Ganesh M. Kishore is the co-founder, Managing Partner, and board member of Spruce Capital Partners. See sector focus and contact routes.
Ganesh M. Kishore is the co-founder, Managing Partner, and board member of Spruce Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, with a background rooted in biotechnology research and executive leadership at Monsanto and DuPont. His investment thesis focuses on the agri-food technology space, specifically targeting disruptive businesses in biogreentech and synthetic biology across early to late stages. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, the firm has made 22 investments, including a Series E-III round in Inscripta in January 2023. Notable portfolio companies include Inscripta, a synthetic biology company, and other ventures in the agri-food technology sector that align with his focus on disruptive innovation. Kishore is recognized as a thought leader in biogreentech, bringing domain expertise as an investor and adviser to help entrepreneurs build successful companies. He serves on multiple boards and advisory panels, including Scientific American, and has received awards such as Bio’s Legacy Award and ASPB’s Innovation Award for his contributions to the field.
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