The CI Ventures team is pleased to present its 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/ecp-sytt. In six years we have achieved notable milestones including investing US$ 15 million in impactful businesses, mobilizing US$ 160 million in follow-on and co-investments, and meeting two of our 10-year goals ahead of schedule. We invite you to read the report and share it – and let us know if you’re interested in learning more and joining us.
Conservation International Ventures LLC
Investment Management
Arlington, Virginia 2,240 followers
Financing for businesses that contribute to healthy ecosystems and create green jobs
About us
CI Ventures is an investment program that provides loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises that operate in the forests, oceans and grasslands where Conservation International works. Whether in sustainable agriculture or forestry, ecotourism or wild fisheries, these businesses share one thing in common: a commitment to practices that benefit ecosystems and human well-being. CI Ventures invests in enterprises that are aligned with Conservation International’s mission of working toward a healthy, prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth.
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http://www.conservation.org/civentures
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- Investment Management
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- 2-10 employees
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- Arlington, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
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- 2018
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We are excited to share with you the profile for our investee company Green Gold Forestry Peru(GGF). GGF is transforming logging concessions into thriving conservation projects by transittioning their Amazon concessions into new revenue streams that are positive for biodiversity and the ecosystem while ensuring livelihood incomes for forest communities. Learn more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/eHwh4ztJ
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CI Ventures is incredibly proud that two of our portfolio companies -- INVERSA Leathers-Leathers and Sway -- were featured in this The Washington Post story, Biodegradable fabric might be the next best thing in clothing: https://lnkd.in/eC2gixbJ If you are a nature-positive SME in the Global South looking for early-stage funding, reach out and learn more. #sustainablefashion #impactinvesting
Biodegradable fabric might be the next best thing in clothing
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We are proud to support women changemakers in the ocean space through our involvement in the Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio! 🌟 This wonderful production highlights the significance of creating supportive spaces for women to harness their leadership skills. Excited to continue this impactful initiative with our partners at Hatch Blue in the years ahead. Together, let's empower women and drive positive change in ocean innovation!
In January of this year Hatch Blue in partnership with Conservation International delivered its first Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio in Latin America (La Paz Baja California Sur Mexico). 12 companies and projects came together with an ambition to drive and scale their opportunity in the Blue Economy. The initial response to the call for applications clearly highlighted that supportive sector specific programs like this are needed and desired. It’s often hard to explain just what goes on in these programs and to share and highlight the kind of challenges and resilience of women all over the world experience and demonstrate in building a business in often very difficult cultural and socio-economic regions. We sought to capture the spirit determination and essence of the efforts of this amazing Latin American cohort. I hope this brief video gives you a taste of just how amazing these female entrepreneurs are and drives more support investment and attention to their entrepreneurial endeavors The program would not have been possible without all the amazing smart mentors that joined us in Baja or online Huge thanks to Gracie White and her ever present support with this project from the very start. To all the team at Innovaciones Alumbra and Cuna del Mar Alejandro Castillo López Donald Grant Robert Orr Dick Jones thanks for believing in this project along with Xiao R. Builders Initiative Erika Heine Montague, Ph.D. Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Mary Ann Beyster Desirée Pesci Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Laura Wood Jennifer Bushman Lukas Walton. And finally big thanks to #ChristyWalton for lending her support for the initiative and for sharing her blue journey with our demoday audience along with her ambition and thoughts about the future of blue food and specifically the important role of women in the years ahead
Women in Ocean Food: Latin America
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🌊 Check out this impactful video showcasing the incredible work of our investee company, Bureo Inc., in keeping discarded fishing nets out of the ocean! 🐟 They've teamed up with Patagonia in a powerful collaboration. Together, we can make a difference for our oceans and the environment! 🌊 #Sustainability #OceanConservation #BureoInc #Patagonia #EnvironmentalImpact
When Patagonia’s Tin Shed Ventures first invested in Bureo Inc in 2014, we had a hunch it was going to be big. Ten years later, the California startup has kept over 10 million pounds of discarded plastic fishing nets out of the ocean to be turned into recycled materials for clothing and gear. That’s the equivalent poundage of roughly 283 shipping containers or 2.5 million Chicago deep dish pizzas. Bureo got its start transforming fishing nets into material for skateboards and sunglasses. When we linked arms to help them scale, our product innovation team spent years of R&D with Bureo to develop NetPlus material, a recycled nylon worthy of high-quality products such as our Baggies and Down Sweaters, and recycled HDPE for hat brims. Our goal has always been to develop and strengthen waste-based supply chains so other brands can use them, too. As of 2024, more than 20 brands are using NetPlus. It’s powerful proof that product innovation paired with investment can move mountains (of fishing nets). To see how it all started, check out our short film below. https://lnkd.in/gNgVXmD9
A Net Plus | Giving Discarded Fishing Nets a New Start
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Thanks to everyone who came out to FishDrinks happy hour in #Singapore last night!🍻 And a special shout-out to our co-host Jan Yoshioka of Conservation International Ventures LLC and to our co-organizer Benedict Tan 陈勇安 of Hatch Blue 😎 For a couple of years now, we've been co-hosting FishDrinks around the world to connect and unify entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and other stakeholders who are working towards a more sustainable aquaculture value chain. 🤝 🐟 See you at the next edition!
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We're looking forward to commemorating Earth Day with Accessories Council and Conservation International Ventures LLC on Monday, April 22nd at 12PM ET with a discussion on conservation, biodiversity, and materials innovation. Register through the link below! https://lnkd.in/e3UfnqWc
In celebration of Earth Day, join INVERSA Leathers's Aarav Chavda, and Conservation International Ventures LLC's Gracie White, for an insightful webinar on conservation, biodiversity, and materials innovation this Monday the 22nd at 12pm EST. INVERSA Leathers is a luxury leather manufacturer that redefines sustainability by creating environmentally-regenerative leathers that actively heal the planet and revive nature by harnessing invasive species, like the Lionfish in the Caribbean, Non-Native Carp in the Mississippi River, and Python in the Everglades. CI Ventures ("CIV") is Conservation International's in-house, impact-first, venture philanthropy fund. They apply CI's conservation science to investing in planet positive businesses that protect and restore the forests, rangelands and waters across the Global South, and create jobs grounded in nature. Register through the link below. You won't want to miss it! https://lnkd.in/e3UfnqWc
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SIMPLi co-founder Sarela Herrada breaking barriers and making waves!💥 We're overjoyed to share that SIMPLi’s very own Sarela Herrada has earned a spot with Inc. Magazine on their prestigious, seventh annual 2024 Female Founder 250 list, honoring a bold group of women whose innovations and ideas are shaping the world into a better place! 🎉 Each year, Inc. reviews thousands of applications highlighting female founders who are challenging the status quo and tackling some of the world’s biggest problems. This final list features women who have overcome challenges and lifted those around them while leading impactful organizations across the country, and we are so honored that Sarela Herrada has been featured alongside these powerhouse leaders! ✨ This recognition is a testament to Sarela's unwavering dedication and pursuit of excellence in transforming the food industry to be more equitable and better for people, producers, and the planet. From SIMPLi’s inception to today, she has fearlessly navigated challenges, embraced new opportunities, and fostered a culture of empowerment and inclusivity for both our immediate teams and our farming communities all over the globe. Thank you Inc. Magazine for recognizing Sarela as one the most dynamic women entrepreneurs of 2024! We are so grateful for her impactful leadership and continue to be inspired by the positive changes she is helping make in our world every day🌟 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGQHvJaD See the full list of honorees: https://lnkd.in/dxNmqcgM #EatSIMPLi #FemaleFounder #IncMagazine #Press #BigAnnouncement #WomenInBusiness #RepresentationMatters #FemaleLeaders #Leadership #Innovation #Community #RegenerativeAgriculture #SmallBusinessBigDreams #TeamSpotlight
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Check out the incredible work being done by our portfolio company SEADLING!
SEADLING, which is based in Malaysian Borneo, sees fermenting seaweed for pet food ingredients as the first step towards unlocking greater value from tropical macroalgae. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dH29QsQE #seaweed #sustainableaquaculture #petfood
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A world where women thrive is a world where we all thrive! #internationalwomensday
🌊 News: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) partnered with Conservation International Ventures LLC and Hatch Blue to support 13 female-led innovation in the blue economy. Speaking about her experience at the event, Wendy Banta, Head of Supply Chain Assurance at ASC said, “Engaging with driven, capable women who are transforming aquaculture and other ocean food industries was insightful and inspirational. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eyGF5Fyh #IWD2024 #WomensDay #InspireInclusion
NEWS: ASC Supports Women in Ocean Food Innovators - Blue Food Innovation Summit - May 21-22, 2024
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