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This week, we dove into the challenges and opportunities shaping the agricultural sector at South Summit Brazil. On Thursday, during one of the key agtech panels at the event, our Managing Partner, Francisco Jardim, joined a thoughtful discussion on the current and future challenges in agriculture. He had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Pedro Dusso, CEO and founder of one of our portfolio companies, Aegro, and Ariel Ramos, Director at Barn Investimentos. The panel was skillfully moderated by Mauricio S., CEO at StartSe Agro. The conversation explored the sector’s most pressing issues—from climate volatility and fragmented supply chains to the urgent need for digital tools and data-driven decision-making. Together, the panelists shared insights on how innovation, collaboration, and strategic investment are essential to overcoming these hurdles and unlocking the next wave of growth in agtech. We’re proud to support entrepreneurs like Pedro, who are leading the charge in transforming Brazilian agriculture through technology. #agfoodtech #climatech #spventures #foodsecurity #climatecrisis

📢 Launch of the SP Ventures ESG & Impact Report 2024   We are proud to share the third edition of the SP Ventures ESG & Impact Report, at a time when the global food system faces unprecedented environmental, social, and economic pressures. Climate change, soil degradation, inequality in rural access to technology and finance — these are not future risks, but present realities. To deliver different results, we must take a fundamentally different approach. At SP Ventures, we believe that only by placing impact at the core of business strategy can we unlock scalable, long-term solutions. This report reflects our continued commitment to investing in founders and technologies that regenerate ecosystems, empower small and medium producers, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resilient agri-food economy across Latin America. In this edition, we highlight the progress, impact metrics, and learnings from our portfolio, as well as our vision for a new investment model — one that goes beyond capital to actively co-create meaningful and measurable change. To access the full report, simply click the link in the comments. Don't miss the opportunity to check out all the details! #spventuresteam Francisco Jardim, Felipe Guth, Ariadne Caballero, Alexandre Stephan, Rebecca Aguiar, Juliana De Podestá, Pedro P. Corrêa Jábali, Vanessa B., Henrique Zanuzzo, Renata Fernandes #spventures #esg&impact #impactinvesting #climatechange #foodsecurity #venturecapital

Desde 2019, temos o privilégio de organizar o Radar Agtech Brasil em parceria com duas instituições de enorme relevância: Embrapa e Homo Ludens. Ao longo desses anos, evoluímos na missão de mapear o ecossistema de inovação no agro brasileiro — e a edição de 2024 marca um novo capítulo nessa jornada. Se nas edições anteriores o foco era exclusivamente nas startups, em 2024 ampliamos o escopo: passamos a mapear também os investidores e os ambientes de inovação que compõem o ecossistema AgFoodTech. Pela primeira vez, decidimos ir além do relatório e dar vida ao Radar Agtech Summit, evento cofundado por Embrapa, Homo Ludens, SP Ventures e, agora, também pelo Cubo Itaú. Reunimos mais de 300 participantes, incluindo empreendedores, investidores, corporações e pesquisadores em um espaço vibrante de debates sobre inovação, tecnologia e o futuro do agro na América Latina. Seguimos firmes na missão de fortalecer esse ecossistema — e essa edição do Radar é mais uma prova do quanto ele amadureceu. Obrigado a todos que caminham com a gente nessa construção. 🚜🌱 Felipe Guth, Pedro P. Corrêa Jábali, Luiz Ojima Sakuda, Aurélio Favarin, Vitor Mondo, Andreísa Flores, Gabriela Brunialti Justo, Matheus B., Camila Rossato

Last week, Rebecca Aguiar, Senior Associate at SP Ventures, had the honor of leading a training session at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa for members of Insper Ventures on the fundamentals of venture capital in Latin America! At SP Ventures, we are proud to support venture capital leagues at universities and foster this important ecosystem. We are excited to be part of this journey and contribute to the growth of future entrepreneurs and investors. Together, we can create a transformative impact on the market! Additionally, for you who are a young recent graduate, we have an exciting opportunity! We have just opened a position here at SP Ventures for a Venture Capital Analyst. If you're interested, you can apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dJFAvpT8

Last week, Ariadne Caballero and Francisco Jardim had the honor of participating in the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in in San Francisco. In addition to attending, Francisco Jardim participated as a speaker in a panel on "Strategic Partnerships and Investments Shaping the Future of Ag" – discussing how collaboration between startups, corporates, and investors is driving agricultural innovation. In the panel, Francisco had an amazing lineup of industry legends with him on stage: Paimun (PJ) Amini, Mika Eberl, John Hartnett, and Neal Okarter. They also had the opportunity to engage in conversations with key individuals from the ecosystem, including entrepreneurs from our portfolio like Hugo Garduño Ortega , founder of Verqor, and Mark Kahn, managing partner of Omnivore. #worldagritech #agfoodtech #climatech #sanfrancisco

Convidamos você para o 1° Radar Agtech Summit, o evento que reunirá os principais atores do ecossistema de inovação e empreendedorismo agropecuário do Brasil e, para o lançamento da versão 2024 do Radar Agtech Brasil Desde 2019, a Embrapa, a SP Ventures e a Homo Ludens conduzem o Radar Agtech, o mapeamento mais completo das startups do agro no Brasil, e nesse ano, para comemorar seus 5 anos, se iniciar o Radar Agtech Summit. Para o Summit, se une mais um grande parceiro, o Cubo Itaú, para construirmos juntos um grande fórum anual que discutirá, analisará e gerará valiosos insights para o ecossistema de inovação e empreendedorismo agro! Venha fazer parte, receber novas informações e contribuir com o agro brasileiro! Dia 26/03 das 14:00h às 17:30h no Cubo Itaú! Inscreva-se agora e não perca essa oportunidade: https://lnkd.in/dqbEKC9U Se quiserem mais informações sobre o evento, enviem-nos uma mensagem. #RadarAgtechSummit #Agtech #Inovação

At SP Ventures, we are excited to share this insightful article by our head of ESG and Impact, Juliana De Podestá, who highlights the emerging opportunity within carbon markets. In agriculture, we’re used to thinking about yield—soybean bags per hectare, liters per hectare, protein content. But what if one of the most valuable crops in the world isn’t grown, harvested, or stored in a silo? Carbon markets are reshaping how we view agricultural value creation, turning environmental stewardship into a tradable asset. By enabling farmers, agribusinesses, and entire industries to monetize sustainability, they play a crucial role in decarbonizing our economy and building a more resilient agricultural system. As Juliana explains, carbon markets aren’t just about compliance—they are a scalable, market-based mechanism that can accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture. This is not just about vague ESG goals; it’s about real financial incentives that reward farmers for regenerating soils, reducing emissions, and making agriculture climate-resilient, all without compromising productivity. At SP Ventures, we firmly believe that environmental assets will be a cornerstone of the future agrifood system. That’s why we are committed to investing in the technologies, marketplaces, and financial tools that will help carbon markets grow across Latin America and beyond. If you are more interested in the topic, here is the link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/d96iVQjG #spventures #carbonmarkets #agfoodtech #climatech #sustainability

According to the article written by Francisco Jardim and Rebecca Aguiar for AgFunder, Latin America is poised to become the next major hub for AgFoodtech. The region, responsible for 16% of global food exports, is facing the challenge of increasing food production by 80% by 2050 to meet growing demand while adapting to climate change. AgFoodtech, with technologies like AI, precision agriculture, and biotech, is uniquely positioned to address these needs. Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are at the forefront of agtech innovation, advancing sustainability, productivity, and tech-driven farming solutions. As capital becomes scarcer, smart investments in this region will create long-term value in agtech. This is the perfect moment to get involved, as AgFoodtech in Latin America will shape the future of sustainable agriculture. For those interested in learning more, check the comments for the full article link. #agfoodtech #spventures #venturefund #impact

Our Head of ESG and Impact, Juliana De Podestá, shared a powerful reflection in the following article on how diversity in venture capital is not just a moral imperative but a strategic competitive advantage. She provides valuable insights on how diverse teams make better decisions, avoid groupthink, and help create scalable, high-impact solutions, especially in startups founded by women and underrepresented groups. At SP Ventures, we are committed to turning diversity into a strategic advantage by investing in underrepresented founders, providing structured training, and ensuring greater equity in our operations and investments. Diversity isn’t just an agenda — it’s about smarter investing and building more resilient, innovative companies for the future. Kudos for this article and for leading the charge on this critical topic! 👏 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/d6gvsSic #Diversity #VentureCapital #InclusiveInvesting #Innovation #SPVentures #ESG&Impact

We are excited to share that one of our portfolio companies, goFlux, has just released its 2024 Sustainability Report! The document highlights their initiatives to reduce emissions, promote technological innovation, and generate social impact, focusing on transforming the road transport sector by bringing more efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility. Access the report now and discover how goFluxx is building a more sustainable future for transportation! Link of the report> https://lnkd.in/dngNj3YQ #Sustainability #LogisticsInnovation #GreenTransportation #Spventures #Portfoliocompanies