Cultiv8 Funds Management

Developer of a web application designed to serve the agricultural and food sector. The company's easy-to-use software evaluates and manages biosecurity hazards in real-time while adhering to reporting standards, enabling food and agricultural industry people to boost meat biosecurity effectiveness.

Arugga is focused on revolutionizing greenhouse vegetable farming through the development of an autonomous robot that monitors and treats individual plants. This innovative technology addresses the challenges posed by a declining labor force and the reliance on bumblebees for pollination, which can be affected by environmental conditions and pesticide use. By automating these processes, Arugga's robot helps to prevent the spread of viruses and enhances crop yields, providing farmers with a data-driven and efficient solution for modern agricultural practices.

FutureFeed is dedicated to reducing methane emissions from livestock by utilizing a specific type of seaweed known as Asparagopsis. Established by CSIRO with backing from Woolworths, Graincorp, Harvest Road, and AGP Sustainable Real Assets/Sparklabs Cultiv8, the company holds global intellectual property rights to innovative technology developed in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia and James Cook University. FutureFeed's seaweed-based livestock feed supplement not only enhances productivity but also significantly reduces methane emissions during digestion, presenting a dual benefit for farmers. This product aims to improve farm profitability while addressing climate change concerns without adversely affecting livestock performance. Additionally, FutureFeed may offer farmers new revenue opportunities through carbon markets and access to niche markets that prioritize low-carbon and environmentally friendly products, aligning economic incentives with sustainable practices.

Nutrivert is a biotechnology company focused on developing postbiotics as an alternative to antibiotics for livestock. Its innovative formulation serves as a feed additive that enhances feed conversion efficiency, helping farmers achieve better productivity from their animals. Additionally, Nutrivert's postbiotics selectively target and eliminate bacteria that are susceptible to traditional antibiotics, allowing for improved livestock health and effective management of bacterial diseases. This approach not only supports sustainable farming practices but also addresses the growing concerns related to antibiotic use in agriculture.

Zetifi is a wireless networking company that specializes in extending mobile broadband coverage for farms, vehicles, and machinery, particularly in rural and remote areas. The company focuses on developing solar-powered wireless network devices that offer reliable and high-speed connectivity. This technology is designed to address the connectivity challenges faced by individuals and businesses in less accessible locations, facilitating the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies at affordable prices.