Conservation International Ventures
Impact investorArlington · Seed · 27 people tracked
Investment thesis
CI Ventures uses an impact-first investment model to support nature-positive economies aligned with Conservation International's mission of caring for and valuing nature. It provides catalytic capital to small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in ecosystems where Conservation International works, prioritizing business models that protect high-conservation-value ecosystems and biodiversity, enable regenerative food production, create nature-positive materials and supply chains, advance circular economy and resource efficiency, and apply technology and data for science-based project management. The program emphasizes benefits to both ecosystems and local communities, and reports outcomes such as jobs created, livelihoods improved, and hectares protected or restored.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 27 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlue Ocean Gear makes connected smart buoys that provide real-time GPS location, movement tracking, and local condition data for deployed fishing and aquaculture gear, transmitting via satellite and radio to a vessel, mobile app, or cloud.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGood Growth CapitalBoost VCGratitude RailroadLocus VenturesSignia Venture Partners
Coast helps software companies create interactive product demonstrations and tell their product stories more effectively.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US
Spencer Levitt(Founder)inAustin Pager(Founder)in
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesRecall CapitalY CombinatorBrickyard
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCoast · edhat.com · Jul 17, 2026
Blue Ocean Gear · blog.scorpapranedya.co.id · Jul 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Conservation International Ventures invest at?
- Conservation International Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Conservation International Ventures focus on?
- Conservation International Ventures focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Conservation International Ventures located?
- Conservation International Ventures is headquartered in Arlington, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelHow Indigenous Communities Are Protecting Nature’s Last Strongholds
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