FTW Ventures
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 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoiler Alert | Nov 2016 | Seed | - |
| ALTR | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Izote Biosciences | Feb 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Nfinite Nanotechnology | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Yali Bio | Feb 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Rob Wilder
Venture Partner
Jenn Burka
Principal
JP Williams
Principal
Bill Rusitzky
Advisor & Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is FTW Ventures based?
FTW Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was FTW Ventures founded?
FTW Ventures was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does FTW Ventures have?
FTW Ventures has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FTW Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spoiler Alert, ALTR, Izote Biosciences, Nfinite Nanotechnology, Yali Bio.
What was FTW Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
FTW Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ALTR in 2025.
What sectors does FTW Ventures focus on?
FTW Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does FTW Ventures focus on?
FTW Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is FTW Ventures's AUM?
FTW Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.