L.RMF.2590 - Livestock Technology Fund Establishment Activity
The use of equity manages MLA’s financial risk without undermining the ability of early-stage companies to raise capital.
| Project start date: | 23 December 2024 |
| Project end date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Publication date: | 05 November 2026 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb, All species |
| Relevant regions: | National, International |
Summary
This project supported the legal and financial advisory establishment activity for the proposed red meat venture capital fund. The Livestock Technology Fund will provide meaningful and scalable support to early-stage tech companies as they develop new solutions for Australian producers and processors.
Objectives
The Fund will focus on companies developing deep tech solutions for the Australian red meat sector. It will prioritise startups according to their domestic impact which maintaining a global investment mandate to provide optimal flexibility for attracting high-quality innovations.
Key findings
The Livestock Technology Fund is fully operational and investing in early-stage red meat focused ventures.
Benefits to industry
Accelerated delivery of commercial solutions via a scaled equity investment model is a strategic portfolio opportunity for MLA. The proposed early-stage red meat investment fund will help underpin the growth of the Australian red meat industry
MLA action
The Livestock Technology Fund would provide meaningful and scalable support to early-stage tech companies as they develop new solutions for Australian producers and processors as it invests over the next five years.
Future research
The Livestock Technology Fund is fully operational and investing in early-stage red meat focused ventures.
More information
| Project manager: | Joshua Whelan |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
