Calling All Game-Changing Startups! The 2025 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is open for applications until May 25th 🚀 We’re searching for the world’s most innovative startups advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture. If your solution addresses one of these six focus areas, we want to hear from you! 🌱 Regenerative Agriculture 🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Automation 🐄 Animal Health & Nutrition ⚡ Clean Energy & Climate Tech 💧 Water & Waste Management 🥗 Post-Harvest & Foodtech Finalists will pitch live at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley, gaining exposure to top industry leaders, pitch coaching, a startup showcase booth, and exclusive networking opportunities. The winning company will receive the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award and up to $1M USD investment from SVG Ventures. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/guMSZ-AW #THRIVE #GlobalImpactChallenge #startup #cleantech
SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Los Gatos, CA 20,074 followers
A venture and innovation platform advancing a more sustainable future for the food and agriculture industries.
About us
SVG Ventures-THRIVE is a global venture and innovation firm headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley. SVG Ventures-THRIVE accelerates, invests, and works with entrepreneurs, investors and Fortune 500 corporations to advance the future of food and agriculture through innovation.
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http://www.thriveagrifood.com
External link for SVG Ventures | THRIVE
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- agriculture, venture, silicon valley, agtech, foodtech, agritech, agrifood, startups, scaleups, sustainablity, and venture capital
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750 University Ave
Suite 260
Los Gatos, CA 95030, US
Employees at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
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🚀 Open Innovation: The Bridge Between Startups, Corporates, and Investors🌎🤝 The most groundbreaking innovations don’t happen in isolation—they happen through collaboration. 🌱✨ Our latest THRIVE Insights article explores how open innovation is transforming the AgriFoodTech landscape, bridging the gap between startups, corporates, and investors to drive real impact. With 86% of corporations planning to maintain or expand their open innovation budgets in 2025, the future of innovation is all about strategic partnerships. 🔍 Learn how THRIVE is connecting industry leaders like BASF, Driscoll's, Corteva Agriscience, Kubota Corporation, ICL Group, and more with cutting-edge startups to tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_ryWUxw #OpenInnovation #AgriFoodTech #Startups #CorporateInnovation #THRIVEInsights #FutureOfAg
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We are proud to be partnering with the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) on the Cultivate Challenge 2025, supporting the next generation of innovators, scientists, and startups who are transforming the future of plant nutrition and sustainable agriculture. The Cultivate Challenge is a global call for bold solutions that can increase agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact. We're looking for breakthrough innovations in: Energy Efficiency in Ammonia Production Novel P Fertilizers & Application Nutrient Use Efficiency Tracking For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eecZjD9Y https://lnkd.in/e_zvcvhh
📣 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 This new global initiative is intended to address key challenges in agriculture, sustainability and food security. The initiative includes three key parts: 1. 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – #HappeningToday in Barcelona, is bringing global experts and industry leaders together to share insights and advance practical solutions for sustainable agriculture. 2. 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 – A startup competition supporting innovative plant nutrition solutions. The best startups will receive tailored guidance, resources as well as mentorship over the course of one year. 3. 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 – An online hub connecting startups, investors and industry experts. The searchable database is designed to help find matching partners with impactful innovations. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZFpBS-x #IFACultivatingTomorrow2025 #AgInnovation #SustainableAgriculture Jack Keeys | Patrick Heffer |Alzbeta Klein, CFA | Claire Newell (Chart.PR) |elif oguz
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We're super excited to be going on this journey with IFA to drive innovation across the global fertilizer ecosystem! The launch of the Cultivate Challenge marks a huge step forward in discovering groundbreaking startups that will help transform the future of sustainable ag—and we can't wait to see what incredible solutions emerge. Applications are now OPEN – if you're a startup ready to make an impact in this space, this is your moment! Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF_i_P7w Let’s cultivate the future, together. Patrick Heffer Jack Keeys Danny O'Brien Paula Elliott #Innovation #AgTech #Sustainability #CultivateChallenge #StartupOpportunity #FertilizerInnovation #THRIVEAccelerator #GlobalImpact https://lnkd.in/en3urPSa
The Innovation Hub is launched! 💥 In August 2024 I started a new role... Program manager for innovation and start-ups at IFA By October, Patrick Heffer and I had developed a proposal for our newly formed advisory board. And after just six months, today I was able to stand on stage and announce our full suite of new activity across the global fertilizer ecosystem, all launched today! Including: - Collaborative Innovation platform to showcase our sector-focused start-ups. Check out the searchable database and our priority businesses here: https://lnkd.in/giDfBrUJ - Future-focused webinar series, with over 1000 registrations across our first two episodes diving into Green Ammonia with RMI - An inaugral science Innovation Award recognizing research implementation with our first winner Sulvaris Inc. And perhaps most exciting... - The Cultivate Challenge! 💡 A dedicated global startup competition with an accelerator growth program, comprising of specialist workshops and showcase events around the world - delivered with partners SVG Ventures | THRIVE, in addition to EIT Food and World Agri-Tech We launched this activity today at our first-ever in-person Innovation event, the Cultivating Tomorrow conference. On stage, I asked our packed audience of over 200 sector leaders "Who thinks Fertilizer industry is a leader in Innovation?" Not a single person rose their hands. And they're correct - as just 0.5% of income is spent on R&D in our industry. My goal is for our program to be a catalyst to shift that momentum and drive this industry to be a leader in solutions to sustainably feed our world. Next time I ask the question, I hope to see a few more hands in the air. So whether you're a corporate, investor, startup, or interested observer - welcome to the journey ! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gBC3Uip8 International Fertilizer Association (IFA)
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🌿🏡 What if your neighborhood came with its own community greenhouse, providing fresh, local produce year-round? SVG Ventures | THRIVE, in collaboration with Intel and project partners Texas A&M AgriLife Research and IUNU, just wrapped up a feasibility study and white paper exploring how AI-driven greenhouses could be integrated into residential developments by working with supportive real estate developers—bringing fresh food closer to home while creating a sustainable business model. ✅ Local supply chains. ✅ Lower carbon footprint. ✅ Healthier communities This research is a major step toward making urban farming more scalable, accessible, and economically viable. Who’s ready to see this model in action? 🙌 #FutureOfFood #CEA #AgriFoodTech #Sustainability
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Calling All Innovators in Post-Harvest & FoodTech! Are you a startup with breakthrough solutions in: ✅ Future crops and novel ingredients ✅ Lab-grown and plant-based meats ✅ Sustainable packaging and food preservation ✅ AI-driven and advanced processing tech ✅ Supply chain & food quality solutions for post-harvest Post-Harvest & FoodTech is one of our 6 key themes for this year’s THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, and we're seeking visionary ideas that will enhance food security, minimize waste, and revolutionize food production and distribution. 💰 Apply now for a chance to win up to $1 million in investment from SVG Ventures | THRIVE and present your innovation to global leaders and investors! Together, let's transform the future of food and build a more resilient and sustainable food system. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/guMSZ-AW #FoodTech #PostHarvest #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #Innovation #SupplyChain #FoodSafety #THRIVEChallenge #Startups #GlobalImpact
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Calling All Innovators in Water & Waste Management! Are you a startup with breakthrough solutions in: ✅ Water Conservation & Efficient Irrigation ✅ Waste Reduction & Recycling in Agriculture ✅ Nutrient Runoff and Water Pollution Control ✅ Circular Water Systems and Reuse ✅ Organic Waste Conversion and Bioenergy Production Water & Waste Management is one of our 6 key themes for this year’s THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, and we're seeking visionary ideas that will revolutionize how we manage resources, reduce waste, and ensure clean, safe water for all. 💰 Apply now for a chance to win up to $1 million in investment from SVG Ventures | THRIVE and present your innovation to global leaders and investors! Together, let's transform water and waste management for a sustainable future. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/guMSZ-AW #WaterManagement #WasteManagement #Sustainability #WaterConservation #Recycling #WaterQuality #WasteToEnergy #PollutionControl #THRIVEChallenge #Innovation #Startups #GlobalImpact
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Calling All Innovators in Clean Energy & Climate Tech! Are you a startup with breakthrough solutions in: ✅ Renewable Energy in Agriculture ✅ Energy Storage and Grid Solutions for Farms ✅ Electrification of Agricultural Equipment ✅ Carbon Capture and Climate-Smart Agriculture ✅ Biofuels and Green inputs for Agriculture Clean Energy & Climate Tech is one of our 6 key themes for this year’s THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, and we're seeking visionary ideas that will power the transition to a net-zero future and mitigate the impacts of climate change. 💰 Apply now for a chance to win up to $1 million in investment from SVG Ventures | THRIVE and present your innovation to global leaders and investors! Together, let's accelerate the shift to clean energy and build a sustainable future. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/guMSZ-AW #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CarbonCapture #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateResilience #AgTech #Startups #GlobalImpact #THRIVEChallenge
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Exciting opportunity from our friends at The VINE! Don't miss out, applications close on March 28th! https://lnkd.in/e4_p57um
VINE Connect is an 8-week program built for startups with proven technologies looking to break into one of the world’s most important and complex farming markets. We've worked closely with the team at Farmhand Ventures as well as industry partners to structure a program that helps companies understand the unique context of California agriculture, build relationships with growers and ag stakeholders, and position their solutions for long-term success. Participants will engage in focused workshops, receive tailored one-on-one support, and take part in a dedicated field day that offers direct exposure to regional farming networks. Applications close March 28. Learn more and apply: https://thevine.io
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Calling All Innovators in Animal Health & Nutrition! Are you a startup with breakthrough solutions in: ✅ Precision Nutrition for Livestock ✅ Disease Prevention and Management ✅ Sustainability in Livestock Systems ✅ Animal Welfare and Behavior Monitoring ✅ Genetic and Breeding Innovations Animal Health & Nutrition is one of our 6 key themes for this year’s THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, and we're searching for innovative ideas that will transform the future of animal agriculture and promote sustainable practices. Apply now for a chance to win up to $1 million in investment from SVG Ventures | THRIVE and showcase your solution to industry leaders and investors on a global stage! Together, let's advance animal health and nutrition for a more resilient and sustainable future. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/guMSZ-AW #AnimalHealth #AnimalNutrition #Sustainability #LivestockInnovation #AgTech #Startups #GlobalImpact #THRIVEChallenge #Innovation #PrecisionNutrition #SustainableFarming