Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in innovative startups that are disrupting the food and agriculture industry. The firm was established through a partnership between Cultivian Ventures and Sandbox Industries, combining expertise from both entities to focus on building next-generation companies in this sector. Their mission is to support and bring to market technologies that drive the world's food system toward greater sustainability, security, and safety. To achieve this, they invest across the full value chain of food and agriculture, from sustainable food and materials production to supply chain distribution technologies and novel and healthy food products.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and Growth, with typical investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million over the lifetime of each portfolio company. They seek opportunities in companies with technology-based innovations across a wide range of areas, including Animal Health & Protein Production, Crop Production, Foods & Food Safety, Cleantech & Renewables, and Water Technologies. Their portfolio includes companies such as Agrivida, Conservis, EnEvolv, Sample6, and Vestaron.

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates with a team of experienced professionals who have backgrounds in leading Fortune 100 agriculture companies. Their collaborative investment strategy and extensive industry network enable them to add value to their portfolio companies, supporting their growth and success in the competitive food and agriculture technology landscape.