Serra Ventures
Serra Ventures, LLC is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2008, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, with additional offices in Chicago, San Diego, and Park City, Utah. The firm focuses on investing in deep technology companies that address industry-specific challenges, particularly in AgTech and FoodTech. Serra Ventures manages approximately $180 million in early-stage funds and has invested in over 100 companies across 20 states. In 2023, it was recognized as the 3rd most active AgTech investor by PitchBook. The firm provides early-stage capital, sector expertise, and strat
Investing activity
Serra Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, and led 1 of them. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Quercus Biosolutions (Seed, $5M, Jul 2026).
Serra Ventures most often invests alongside Roofstock, Ag Startup Engine, Iowa Corn Opportunities and Grantham Foundation, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Serra Ventures
What AI companies has Serra Ventures invested in?
Serra Ventures's AI investments include Quercus Biosolutions. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Serra Ventures based?
Serra Ventures is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
What stage does Serra Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Serra Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M. Serra Ventures led 1 of those rounds.
Who does Serra Ventures co-invest with?
Serra Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Roofstock (1 deal), Ag Startup Engine (1 deal), Iowa Corn Opportunities (1 deal), Grantham Foundation (1 deal) and Flyover Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach Serra Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Serra Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Serra Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.