Investing in the future of agriculture and food

Our investment funds

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The Livestock Technology Fund

Established in 2026 in partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and managed by Cultiv8 Funds Management, the Fund invests in technologies relevant to the red meat and livestock value chain. We invest across production, processing, consumer and enabling systems, targeting technologies that can strengthen productivity, resilience, sustainability and supply chain performance.

Investment Status: Actively investing
We are currently reviewing new investment opportunities from high-growth startups.
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The Agriculture and Food Technology Fund

Established in 2022, the Agriculture and Food Technology Fund invests in innovative technologies designed to reimagine food and farming systems. Managed by Cultiv8 Funds Management, the Fund applies a thematic investment approach to support scalable solutions with practical industry impact.

Investment Status: Fully deployed
This fund is no longer making new investments and is focused on supporting its existing portfolio.
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SparkLabs Cultiv8 Accelerator Fund

Founded in 2017 in partnership with SparkLabs Group, the SparkLabs Cultiv8 Accelerator Fund supports global early-stage agrifood startups through a six-month accelerator and strategic investment model. Managed by SparkLabs Cultiv8, the Fund backs technologies that increase on-farm productivity, enhance supply chain efficiency, and support a more resilient food system.

Investment Status: Fully deployed
This fund is no longer making new investments and is focused on supporting its existing portfolio.

Supporting world class technologies 

We invest in innovations that improve productivity, increase profitability and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Across the value chain

We invest across the agriculture and food value chain, from on-farm production to processing, distribution and consumer-facing solutions.

Across stages

We back companies from formation through growth, typically investing from Pre-Seed to Series B with initial cheques of $500k to $3m.

Across the globe

We invest with a global mandate, backing high-potential companies wherever they are based and supporting expansion into international markets.

Across technologies

We invest across enabling technologies shaping the future of agriculture and food, including software, automation, biology, advanced materials and AI.

Our
Commitment
We partner with ambitious founders, combining capital, sector insight and strategic networks to leverage Australia’s industry, research and technology strengths and scale impactful businesses globally.

Real Industry Need

We invest in companies solving practical problems across agriculture and food, with solutions that address real customer demand, operational pain points and commercial opportunity.

Disciplined Growth

We back businesses with the potential to scale efficiently, prioritising strong fundamentals, clear milestones and progress that supports long-term value creation.

Market Expansion

We help companies build toward broader adoption by supporting commercial readiness, strategic positioning and pathways into new customers, channels and international markets.

Supporting the future of agriculture and food

Helping technologies move from early traction to commercial scale with capital, strategic support and deep sector expertise.