Cargill Ventures
Overview
Cargill Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Cargill, Inc. It was recreated as a dedicated, centralized unit at the end of 2020 to lead startup investment activities. The firm makes strategic investments in growth-stage startups that align with Cargill's long-term objectives, focusing on areas like the future of food and feed, human and animal health, sustainability, and digital platforms. Unlike many financial VCs, Cargill Ventures provides portfolio companies with access to its expertise in commercial operations, supply chain, R&D, and its global network.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
cargill.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unison Labs Inc. | Jun 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
| CarbonBridge Inc. | Jul 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Fortva | Sep 2005 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Cargill Ventures based?
Cargill Ventures is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States.
When was Cargill Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Cargill Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Cargill Ventures have?
Cargill Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cargill Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Unison Labs Inc., CarbonBridge Inc., Fortva.
What was Cargill Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Cargill Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Unison Labs Inc. in 2023.
What sectors does Cargill Ventures focus on?
Cargill Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Cargill Ventures focus on?
Cargill Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.