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An intense and inspiring week for the innovation ecosystem! This week, SP Ventures proudly took part in key initiatives that reinforce our commitment to a more sustainable, diverse, and connected future. Rebecca Aguiar represented us at Brazil at Silicon Valley and the Climate Week in San Francisco, while Ariadne Caballero joined the closing event of the first edition of Empower Her, by WeInvest LatAm, in São Paulo. At Brazil at Silicon Valley, we followed discussions that bridge innovation, technology, and Brazil. The event’s mission is to connect top Brazilian talent with the global tech ecosystem, driving high-impact solutions to some of the country’s biggest challenges. This vision is deeply aligned with SP Ventures’ investment thesis: we believe that transforming Brazil means empowering local entrepreneurs with a global outlook — especially in strategic sectors like agriculture and climate. During Climate Week in San Francisco, we engaged in critical conversations around biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and the role of capital in building a regenerative future. As a fund focused on AgFoodTech and Climatech in Latin America, we reaffirmed our conviction that agriculture is central to fighting climate change — and that unlocking its full potential requires the integration of science, data, and capital. Participating in global events like this strengthens our international connections and fuels the development of new investment theses. To round off the week, we had the privilege of celebrating the conclusion of the first edition of Empower Her, an initiative led by WeInvest LatAm to tackle the longstanding challenge of unequal access to capital for women founders. Together with Brazilian ambassadors Carolina Strobel and Maria Rita Spina Bueno, we helped foster a space for open dialogue, strategic connections, and real conversations about the fundraising journey. At SP Ventures, diversity and transparency are essential pillars in building a strong and inclusive innovation ecosystem. Empower Her is a perfect reflection of what we stand for: more access, more honesty, and more opportunities for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. We remain committed to driving innovation with real impact. Here’s to more connections, more transformation, and more entrepreneurs — women and men — shaping the future of Latin America. #spventures #bsv #climateweekSF #weinvest #agfoodclimatech

We are excited to announce that Puna Bio has successfully secured a new funding round, led by Corteva Catalyst, with participation from existing investors such as At One Ventures, SP Ventures, SOSV, and others, along with new investor Dalus Capital. As a proud investor, we’re thrilled to continue supporting Puna Bio’s mission to revolutionize regenerative agriculture with its innovative biological solutions. Puna Bio is advancing the agtech sector by harnessing the power of extremophilic microorganisms, offering sustainable products that enhance nutrient absorption, stress tolerance, and crop quality. Their technology is already making a significant impact, improving soil health and increasing productivity on over 300,000 hectares in key agricultural regions. This new capital will enable Puna Bio to expand its operations into new markets, including the U.S., Brazil, and Paraguay, and further develop its product portfolio. We’re excited to continue supporting Puna Bio as they drive sustainability and innovation in agriculture. Congratulations to the Puna Bio team on this incredible achievement—we look forward to what’s next! 🌱 #punateam Franco Martínez Levis, Elisa Violeta Bertini, CAROLINA BELFIORE, María Eugenia Farías Learn more at https://www.puna.bio/

Proud to be part of this transformation! This week, Vanessa B., our Principal here at SP Ventures, attended the GIIN (Global Impact Investing Network) event in San Francisco, where we had the honor of participating as panelists in an essential conversation about the future of sustainable agriculture. Being a member of GIIN is much more than an institutional label — it’s about being part of a global network that believes in the power of impact investments as a transformative force. For us at SP Ventures, this alignment comes naturally: we are committed to fostering innovative solutions that make food production more efficient, inclusive, and regenerative. During the panel, we discussed the challenges and opportunities of investing in agricultural technologies that promote climate resilience, responsible use of natural resources, and economic development for producers across Latin America. Sustainable agriculture is an urgent agenda — and investing in this sector with intentionality and clear impact metrics is a crucial step to ensuring food security and environmental health for the coming decades. We continue with the purpose of building bridges between capital and innovation, between impact and scale. #impactinvesting #agtech #sustainability #sustainableagriculture #SPVentures #GIIN #impactinvestment #foodtech #climatechange #LatAm

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