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SVG Ventures

SVG Ventures, based in California, backs food and agriculture specialists from Pre-Seed to Series B, often leading rounds, with notable investments in Arugga and Continuum Ag.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusFood and ag
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at SVG Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

John CassidyManaging Director Canada, SVG Ventures | THRIVEHe previously served as the Chief Executive Officer for a fintech SME in Europe.
Rachel HartnettVenture AnalystShe is listed on the THRIVE Agrifood team page.
Tawny ScanlanVenture AssociateHer role involves venture activities within the agrifood innovation ecosystem.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

AruggaContinuum Ag
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On these lists

Seed food and ag investors in California18Series A food and ag investors in California15Pre-seed food and ag investors in California11Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563

Questions

What stage does SVG Ventures invest in?

SVG Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does SVG Ventures invest?

SVG Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does SVG Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. SVG Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at SVG Ventures?

John Cassidy (Managing Director Canada, SVG Ventures | THRIVE).

Is SVG Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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