Cultiv8 Funds Management

Cultiv8 Funds Management is a venture capital firm based in Orange, Australia, that focuses on investing in agriculture and food technology. The firm supports innovative companies driving advances in global agriculture and food supply chains, taking an active, collaborative approach to help solve real industry challenges and accelerate the commercialisation of sustainable agri-food innovations. Its investment focus includes funding early- to growth-stage businesses aligned with modernising farming productivity, supply chain efficiency, and the development of novel high-value products. By backing innovative ventures and leveraging Australia’s research and technology strengths, Cultiv8 aims to contribute to sustainable, scalable solutions in the agri-food sector.

Francis Meehan

Co-Founder and Investment Committee Member

5 past transactions

ExoFlare

Seed Round in 2024
ExoFlare is a web application serving the agricultural and food sector. It enables farm managers, visitors, and veterinarians to assess and manage biosecurity risks in real-time, adhering to reporting standards.

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 focuses on reducing methane emissions from livestock through an innovative feed ingredient derived from Asparagopsis seaweed. This solution improves farm profitability while mitigating climate change, with potential additional income streams via carbon markets and access to premium niche markets.

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 specializes in wireless network technology designed to enhance mobile broadband coverage for farms, vehicles, and machinery in rural and remote locations.
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