TerViva
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- May 2021
Total raised
- $74M
Investors
- 9
About TerViva
TerViva Inc. is a US-based agricultural innovation company that cultivates pongamia, a climate-resilient tree, to produce sustainable food ingredients.Founded in 2010 in Oakland, US, TerViva Inc. specializes in the development of pongamia as a sustainable agricultural source. Naveen Sikka, along with co-founders Maggie Kavalaris and Sudhir Rani, leads the company.TerViva is an agricultural innovation company focused on the cultivation and transformation of pongamia, a climate-resilient tree known for producing protein- and oil-rich legumes. Their core offerings center around the processing of pongamia beans into food ingredients branded as Ponova®, which are aimed at addressing the growing global demands for sustainable food sources. These products are designed for various applications in the food industry, particularly as alternatives to traditional plant proteins and oils, thereby contributing to the reduction of deforestation and the revitalization of agricultural lands. TerViva's customer base includes agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and distributors, with a significant presence in international markets such as India, the United States, and Australia.TerViva generates revenue through strategic partnerships and the sale of its Ponova® products to food companies and agricultural businesses. The transaction structure typically involves direct sales agreements with food manufacturers that utilize pongamia-derived ingredients in their products, thus catering to B2B relationships. Given the focus on sustainable agriculture, TerViva positions its offerings as premium solutions for customers looking to incorporate environmentally friendly ingredients into their supply chains. The pricing structure for these products reflects their unique value as non-GMO and climate-resilient options, appealing to businesses committed to sustainability.In January 2025, TerViva Inc. Ltd. The company is exploring the development of new pongamia products aimed at further diversifying their offerings. Additionally, TerViva plans to expand its presence in international markets, particularly targeting regions in Europe and Asia by the end of 2025.
Who invested in TerViva
9 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in TerViva?
TerViva has 9 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has TerViva raised?
TerViva has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did TerViva last raise money?
TerViva's most recent round on record is a Series E, in May 2021.
What does TerViva do?
TerViva is a agribusiness company.
Where is TerViva headquartered?
TerViva is headquartered in Oakland, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like TerViva?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back agribusiness companies at TerViva's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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