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Orange · Pre-Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
SparkLabs Cultiv8 backs agri-food tech companies developing technologies that shape the future of agriculture and food systems, with particular interest in innovations improving farm productivity, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The firm runs a six-month global accelerator program based in Orange, NSW, Australia, embedded within the NSW Department of Primary Industries. It supports founders from ideation through commercialisation by connecting them with corporate partners, trials and testing, expert mentors, and investors. The program helps companies enter and scale in new markets, predominantly Australia but also globally via its broad SparkLabs network and university partners.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2FoodTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:Australia×2Croatia×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 4 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2025 · 12020 · 22018 · 14 dated
FutureFeed develops and commercializes seaweed-based additives derived from native Australian seaweed (Asparagopsis) for livestock feed to reduce methane emissions in ruminant animals.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechFoodTechAustralia, AU
Co-investorsCultiv8 Funds ManagementGrainCorp Ventures
Gideon Brothers develops autonomous forklifts designed to automate trailer loading and unloading operations in material handling.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsDover, HR
Matija Kopic(Director, Promoter)inJosip Cesic(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJosip Ćesić(Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder)inMatija Kopić(Co-Founder & Board member)inKruno Stražanac(Chief Customer Success Officer & Co-Founder)inEdin Kočo(Chief Robotics Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesHCVCKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLocalGlobePrologis Ventures+1 more
San Diego, US
Chun-Chen Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Hsin-Wei Wu(Director)Bing-Chang Wu(Director)Kangli Hao(Director)Da Ging Kuo(Director)
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesHorizons VenturesKube VCQualcomm VenturesSand Hill AngelsSprint Vc+6 more
Levur engineers sustainable oils through microbial fermentation to replace unsustainable plant and animal oils in food and cosmetic products.
AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechFoodTech
Tom Collier(Founder)in
Co-investorsMain Sequence VenturesGrainCorp Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SparkLabs Cultiv8 invest at?
- SparkLabs Cultiv8 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does SparkLabs Cultiv8 focus on?
- SparkLabs Cultiv8 focuses on AgTech, FoodTech.
- Where is SparkLabs Cultiv8 located?
- SparkLabs Cultiv8 is headquartered in Orange, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelAlkiira - 2024 Showcase
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NonTox - 2024 Showcase
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Bovotica - 2024 Showcase
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Levur - 2024 Showcase
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Nitronic - 2024 Showcase
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Carbon Friendly - 2024 Showcase
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