and geographies. SCV distinguishes itself by offering more than just capital. It provides startups with unparalleled market expertise, strategic partnerships, and access to a global community of entrepreneurs and practitioners. 

Headquarters: USA (Chicago, Illinois)

Investment Geography: Global approach 

Operating since: 2009

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software (Real Estate, Financial Services, Banking, Home Services, Insurance, Big Data, FinTech, Digital Media, Business Services)

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Number of investments: 212

Number of exits: 54

Check size: $100k – $5m

Notable investments: DocuSign, Kin Insurance, Place

Founders/Key People: Dave Garland, Tyler Thompson

Website: http://scv.vc/

Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm that concentrates on early-stage growth companies, particularly those with deep technology aimed at solving industry-specific challenges. Established to foster innovation primarily in the Midwest, Serra Ventures has extended its reach over the years. The firm is known for its strategic investments in more than 100 companies across 20 states, partnering with over 125 other venture capital entities. The firm’s investment focus includes strong teams with industry or technical experience, capital-efficient business models, demonstrated product-market fit, a referenceable customer base, and a strong patent or technology advantage. 

Headquarters: USA (Champaign, Illinois)

Investment Geography: USA

Operating since: 2008

Investment Focus: Information Technology, B2B/Enterprise, Software/SaaS, MarTech, Cyber Security, Medical Devices/MedTech/Instrumentation, Agricultural Technologies/AgTech

Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B

Number of investments: 204

Number of exits: 46

Check size: $100k – $5m

Notable investments: PayStand, Evisort, TimeDoc Health

Founders/Key People: Rob Schultz, Tim Hoerr

Website: http://www.serraventures.com/

Skip Capital

Skip Capital is a private investment firm focusing on technology and infrastructure sectors. Founded by Kim Jackson, an experienced investor with a background in investment banking and technology, and Scott Farquhar, co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, the firm embodies a strong leadership team with diverse backgrounds, including venture capital, funds management, and listed equities. The team is passionate about innovation, with investments spanning various domains such as tech startups, infrastructure, and real assets.

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States.

Operating since: 2018

Investment Focus: HealthTech, Enterprise Software, Robotics, IoT, Genetics, Energy, Data Analytics, AI, AgTech, FoodTech, EdTech, HRTech

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 45

Number of exits: 0

Check size: $100K – $3M

Notable investments: 1Password, Canva

Founders/Key People: Kim Jackson

Website: https://www.skipcapital.com/

SOMA Capital

SOMA Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in early-stage investments. Founded by Aneel Ranadive, the firm focuses on a wide array of sectors including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, education, energy, financial technology, health technology, and real estate. SOMA Capital has a history of significant investments, with its portfolio companies achieving a combined valuation of over $20 billion.

Headquarters: United States

Investment Geography: United States, India, Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Colombia Singapore, Nigeria, Argentina, Chile, France.

Operating since: 2015

Investment Focus: B2B, CleanTech, Black Founders, Consumer, D2C, Dev Tools, EdTech, Female Founders, FinTech, Food & AgTech, Frontier Tech, Gaming, Hardware, HealthTech, Logistics, Marketplace, PropTech, SaaS.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 877

Number of exits: 40

Check size: $10K – $5M

Notable investments: Deel, Bolt

Founders/Key People: David Frayer

Website: https://somacap.com/

Sony Innovation Fund

The Sony Innovation Fund (SIF), established by Sony Corporation in 2016, operates as its venture capital arm focusing on early-stage technology startups. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SIF invests across various sectors, including entertainment, fintech, healthcare, the Internet of Things (IoT), mobility, deep tech, and sensor technologies. Beyond providing financial investment, SIF aims to foster collaboration between startups and Sony, offering access to Sony’s global network and resources to support business creation in related lines of business.

Headquarters: Japan

Investment Geography: Japan, United States, United Kingdom, India, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Canada, Ireland, Taiwan, Singapore, Belgium.

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: Entertainment, FinTech/InsurTech, Health Care, Mobility, SportsTech, FoodTech, AgTech, EdTech, SaaS/Software, Deep Tech, Sensor Tech, IoT, Robotics, AI, Drone, Environment.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 190

Number of exits: 11

Check size: $10M – $50M

Notable investments: Trax, Slice

Founders/Key People: Joseph Tou

Website: https://www.sonyinnovationfund.com/

Stoic Venture Capital

Stoic Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2020. It primarily focuses on investing in the early stages of companies, including seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage investments. The firm is particularly interested in a wide array of sectors such as business products and services, consumer products and services, energy, financial services, and materials. Stoic Venture Capital emphasizes its interest in life sciences but acknowledges that innovation can be found across all domains of research. 

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: Australia, United States, United Kingdom.

Operating since: 2019

Investment Focus: University Research Commercialization (Drugs, Medical Devices/MedTech, Software, Robotics, Hardware, AgTech, EdTech, AgBio, Electronics).

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 19

Number of exits: 2

Check size: $100K – $1M

Notable investments: Certa, Morse Micro

Founders/Key People: Guy Hedley

Website: https://stoicvc.com.au/

Square Peg Capital

Square Peg Capital is a global venture capital firm established in 2012, focused on empowering exceptional founders. It operates across several key regions, including Sydney, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, and Singapore, targeting investments in emerging technology companies within the internet economy. The firm manages assets worth US$3 billion and has achieved substantial realized returns of US$0.6 billion.

Headquarters: Australia

Investment Geography: United States, Australia, Singapore, Israel, Indonesia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, India, Malaysia, Germany, Hong Kong, Vietnam.

Operating since: 2012

Investment Focus: Agriculture, Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer, Cyber Security, FinTech, HealthTech, Digital Health, MarTech, Marketplaces, Retail, Supply Chain, SaaS.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 138

Number of exits: 12

Check size: $1M – $50M

Notable investments: Uber, Stripe

Founders/Key People: Tony Holt

Website: https://www.squarepeg.vc/

TAU Ventures

TAU Ventures is a venture capital firm associated with Tel Aviv University, focusing on early-stage investments primarily in deep tech startups. Founded in 2017, it aims to support entrepreneurs with strong ties to the university’s ecosystem. TAU Ventures provides funding, mentorship, and access to resources to help startups grow and succeed. The firm has a particular interest in sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and biotech. TAU Ventures leverages the expertise and network of Tel Aviv University to identify promising opportunities and nurture innovation within its portfolio companies.

Headquarters: Israel

Investment Geography: United States, Israel, Brazil, Japan.

Operating since: 2019

Investment Focus: Enterprise Software, Cyber Security, IoT, Supply Chain, 3D printing, Digital Media, HealthTech, AgTech, FoodTech, Drones, AI, VR, Computer Vision.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 48

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $1M – $10M

Notable investments: ArmorCode, Sami

Founders/Key People: Amit Garg

Website: https://www.tauventures.co.il/

TechU Ventures

TechU Ventures, also known as TechU Angels Management, is a venture capital firm established in 2013 with its headquarters in Great Neck, New York. The firm actively invests primarily in platform technologies that leverage complex science and engineering breakthroughs to achieve a lasting global impact. Through its investment strategy, TechU Ventures supports innovations that promise enduring benefits, targeting sectors that harness significant scientific and engineering advancements​​.

Headquarters: United States

Investment Geography: United States, Canada, Switzerland.

Operating since: 2011

Investment Focus: DeepTech (FinTech, Genomics, BioTech, Life Sciences Tech, AgTech/FoodTech, Software/SaaS, Cyber Security, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, SpaceTech) 

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 37

Number of exits: 2

Check size: $10K – $500K

Notable investments: Ayar Labs, Cyclops

Founders/Key People: Natanel Barookhian

Website: https://techuventures.com/

Tekfen Ventures

Tekfen Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm founded in 2016, operating as an arm of Tekfen Holding and based in New York, New York, United States. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, targeting sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, real estate, life sciences, and hardware technologies. Tekfen Ventures aims to address global inefficiencies and foster innovation through strategic investments. With a focus on leveraging the expertise and resources of Tekfen Holding, a publicly-traded industrial conglomerate with over 60 years of history, Tekfen Ventures seeks to create value and impact across its chosen industries.

Headquarters: United States

Investment Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Israel, New Zealand.

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: Disruptive Tech/Software/Hardware (Agriculture/AgTech, Construction/ConTech, Manufacturing, Real Estate/PropTech)

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 23

Number of exits: 3

Check size: $1M – $4M

Notable investments: Claroty, Pivot Bio

Founders/Key People: Kris Kemeny

Website: https://www.tekfenventures.com/

Titan Capital

Titan Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, India. The firm specializes in investing in companies operating in various sectors, including healthcare technology, financial technology, consumer brand, SaaS, consumer technology, and Web 3. Titan Capital focuses on supporting early-stage startups and has a portfolio of companies, including unicorns. With a global presence, Titan Capital plays a crucial role in the growth and development of innovative startups.

Headquarters: India

Investment Geography: India, United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, South Korea.

Operating since: 2015

Investment Focus: Consumer Internet, D2C, Consumer Brands, Fashion, Beverages, SaaS, AI, Data Analytics, Computer Vision, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, AgTech, HRTech, FinTech, Logistics, Mobility, Automotive, Digital Media, Gaming, TravelTech, MarTech, FoodTech, Marketplaces.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 232

Number of exits: 7

Check size: $25K – $250K

Notable investments: Hike, DealShare

Founders/Key People: Kunal Bahl

Website: https://www.titancapital.vc/

TiVentures

TiVentures is a seed investment fund owned by Fondazione Centenario Banca Stato. They focus on early-stage companies with innovative technologies, primarily in southern Switzerland. TiVentures has a diverse portfolio spanning life science, medical, high-tech, and IT sectors. TiVentures has contributed to the growth and innovation of the Ticino territory, making it a significant player in the regional tech ecosystem.

Headquarters: Switzerland

Investment Geography: Switzerland, United States.

Operating since: 2016

Investment Focus: Life Sciences, BioTech, Therapeutics, MedTech, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, HighTech, Telecom, AI, VR, Hardware, NanoTech, IT, Enterprise Software, Cyber Security, AgTech, Supply Chain, HealthTech, Digital Media.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 13

Number of exits: 1

Check size: $50K – $500K

Notable investments: Hive Power, NetEffect

Founders/Key People: Lorenzo Leoni

Website: https://tiventures.ch/

Udtara Ventures

Udtara Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New Delhi, India, established in 2019. The firm focuses on partnering with early-stage founders to build highly scalable businesses that leverage technology and innovation. Udtara Ventures supports a wide array of sectors, including online gaming, compliance tech, payment solutions, deep tech, healthcare, defence tech, fintech, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) ventures.

Headquarters: India

Investment Geography: India, Canada.

Operating since: 2019

Investment Focus: FinTech, EdTech, Data Analytics, E-commerce, SaaS/Software, IT, AgTech, Robotics, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Transport & Logistics.

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 5

Check size: $50K – $1M

Notable investments: Glamyo, RummyBazi

Founders/Key People: Ankit Lakhotia

Website: https://www.udtaraventures.com/

VI Partners

VI Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2001 and based in Altendorf, Switzerland. The firm primarily focuses on investments in early-stage and growth-stage companies in sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, technology, and software. VI Partners is known for supporting university spin-offs and other promising start-up companies, providing them with capital, coaching, and access to networks.

The firm has a history of investing in Swiss-based startups, with a strategic partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ) and McKinsey & Company, which played a key role in the creation of the Venture Incubator Fund.

Headquarters: Switzerland

Investment Geography: Switzerland, Germany, United States, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Israel, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Hong Kong, China.

Operating since: 2001

Investment Focus: Health Care (Life Sciences/BioTech, Medical Devices/MedTech, Digital Health/HealthTech), Tech (Enterprise Software, FinTech, AgTech, NanoTech, Sensors, IoT, Marketplaces).

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 103

Number of exits: 18

Check size: $500K – $7M

Notable investments: SumUp, Athelas

Founders/Key People: Per Andersen

Website: https://www.vipartners.ch/

Voima Ventures

Voima Ventures is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm specializing in deep technology investments. They focus on funding scientific deep tech ventures in the Nordics and Baltics. The firm’s mission involves solving major global problems by combining science-driven innovation with entrepreneurial experience and value-adding capital. Voima Ventures supports the scaling of global solutions for people, planet, and industry, with investments ranging from pre-seed stages and technology spin-offs to leading series A and B rounds. They invest in various sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, new materials, quantum & AI, and imaging & optics.

Headquarters: Finland

Investment Geography: Finland, Sweden, United States, Germany, Estonia.

Operating since: 2019

Investment Focus: Deep Tech (BioTech, MedTech, Life Sciences, New Materials,  ICT, AI, Semiconductors, EnergyTech, Imaging & Optics, IoT, Electronics, Robotics, Software, AgTech, FoodTech, Sustainability).

Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 34

Number of exits: 1

Check size: $300K – $1M

Notable investments: Paptic, Solar Foods

Founders/Key People: Inka Mero

Website: https://voimaventures.com/

XFactor Ventures

XFactor Ventures is a venture capital firm known for its focus on companies with at least one female founder. The firm aims to bridge the gender gap in venture funding by specifically targeting startups that have diverse leadership teams. XFactor Ventures typically invests in early-stage companies across various industries, with a special emphasis on technology-driven solutions.

The firm operates by leveraging the expertise and networks of successful entrepreneurs and investors, many of whom are women, to mentor and guide the portfolio companies. This approach not only provides capital but also strategic support to foster growth and success in these startups.

Headquarters: United States.

Investment Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, Tonga, Canada.

Operating since: 2017

Investment Focus: Female-Led Businesses,Female Founders (B2B Software,FinTech,AgTech,Health Care,Consumer Marketplaces,Consumer Products).

Stage: Pre-Seed,Seed,Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 78

Number of exits: 5

Check size: $10K – $1M

Notable investments: Roadsync, Xata.io.

Founders/Key People: Betsy Fore

Website: https://www.xfactor.ventures/

Xplorer Capital

Xplorer Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California. They focus on investing in seed-stage, Series A, and Series B companies. Xplorer Capital targets disruptive technologies and talented entrepreneurs, with a particular interest in transforming traditional industries. The firm’s investment approach is centered around forming long-term partnerships and supporting their portfolio companies through leveraging their experience and connections. They have a diverse portfolio including companies across various sectors such as agricultural technology, logistics, and healthcare. 

Headquarters: United States.

Investment Geography: United States, Germany.

Operating since: 2011

Investment Focus: Automation,AI,IoT,Data Solutions,Enterprise SaaS (Traditional Industries:- Manufacturing,Logistics,Agriculture, Health Care,Sustainability, Proptech,Mobility,Commerce,Corporate Productivity)

Stage: Pre-Seed,Seed,Series A, Series B.

Number of investments: 36

Number of exits: 10

Check size: $100K – $5M

Notable investments: Pachama, Farmwise

Founders/Key People: Jonathan McQueen, Keith Nilsson

Website: https://xplorer.vc/

Conclusion

Having a great SaaS product for the agriculture industry is just one piece of the puzzle. Partnering with the right VC firm can propel your ag-tech startup to new heights. Research VCs on this list that align with your company’s goals and the specific needs of the agriculture market. With a supportive VC in your corner, you can secure funding to grow, innovate, and become a major player in feeding the future.