FTW Ventures

FTW Ventures is a venture firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. It puts money into technology aimed at the food and agriculture industries, backs founders, advises corporations and deploys capital from outside investors.

The firm argues that food production still leans on centuries-old methods that use up scarce resources. Its stated aim is to find better ways to feed a growing world population by 2050.

Products and services

• Venture investment: funds early technology companies aiming to reshape the food system.
• Founder support: works alongside the founders it backs.
• Corporate advice: advises global corporations active in food and agriculture.
• Capital deployment: invests money raised from institutional and other investors.

Who it works with

It looks for founders with a distinct view on how to improve the food system. Areas named include crop biotechnology, supply chain sensors, farm automation and software that predicts retail demand.

Key facts

• Based in: San Francisco, California
• Sector: food and agriculture technology
• Stage: backs founders and technology companies