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FTW Ventures

FTW Ventures

San Francisco, Californiaftw.vc

Overview

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 .

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

24

Website

ftw.vc

Investments

FTW Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Brilliant HarvestFeb 2026SeedCo-investor
AltrJul 2025SeedCo-investor
ALTRJul 2025SeedCo-investor
ALTRJul 2025SeedCo-investor
CropguardMay 2025VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Brian Frank

General Partner

Rob Wilder

Venture Partner

Jenn Burka

Principal

JP Williams

Principal

Bill Rusitzky

Advisor Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2016

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