About
Cultivian Sandbox Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups disrupting the food & agriculture industry. Founded by experienced operators from some of the world’s preeminent food and agriculture companies, and backed by leading Strategic LPs, the firm seeks to support and bring to market the technologies that will drive the world’s food system toward greater sustainability, security and safety. To do this, we invest in innovative solutions across the full value chain of food and agriculture, from sustainable food and materials production, to supply chain distribution technologies, to novel and healthy food products.
Cultivian Sandbox was created from a partnership between Cultivian Ventures, a pioneer food and agriculture-focused venture capital sponsor, and Sandbox Industries, a venture capital firm focused on implementing collaborative investment funds with strategic investors to drive value for both portfolio companies and investors. Sandbox Industries focuses on three of the world’s most crucial industries: food and agriculture, healthcare, and insurance. As both experienced operating managers and venture investors, we add value to our portfolio companies through our highly skilled team, extensive industry network and collaborative investment strategy. From leading Fortune 100 agriculture companies, to launching novel technologies and inventing industries, to successfully navigating the regulatory frameworks that define new markets, our deep experience as a team is unparalleled in the food and agriculture industries.
Meet the Team
Alex Behar
Vice President
Ariel Choi
General Counsel
Amanda Donohue-Hansen
Managing Director
Steve Engelberg
Managing Director
Luis Garcia
Associate
Taryn Goodman Gallery
Managing Director
Christian Horn
Associate
Meghan Kiely
Controller
Ron Meeusen
Managing Director
Dan Phillips
Managing Director
Nick Rosa
Managing Director
Bob Shapiro
Managing Director
Andy Ziolkowski
Managing Director