Ponderosa Ventures
Overview
Ponderosa Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. It focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in companies operating in the food, agriculture, and ocean sectors, with a commitment to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. The firm invests globally, with a focus on the US and Europe. Ponderosa is part of Galvanize Climate Solutions, which provides investment committee, legal, and structural support.
Portfolio Companies
33
Website
ponderosavc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terranova | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Umaro Foods | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Aquatic Labs | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ascribe Bio | Nov 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SnoFox | Aug 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Ponderosa Ventures based?
Ponderosa Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Ponderosa Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Ponderosa Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Ponderosa Ventures have?
Ponderosa Ventures has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ponderosa Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Terranova, Umaro Foods, Aquatic Labs, Ascribe Bio, SnoFox.
What was Ponderosa Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Ponderosa Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Aquatic Labs in 2026.
What sectors does Ponderosa Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Ponderosa Ventures focus on?
Ponderosa Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.