“Natcap Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Nature Technology Platform”
Today, Natural Capital Research Limited (Natcap) has successfully secured $10 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round aimed at scaling its innovative nature tech product. This funding marks a significant milestone for Natcap, accelerating its growth trajectory and bolstering its capability to support organizations in comprehending nature-related risks and opportunities. The company’s primary focus is on expanding the delivery of high-quality nature data to meet the needs of a growing number of companies affected by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, and those adhering to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations.
Natcap stands out as one of the pioneering global companies in the nature and biodiversity intelligence sector to achieve Series A financing in this burgeoning market. The funding round includes investments from prominent entities such as André Hoffmann, Norinchukin Capital, Yeo Ventures, and Pelican Ag. Notable contributions also come from former Refinitiv CEO David Craig, alongside follow-on investments from Oxford Science Enterprises, funds advised by MW&L Capital Partners, and Alea Iacta Est, all of which participated in Natcap’s £2.5 million seed round in early 2023. This broad support underscores the confidence in Natcap’s mission and positions the company for continued success as global mandates for nature reporting gain momentum.
Founded in 2018 by Professor Baroness Kathy Willis at the University of Oxford, Natcap integrates cutting-edge science, data, and technology to empower companies in measuring, reporting, and acting on nature-related risks and opportunities. The company’s technology has already supported over 20 organizations, including collaborations with Tesco’s Nature Programme and a partnership with MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings. Recently selected as one of the UK’s four tech companies for government support through the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme, Natcap is poised for expansion into the Japanese market.
Sebastian Leape, CEO of Natcap, expressed excitement about the investor interest and highlighted the company’s role in providing straightforward solutions to companies grappling with nature risks and reporting requirements under CSRD and TNFD. He emphasized Natcap’s commitment to scaling its offerings, enabling more organizations to integrate nature into their decision-making processes and accelerate the global transition to a nature-positive future.
André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman of Roche Holding AG and an investor in Natcap, praised the company’s science-based approach to assessing nature risks and opportunities, emphasizing its pivotal role in advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship in business decision-making. Nick Dixon-Clegg, Partner at Oxford Science Enterprises, highlighted Natcap’s critical contribution to managing nature-related risks effectively and affirmed ongoing support for the company’s growth within the Oxford ecosystem.
About Natcap:
Natcap specializes in helping companies quantify and embed nature-related risks and opportunities into their business strategies. Collaborating with leading scientists, Natcap delivers comprehensive and accessible nature data and metrics through its platform, guiding businesses in developing resilient nature strategies focused on measuring, reporting, and acting on their environmental impacts.
