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 website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:Australia×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeLevur 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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLevur · coesb.com.au · Jun 25, 2025
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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