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The Production Board (TPB)

The Production Board, based in California, backs Seed to Series B specialists in food, life sciences, industrial, climate, and healthtech, often leading rounds, with notable investments in Culture Biosciences and Rumi.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusFood and ag, Life sciences, Industrial, Climate, Healthtech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at The Production Board (TPB)

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

David FriedbergCEO and PartnerHe previously founded The Climate Corporation and Metromile, and held senior roles at Google.

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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

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Culture BiosciencesRumi

In their words

The Production BoardFounded by Dave Friedberg, The Production Board (TPB) is a holding company of businesses established to solve the most fundamental problems that affect our planet, by reiwww.tpb.co
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On these lists

Seed healthtech investors in California92Seed climate investors in California75Series A healthtech investors in California75Seed life sciences investors in California71Seed industrial investors in California67Series A life sciences investors in California65Series A climate investors in California58Series A industrial investors in California48

Questions

What stage does The Production Board (TPB) invest in?

The Production Board (TPB) reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does The Production Board (TPB) invest?

The Production Board (TPB) has not reported a check size.

Does The Production Board (TPB) lead rounds?

Yes. The Production Board (TPB) says it can lead.

Who are the partners at The Production Board (TPB)?

David Friedberg (CEO and Partner).

Is The Production Board (TPB) active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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