Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • Food & Beverage • Robotics • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States • Switzerland |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Syngenta Group Ventures is an investment fund focused on supporting and nurturing innovative start-ups across a diverse range of industries, including software (spanning web marketplaces, SaaS, etc.), biotechnology, agrotechnology, fintech and financial services, retail and e-commerce, IoT and wearables, cleantech, food and beverage, robotics, pharmaceuticals, and medicine. They are not constrained to a single field; instead, Syngenta Group Ventures recognizes the interplay of technology and various sectors to create a sustainable future. The fund typically invests between $100,000 and $5,000,000, with a preferred 'sweet spot' investment of around $1,500,000. They are keen on participating in different funding stages such as Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Syngenta Group Ventures’ agenda is to empower entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of technological and scientific advancements. The overarching investment thesis revolves around impacting the ecosystem through strategic investments that align with their expertise in the aforementioned sectors. They aim to partner with companies that share a common vision of innovation, sustainability, and growth potential. Their goal is to provide not just financial support but also strategic industry insights to help their portfolios succeed and scale. As the investment arm of a group with deep roots in agriculture and related technologies, Syngenta Group Ventures leverages an extensive network and industry knowledge to offer significant value to the companies they invest in.