Tin Shed Ventures

Tin Shed Ventures, founded in May 2013, is Patagonia's corporate venture capital fund located in Ventura, California. The fund was initially launched as $20 Million & Change and was renamed in November 2016. Tin Shed Ventures invests a portion of Patagonia's profits into startups that provide scalable solutions for environmental crises related to land, water, air, and biodiversity. The fund's mission aligns with Patagonia's commitment to environmental sustainability, focusing on innovations that promote regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices in the apparel industry. Tin Shed Ventures targets companies that enhance the quality and sustainability of food and apparel supply chains, with a particular emphasis on upstream innovations that reduce environmental impacts.

Tin Shed Ventures provides strategic support to its portfolio companies by leveraging Patagonia's industry expertise and resources. The fund aims to accelerate the growth of startups that align with its mission of environmental sustainability, fostering partnerships that enhance innovation in regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices.