Serra Ventures
Serra Ventures is a venture firm that provides capital and sector expertise to early-stage technology companies across the U.S., with a strong emphasis on agriculture and agri-food technology. The firm lists offices in Champaign, Chicago, San Diego and Park City and reports having funded over 100 early-stage tech startups. Serra operates multiple fund vehicles (e.g., Serra Capital I–III and Ag & Food Tech funds) and publishes news and portfolio updates on exits, acquisitions, and company milestones.
Serra Ventures
Champaign, Illinois, United States, North America
Services
Venture funding / Fund management
Provides equity investments through multiple fund vehicles (Serra Capital I, II, III, Serra Capital III SBIC, Serra Capital Ag Tech Fund, Serra Ag & Food Tech Fund II).
Grant and funding assistance
Assists portfolio companies in securing non-dilutive funding and grants (example: supported iFab in applying for a $51M EDA Tech Hubs grant).
Communications, marketing and public relations support
Internal communications and marketing support including newsletter production, website maintenance, and preparation of workshop and speaking materials (services performed by Serra staff).
Network and partnership facilitation
Connects companies to industry partners, co-investors and strategic partners; engages in fund partnerships (example: partnering with Grondex International for an Ag & Food Tech fund).
Sector-specific operational guidance (AgTech)
Provides domain expertise and operational guidance in agriculture and food technology through dedicated funds and a portfolio concentrated in ag-related companies.
Venture funding / Fund management
Provides equity investments through multiple fund vehicles (Serra Capital I, II, III, Serra Capital III SBIC, Serra Capital Ag Tech Fund, Serra Ag & Food Tech Fund II).
Grant and funding assistance
Assists portfolio companies in securing non-dilutive funding and grants (example: supported iFab in applying for a $51M EDA Tech Hubs grant).
Communications, marketing and public relations support
Internal communications and marketing support including newsletter production, website maintenance, and preparation of workshop and speaking materials (services performed by Serra staff).
Network and partnership facilitation
Connects companies to industry partners, co-investors and strategic partners; engages in fund partnerships (example: partnering with Grondex International for an Ag & Food Tech fund).
Sector-specific operational guidance (AgTech)
Provides domain expertise and operational guidance in agriculture and food technology through dedicated funds and a portfolio concentrated in ag-related companies.
Portfolio
Computer-vision based autonomous vehicle operations for orchards; headquartered in Berkeley, CA.
#Agriculture Technology
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#Devices & Instrumentation
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Computer-vision based autonomous vehicle operations for orchards; headquartered in Berkeley, CA.
#Agriculture Technology
Online interactive study platform for advanced math and science courses; founded 2013; based in Chicago, IL.
#B2B SAAS
Loan origination platform with AI-driven deal scoring and configurable workflows; San Diego, CA.
#B2B SAAS
Holding company for Asto CT (equine CT imaging device) and Leo Cancer Care (upright radiotherapy solutions); Madison, WI.
#Devices & Instrumentation
Develops endovascular devices for peripheral and neurovascular diseases; Kansas City, KS.
#Devices & Instrumentation