Finistere Ventures
Overview
Finistere Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies in the agtech and life sciences industries. The company focuses on investing in companies that are developing technologies and solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and human health. The company has a global outlook and invests in entities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plenty | Jul 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Upside Foods | Jan 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Enko | Jan 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Animol Discovery | Feb 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| CropX Technologies | Apr 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
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Key People
Arama Kukutai
Partner Co-Founder
Dave Duncan
Venture Partner
David Duncan
Venture Partner
Eyal Rosenthal
Venture Partner
Hesham A.
Venture Partner
Ken Selzer
Partner
Kenneth Selzer
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Finistere Ventures based?
Finistere Ventures is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, United States.
When was Finistere Ventures founded?
Finistere Ventures was founded in 2005.
How many portfolio companies does Finistere Ventures have?
Finistere Ventures has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Finistere Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Plenty, Upside Foods, Enko, Animol Discovery, CropX Technologies.
What was Finistere Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Finistere Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Animol Discovery in 2025.
What sectors does Finistere Ventures focus on?
Finistere Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Finistere Ventures focus on?
Finistere Ventures typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Finistere Ventures's AUM?
Finistere Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.