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Finistere Ventures

Finistere Ventures

Newport Beach, Californiafinistere.com

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.

Year Founded

2005

Portfolio Companies

33

Investments

Finistere Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AnimerraFeb 2025Series CCo-investor
Casa CortésOct 2023Early FundingCo-investor
BackbarOct 2023SeedCo-investor
SideworkOct 2023SeedCo-investor
Scentian BioSep 2023SeedLead

Key People

Arama Kukutai

Partner Co-Founder

Dave Duncan

Venture Partner

David Duncan

Venture Partner

Hesham A.

Venture Partner

Ken Selzer

Partner

Kenneth Selzer

Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNewport Beach, California
Year Founded2005

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