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FTW Ventures

FTW Ventures

San Francisco, United States

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About

FTW Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focused on revolutionizing the global food system through technology. The firm invests in innovative startups that address critical challenges in food and agriculture technology, including areas like AgTech, advanced materials, supply chain solutions, and biotech. Their mission is to build a better, more sustainable world by supporting the smartest minds tackling these pressing issues. Founded by Brian Frank, FTW Ventures is known for its "problem-focused" investment approach, which seeks out companies that are not only technologically advanced but also capable of making a significant impact on the environment and society. The firm is particularly interested in startups that can transform how food is produced, distributed, and consumed, making the food system more resilient, sustainable, and efficient. FTW Ventures typically leads or co-leads seed and Series A rounds, offering both financial support and strategic guidance. The firm prides itself on being deeply involved with its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses while staying true to their mission of creating a positive impact. Some of their notable investments include companies in food robotics, alternative proteins, and sustainable packaging solutions. For entrepreneurs aiming to partner with FTW Ventures, the firm looks for innovative solutions with the potential to disrupt the food and agriculture sectors and create long-lasting change​.

Details

Average check

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K

Round

Seed
Series A
Pre-Seed

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
E-commerce & Retail
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$6M

Historical average check

$21.5M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

11

Investments

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Biotech

Food & Beverage

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Pharma

CleanTech & Sustainability

Agritech & Farming

Real Estate & Proptech

Natural Resources

Other

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Website

ftw.vc

Email

info@ftw.vc

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