Hatch-Singapore makes its first investment View(s):Hatch Fund Singapore has made its first investment, backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology start-up with Sri Lankan roots and a rapidly expanding regional footprint, ploughing in approximately US$650,000. Beyond capital, Cultive8 will gain access to Hatch’s global accelerator platform, which supports early-stage companies through follow-on fundraising, strategic partnerships, and market entry. This milestone investment reflects Hatch’s commitment to supporting high-potential early winners originating from South Asia and scaling them to global markets, the company said in a media release. With the investment from Hatch Global we are excited to take this Sri Lankan tech to the Asian markets and beyond. Commenting on the investment, Jeevan Gnanam, Co-founder of Hatch and the Hatch Fund, said: “The early signs of globally scaling start-ups from Sri Lanka are extremely encouraging.

Source: Sunday Times January 11, 2026 08:32 UTC