Cavallo Ventures

Cavallo Ventures is the venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis, a leading international marketer, distributor, and manufacturer of agricultural products, animal nutrition, and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies that are developing innovative and disruptive solutions across various sectors globally. Cavallo Ventures aims to introduce these technologies across all business divisions and markets of Wilbur-Ellis, leveraging its parent company's extensive network and market knowledge to support its portfolio companies.

The firm adopts a hands-on approach, acting as early investors and active board members. Beyond providing capital, Cavallo Ventures is directly involved in setting company strategy, recruiting key executives, and assisting with raising additional capital. This collaborative model is designed to deliver significant value to founders by enabling them to launch new products and services, run trials, expand operations, and recruit talent.

Cavallo Ventures focuses on a diverse portfolio of companies, particularly within agriculture and related innovative technologies. Notable investments include companies like Sound Agriculture, Agtonomy, Hedgehog, Taranis, and Verdant Robotics, which are developing solutions in cultivation, agriculture, horticulture, AI, and automated robotics. The firm also invests in areas such as biotechnology, sustainable agrochemical products, cell-cultured meat, and software-as-a-service platforms for farm management and business processes.

The team at Cavallo Ventures comprises experienced professionals with deep industry expertise. Michael Wilbur serves as President and is a founding member with over two decades of experience across Wilbur-Ellis's business divisions. Son Vo, Managing Director, brings a background in healthcare investment banking. Brett Morris, also a Managing Director, has extensive experience in venture capital and corporate development within the agriculture and animal nutrition/health industries. Matt Miller, a Principal, has invested in climate tech, software, and transportation startups.