Cultiv8 Funds Management

Cultiv8 Funds Management is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and based in Orange, Australia. The firm focuses on investing in and partnering with innovative companies within the agriculture and food technology sectors. Cultiv8 employs an active and collaborative approach to address critical challenges, enhance farm productivity, modernize supply chains, and develop high-value products. Committed to sustainability, Cultiv8 aims to commercialize opportunities that have a positive impact on the global agri-food landscape. The firm is dedicated to creating a diverse range of investment funds that promote innovation in agri-food technology, leveraging Australia's advanced industries, research capabilities, and expanding technologies.

Francis Meehan

Co-Founder and Investment Committee Member

5 past transactions

ExoFlare

Seed Round in 2024
ExoFlare develops a web application for the agricultural and food sector that evaluates and manages biosecurity hazards in real time, complying with reporting standards to help industry professionals improve meat biosecurity effectiveness.

Arugga AI Farming

Venture Round in 2024
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.

FutureFeed

Venture Round in 2024
FutureFeed is a company dedicated to reducing methane emissions from livestock through the use of a specialized seaweed feed ingredient, Asparagopsis. Established by CSIRO, FutureFeed leverages global intellectual property developed in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia and James Cook University. The company's innovative feed supplement not only enhances livestock productivity but also significantly lowers methane emissions, addressing climate change without compromising animal health. Additionally, FutureFeed offers potential economic benefits for farmers by providing access to carbon markets and premium niche markets that favor low-carbon footprint products. This dual focus on environmental sustainability and farm profitability positions FutureFeed as a leader in the livestock feed industry.

Nutrivert

Venture Round in 2023
Nutrivert is a biotechnology company focused on developing postbiotics as an alternative to traditional antibiotics in livestock. The company's innovative formulation acts as a feed additive that enhances feed conversion efficiency, allowing livestock producers to achieve better output from their animals. By selectively targeting bacteria susceptible to antibiotics, Nutrivert's postbiotics help control bacterial diseases in livestock, thereby improving overall health and productivity. This approach not only supports animal welfare but also addresses the growing need for sustainable alternatives in livestock management.

Zetifi

Series A in 2022
Zetifi is a wireless networking company focused on addressing connectivity challenges in rural and remote areas. The company has developed innovative wireless network technology designed to extend mobile broadband coverage for farms, vehicles, and machinery. Zetifi's solutions include solar-powered wireless network devices that deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity, allowing farmers to adopt advanced agricultural technologies more easily and at affordable prices. By enhancing connectivity in underserved locations, Zetifi aims to improve access to essential resources and support the modernization of agricultural practices.
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