About Prithvi Ventures
Prithvi Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Mar 2023, Prithvi Ventures has invested in 13 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Environment Tech and Food and Agriculture Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Tandem Repeat Overall, Prithvi Ventures portfolio has seen 2 acquisitions, namely Orbillion Bio and Electra Vehicles. A lot of funds co-invest with Prithvi Ventures, with names like Asymmetry Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Prithvi Ventures has team of 5 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Prithvi Ventures' List of Top Investments
Prithvi Ventures has a portfolio of 13 companies. Their most notable investments are in Mars Materials and Exosonic.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, New Zealand and 1 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Environment Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech and 8 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Prithvi Ventures:
1. 6K
Provider of nanotechnology-based metal powders. It develops microwave-based plasma technology to develop nano metal powders. It has applications in additive manufacturing, batteries, lighting and display materials, semiconductor CMP, federal and defense specialties, ceramics, advanced coatings, and nano-engineered powders.
Key facts about 6K
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: North Andover (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $300M
- Employee Count: 164 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: In-Q-Tel, Koch Industries and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Develops animal-free lab-grown meat. The company develops cell-based meat products from heritage cell lines that are directly sourced from farmers.
Key facts about Orbillion Bio
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Berkeley (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $15M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Seven Hound Ventures, Mindshift Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 14, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. CUT
Manufacturer focuses on advanced carbon-based building materials. It develops materials suited for concrete and similar construction applications using methods that incorporate captured carbon. Its work supports a range of structural needs through alternatives designed for durability and performance.
Key facts about CUT
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Calgary (Canada)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $50.9M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Climate Investment, Clean Energy Venture Group and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Apr 02, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about California Cultured
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Davis (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $27.9M
- Employee Count: 18 as on Dec 31, 2024
- Investors: Prithvi Ventures, Stray Dog Capital and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 26, 2024, $*****
5. BioLumic
Programming plant growth, vigour, and yields with UV light technology. The company delivers ultraviolet light to seeds and seedlings, triggering biological mechanisms that enhance plant characteristics. This world-first technology is clean, green, and GM-free, offering a sustainable approach to agriculture. The company focuses on photobiology, engineering, and data science to maximize the power of UV light for crop enhancement. They aim to increase yields sustainably, working with plant scientists, agronomists, and engineers to develop innovative solutions for row crops, dairy, and forage applications. The company's technology represents a breakthrough in agricultural science, offering a novel method for improving plant traits and promoting sustainable farming practices. This is a B2B, AgTech company with a social impact.
Key facts about BioLumic
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Palmerston North (New Zealand)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $26.4M
- Employee Count: 35 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: OurCrowd, Prithvi Ventures and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 08, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Prithvi Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Prithvi Ventures has invested in 13 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Tandem Repeat.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Prithvi Ventures' Investments by Stage
Prithvi Ventures has made 10 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.08M, 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $24M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $13.5M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $51M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 10 |
Series A | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prithvi Ventures' Investments by Sector
Prithvi Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Sustainability Tech, Chemicals and Materials Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech and Environment Tech. Notably, it has invested in 13 Tech companies, 10 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Tech hardware companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 10 |
Sustainability Tech | 10 |
Chemicals and Materials Tech | 5 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 5 |
Environment Tech | 4 |
Others | 10 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prithvi Ventures' Investments by Geography
Prithvi Ventures has made most investments in United States (10), followed by Canada where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 10 |
Canada | 1 |
New Zealand | 1 |
Singapore | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prithvi Ventures' recent investments
Prithvi Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Prithvi Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Mar 01, 2023 | United States | Seed | 2789 | [+2] | |
Oct 26, 2022 | United States | Seed | 1792 | [+1] | |
Sep 27, 2022 | United States | Seed | 6811 | [+6] | |
Jun 21, 2022 | New Zealand | Series B | 3849 | [+12] | |
Jun 06, 2022 | United States | Seed | 5962 | [+5] |
Acquired companies in Prithvi Ventures' Portfolio
2 companies from Prithvi Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Orbillion Bio in Oct 2025 by Fork & Good.Here are Prithvi Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 30, 2025 | Apr 26, 2021 | Seed | 5890 | |
Jun 14, 2024 | May 19, 2021 | Seed | 1630 |
Team profile of Prithvi Ventures
Prithvi Ventures has a team of 5 members including 3 Partners located in United Kingdom, United States and 1 more location. Prithvi Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Prithvi Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | Switzerland | - | - | |
Partner | West Orange | - | - |
Co-investors of Prithvi Ventures
Over the past 5 years, 138 investors have co-invested in Prithvi Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Prithvi Ventures: IndieBio, Y Combinator and 31 others have invested in rounds before Prithvi Ventures. There are 3 companies where IndieBio has invested before Prithvi Ventures and 2 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Prithvi Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Prithvi Ventures: 80 investors entered a company along with Prithvi Ventures. These include investors like Asymmetry Ventures (3 companies).
- Invested after Prithvi Ventures: A total of 25 investors have invested in Prithvi Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Defense.gov (2 companies), MassTech (1 company) and Koch Industries (1 company).
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