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Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Chicago, Illinoiscultiviansbx.com

Overview

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative food and agriculture technology startups.

Year Founded

2008

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Leaf AgricultureJun 2026Series BCo-investor
Leaf AgricultureJun 2026Series BCo-investor
Culture BiosciencesDec 2025Series CCo-investor
Leaf AgricultureJul 2024Series ACo-investor
DebutOct 2023Series BCo-investor

Key People

Andy Ziolkowski

Managing Partner

Amanda Donohue-Hansen

Managing Director

Dan Phillips

Managing Director

Nick Rosa

Managing Director

Robert Shapiro

Managing Director

Ronald Meeusen

Managing Director

Steven Engelberg

Managing Director

Taryn Goodman Gallery

Managing Director

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2008

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