CI Ventures
Overview
CI Ventures is the impact-first investment arm of Conservation International. It provides financing to nature-positive small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver biodiversity, climate, and livelihood outcomes. The fund provides loans, quasi-equity, and revenue-based financing to businesses operating in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, forestry, ecotourism, circular economy, and nature-positive materials in the forests, oceans, and grasslands where Conservation International works. It often uses philanthropic capital to de-risk investments in companies considered too early-stage or risky for traditional private-sector investors.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
conservation.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inversa Leathers | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| FeedVax | Sep 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Mombak | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is CI Ventures based?
CI Ventures is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was CI Ventures founded?
Founding year information for CI Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does CI Ventures have?
CI Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CI Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Inversa Leathers, FeedVax, Mombak.
What was CI Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
CI Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mombak in 2022.
What sectors does CI Ventures focus on?
CI Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does CI Ventures focus on?
CI Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is CI Ventures's AUM?
CI Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $29.0M and $29.0M.