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