Innovations in Sustainability & Agriculture with SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Presented by Elev X!
Join us for an exclusive, high-impact gathering designed for early-stage tech founders, active investors, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of tech innovation. This is not just another networking event - it’s a strategic platform to pitch, connect, and accelerate meaningful conversations with investors who are actively seeking their next great investment opportunity.
In partnership with SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
🎖️Special Guest: John Hartnett
John is Founder and CEO of SVG Ventures|THRIVE, an innovation and investment platform working with Fortune 500 corporations and global technology start ups to advance the future of Food & Agriculture. SVG|THRIVE is the leading investor and Agrifood accelerator in the world with over 50 investments in the past decade. He is Founder of the Forbes AgTech summit the leading global AgriFood summit which is a joint venture he created with Forbes media. He has partnered with the USDA on the National Innovation Imperative working with the US Secretary of Agriculture.
🫱🫲 Connect with Investors Driving Sustainability & Agriculture Innovation!
At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch, interact, and build relationships with:
✅ Seasoned Angel Investors – Individuals passionate about sustainable agriculture, climate solutions, and innovative food systems.
✅ Early-Stage VCs – Investors actively seeking groundbreaking startups in sustainability, agritech, climate, and food innovation.
🌱 If you’re a startup innovating in agriculture, sustainability, or climate, this is your chance to secure meaningful connections, investment, and partnerships!
✨ This Event Offers You 4 Key Opportunities - S, P, I & N!
🔹 Startup-Centric
Engage with fellow founders, gain valuable insights from seasoned investors, and connect with industry experts from leading companies.
🔹 Pitch Your Startup
Present your startup to active investors and receive immediate feedback from experienced angels and VCs who are looking for their next investment.
🔹 Investment
Discuss your funding opportunities with Elev X! and other investors. Connect with angel investors and early-stage VCs who are actively scouting startups.
🔹 Networking
Build meaningful relationships with highly curated participants, including investors, mentors, and fellow founders, fostering potential collaborations and investments.
🎤 Calling for Pitching Startups
🌱 4–5 early-stage startups will take the stage and showcase their vision to investors, partners, and industry experts.
🕰️ Pitch Format: 3 minutes pitch & 2 minutes Q&A per startup.
🗓️ Agenda
4:30pm~4:45pm Registration & Networking
4:45pm~4:50pm Welcome
4:50pm~5:10pm Pitch
5:10pm~5:30pm Fireside Chat
5:30pm~6:30pm Networking
🔥 Important: Entry is not permitted during the pitch and the fireside chat (4:50pm - 5:30pm).
📢 About Elev X!
Elev X! is NEC X’s venture studio program, dedicated to investing in and scaling early-stage tech startups. Backed by NEC, a global tech giant with over $20B in revenue, presence in 50+ countries, and 250+ subsidiaries, Elev X! provides hands-on support with world-class resources to propel startups from idea to impact.
💡 Why choose Elev X!?
🔹 Backed by NEC: 125 years of tech innovation, $8B in R&D, and 45,000+ patents
🔹 Hands-On Support: Beyond funding, we provide deep collaboration with NEC engineers and business experts
🔹 AI & Deep Tech Focused: Elev X! invests in AI-driven startups pushing the boundaries of innovation
🚀 Since inception, Elev X! has partnered with top ecosystem players, including:
✅ SVG Ventures | THRIVE – The leading Agri-Food Tech ecosystem
✅ Sand Hill Angels – Leading Silicon Valley angel investors
✅ Carbide Ventures – Early-stage VC led by entrepreneurs who built multiple unicorns
✅ Alchemist Accelerator – A top accelerator for enterprise startups
✅ ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator) – One of NYC’s top startup accelerators
✅ Translink Capital – A top-tier VC with deep global networks
and more!