Los Gatos, CA: SVG Ventures has announced that the Sunrise Agri Fund, a $50 million corporate venture capital fund launched in 2024 in partnership with Kagome Co., Ltd., has completed a strategic investment in EF Polymer K.K., headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.
EF Polymer develops 100% biodegradable, high-absorbency polymers made from plant-based raw materials to help farmers conserve water and enhance resilience in open-field agriculture.
Sunrise Agri Fund Backs Biodegradable Polymer Innovation
The investment by the Sunrise Agri Fund comes at a time when climate change and water scarcity continue to challenge global agriculture. EF Polymer’s biodegradable water-retention technology offers a sustainable solution to reduce drought impact and optimize water usage for farmers worldwide.
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“EF Polymer’s biodegradable absorbent polymers represent a powerful innovation at the intersection of sustainability and productivity,” said John Hartnett, Founder & CEO of SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
“Through the Sunrise Agri Fund, we are proud to support EF Polymer in scaling this technology globally to help farmers address critical challenges related to climate change and water scarcity.”
Strengthening Global Agricultural Supply Chains
Through this investment, SVG Ventures and Kagome will collaborate with EF Polymer to accelerate commercialization and expand access to its water-retention solutions across international agricultural supply chains. This partnership reflects a shared mission to drive sustainable and resource-efficient farming practices.
Founded in 2018, EF Polymer operates from Okinawa, Japan, with a growing footprint in India and other global markets. Its mission is to deliver sustainable agricultural solutions that empower farmers while safeguarding natural resources.
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The Sunrise Agri Fund, managed by SVG Ventures, focuses on breakthrough agricultural technologies that strengthen sustainability and resilience, with priority areas such as breeding innovations, pest management, efficient farming practices, and sustainable open-field crop production.
SVG Ventures | THRIVE, based in Los Gatos, California, is a global agrifood innovation platform with a network of more than 10,000 startups across 100+ countries, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, investors, and growers to accelerate innovation in the food and agriculture sectors.
