S2G Ventures

S2G Ventures is a prominent multi-stage venture fund based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to investing in transformative food and agriculture companies across the United States. The firm's mission is to catalyze innovation to meet consumer demands for healthy, sustainable, and local food. S2G Ventures identifies key sectors within the food system that are ripe for change, forming a multi-stage portfolio that includes seed, venture, and growth stage investments. Core areas of interest encompass agriculture, ingredients, infrastructure and logistics, IT and hardware, food safety and technology, retail and restaurants, and consumer brands.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors from soil to shelf, aiming to empower world-class entrepreneurs and drive significant sector transitions. S2G Ventures has a history of backing companies that lead in emerging and fast-growing sectors within food and agriculture. The firm operates as an investment division of Builders Vision, the family office of Lukas Walton, who is estimated by Forbes to be worth over $20 billion. This affiliation provides S2G Ventures with substantial resources and a strong network to support its portfolio companies.

S2G Ventures has a track record of significant investments, with over $700 million in managed capital across seed, venture, and growth stage companies in the food and agriculture sector. The firm has co-invested with more than 40 corporate partners and has strategic relationships with key players in food production, processing, and retailing. Notable portfolio companies include Mealogic, Sojo Industries, Pyx Health, and Aerones. The firm's approach combines capital with creativity to deliver a food system that more closely meets consumer demands for healthy, sustainable, and local food.