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Founded in 2018, and based in Munich, Germany, Orora Technologies are a leading thermal-infrared data intelligence company. They employ satellite technology for early detection of forest fires. This technology aligns with our key principles, as the early detection of fires can mitigate carbon emissions and help preserve valuable ecosystems, which is why we have chosen to invest in Orora Technologies.
Groundwork BioAg have developed efficient mycorrhizal solutions for row crops, by restoring the soil’s mycorrhizal balance which is crucial to a plants ability to absorb precious nutrients. Furthermore, Groundwork BioAg have pioneered methods of production, based on over thirty years of research and development.
We chose to invest in Groundwork BioAg as the reduced chemical substance uses and enhances soil resilience to climate stress, and is efficient, affordable, and easy to distribute on a global scale.
Klim are a digital platform helping farmers transition towards regenerative agriculture. Klim spreads and shares knowledge throughout the farming community, creating commercial links and thus generating a new income with carbon credits. Klim foster cooperation across the value chain, from farmers to the agro-food industry.
We chose to invest in Klim as they are a science based, scalable company, that bring IT based networking and solutions to farmers, whilst addressing the entire value-chain from farm to fork.
Gaiago develop prebiotics to stimulate the growth of natural occurring fungi in the soil, as well as to improve a plants potential to intake minerals and fertilizers. Gaiago have also developed a program to help farmers obtain carbon certificates.
We chose to invest in Gaiago because their products greatly increase and accelerate carbon capture in the soil, whilst offering scalable production possibilities.
Kite Insights aid companies to transition towards net zero by facilitating Climate Schools to help multinational companies’ employees become conscious of their potential contribution to climate solutions.
We chose to invest in Kite Insights because of the importance companies play as role leaders towards a net zero world. Education is one of the main pillars towards reaching these net zero goals yet is typically scarce in the discussion around climate and environmental strategies.
MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding platform and loan fund made exclusively for agricultural and food sustainability projects. Their aim is to revolutionise access to financing for environmentally high-impact projects.
We chose to invest in Miimosa because they offer alternative financial solutions for smallholders wishing to transition, who might not have access to bank loans or other means of financing.
EFM is a forest fund that, for over a decade, has been investing and restoring forests through climate-smart approaches focussed on natural and sustainable management for carbon-constrained futures. They then use their expertise in conversation finance to develop mutually beneficial public-private projects that develop compelling investment opportunities.
We chose to invest in EFM because their developed forestry practices help preserve biodiversity and the rich ecosystems of forests by centring sustainable management and financing.
Soil Capital are a user-friendly digital platform that help farmers enhance revenues through the adoption of regenerative agricultural techniques. The carbon capturing of each user is then evaluated and retributed by the issuing of carbon credits.
We chose to invest in Soil Capital because of the scalability of the project, as well as the hands-on methodology of the founders and accessibility of the technology, making it highly usable.
Visvires Protein is the second project funded by Visvres, who deploy venture capital to back teams developing transformative solutions for a more sustainable food and feed system. Through their funding, Visvires have helped grow some of the most iconic start-up companies revolutionising the world of food and agriculture today.
We chose to invest in Visvires as they have established knowledge of food-related innovative technologies, coupled with a global mind-set. Furthermore, they accompany the management of their investments in their growth trajectory, centring a science-based approach.
The Ecosystem Integrity Fund ‘EIF’ is an early growth stage investor in companies contributing to environmental sustainability. EIF aims to use private capital to accelerate the transition towards sustainability, resulting in a healthier planet, healthier communities, and strong economic growth.
We chose to invest in EIF because they socially and geographically compliment the vision and mission of Edaphon.
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