Cargill Ventures invests in high-growth technology-based companies, across the information technology, life sciences and clean technology sectors.  We invest in companies that are at the forefront of driving change in a market and can benefit from our insights and resources.  We invest in companies that are addressing a significant unmet need and can benefit from our experiences and relationships.  Our perspective is global, but investments local.  We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Minneapolis, New Dehli and Shanghai.

In Information Technology, we invest in high-growth software and services companies that address fundamental and evolving business needs of large, global enterprises. We look for great companies with innovative solutions that delive substantial value to large enterprises. We seek to add value as an investor by using our deep knowledge of core business processes such as trading, commodity processing, logistics, supply chain management, international business operations, workforce management and risk management to validate business concepts and provide counsel. For specific areas of investment interest, click here.

In Life Sciences, we invest in companies that promise breakthroughs around unmet health and quality of life needs.  Our investment scope includes medical devices, therapeutics, biotechnology tools and diagnostics, and nutrition and wellness products.  We look for strong management teams with proprietary IP or technology, with early promising clinical data.  We bring our collective experiences in research, product development and strategy to bear, along with our relationships with industry leaders.  For specific areas of investment interest, click here.

In Clean Technology, we invest in companies that deliver breakthroughs in energy, resource management, and productivity.  Specifically, we look for companies with unique and valuable process, product or research technologies with clear paths to commercialization.  We look for strong teams with a focused approach to execution and market adoption.  We leverage Cargill's expertise in key industries including bio-fuels, bio-industrial products, food and livestock to provide perspective and market guidance. For specific areas of investment interest, click here.