Cultivate Ventures
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland, New Zealand
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Established
- 2020 (3 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429051239633 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- www.cultivateventures.co.nz
Last reviewed: 12 July 2026
About Cultivate Ventures
Cultivate Ventures is an industry-backed agri-tech and agri-food venture capital manager focused on New Zealand companies at the intersection of agriculture and technology. Launched in 2023 and managed by Northington Partners, the fund has raised approximately NZ$20 million across multiple rounds and backs companies developing scalable solutions for global agriculture — from precision farming and food science to rural connectivity and sustainability. Portfolio companies include Hectre (apple industry automation) and Aimer Farming. The vehicle listed on Wholesale Investor is the Cultivate Ventures Limited Partnership, a venture capital fund structured as a limited partnership and offered to wholesale investors under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (Schedule 1). The fund combines Northington Partners' capital markets experience with a specialist advisory network spanning agribusiness, technology commercialisation and global market access. Cultivate Ventures Limited Partnership appears on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) investor visa, added 2 November 2023 (list dated 15 June 2026), and is recorded in this directory under the AIP Growth category. Under current AIP settings, the Growth category requires a NZ$5 million investment over 36 months. The manager operates from Level 33, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland, and holds NZBN 9429051239633. Key people recorded in this directory include founder Anthony Edmonds and directors Greg Main and Marcus Henderson. Offers of interests in the fund are made to wholesale investors only, under the manager's own offer documents; minimums, fees and terms are set out there.
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Established
2020
3 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (1)
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (3)
Greg Main
Director
Leadership
Director at Northington Partners for over 20 years, leading advisory and M&A activities across wide range of sectors.
Marcus Henderson
Director
Leadership
Investment Director at Cultivate Ventures and Director of Northington Partners. Has a family background in NZ farming and agriculture. Prior to joining Cultivate Ventures, established a successful track record investing in disruptive and scalable tech businesses operating in the UK, European, North American, and APAC markets. Passionate about working with high-growth NZ agri-tech and agri-foods companies.
15 years of experience
Anthony Edmonds
Founder
Leadership
Founder of Cultivate Ventures and Managing Director of Northington Partners, a specialist NZ investment bank. Has extensive experience in capital raising, M&A advisory, and fund management for New Zealand growth companies. Led the establishment of Cultivate Ventures to bridge the gap between agri-tech innovation and institutional capital.
20 years of experience
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What is Cultivate Ventures?
Cultivate Ventures is an industry-backed agri-tech and agri-food venture capital manager focused on New Zealand companies at the intersection of agriculture and technology. Launched in 2023 and managed by Northington Partners, the fund has raised approximately NZ$20 million across multiple rounds and backs companies developing scalable solutions for global agriculture — from precision farming and food science to rural connectivity and sustainability. Portfolio companies include Hectre (apple industry automation) and Aimer Farming. The vehicle listed on Wholesale Investor is the Cultivate Ventures Limited Partnership, a venture capital fund structured as a limited partnership and offered to wholesale investors under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (Schedule 1). The fund combines Northington Partners' capital markets experience with a specialist advisory network spanning agribusiness, technology commercialisation and global market access. Cultivate Ventures Limited Partnership appears on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) investor visa, added 2 November 2023 (list dated 15 June 2026), and is recorded in this directory under the AIP Growth category. Under current AIP settings, the Growth category requires a NZ$5 million investment over 36 months. The manager operates from Level 33, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland, and holds NZBN 9429051239633. Key people recorded in this directory include founder Anthony Edmonds and directors Greg Main and Marcus Henderson. Offers of interests in the fund are made to wholesale investors only, under the manager's own offer documents; minimums, fees and terms are set out there.
Where is Cultivate Ventures based?
Cultivate Ventures is based in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Cultivate Ventures registered with the FMA?
Cultivate Ventures is holds NZBN 9429051239633. FSPR registration is a legal requirement for entities providing financial services in New Zealand and does not itself constitute an endorsement. Verify current standing at the FSP register before investing.
How long has Cultivate Ventures been operating?
Cultivate Ventures was established in 2020 and has a 3-year track record. Past performance and operational history are not reliable indicators of future returns — review the fund's Information Memorandum and audited financial statements before investing.
What funds does Cultivate Ventures manage?
Cultivate Ventures currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ. 1 fund is flagged as Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa eligible per NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds criteria.
What is the minimum investment in Cultivate Ventures's funds?
Minimum investments across Cultivate Ventures's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the offer's Information Memorandum. Wholesale-only offers also require self-certification under FMCA Schedule 1 before subscription.
Are Cultivate Ventures's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Cultivate Ventures is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ, with 1 fund carrying the NZTE-pre-approved AIP eligibility marker. AIP visa applicants must invest at least NZ$5 million in Growth Category investments held for 36 months (or NZ$10 million Balanced held for 60 months) per Immigration New Zealand's current rules. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — confirm against the live NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list before relying on this classification.