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Conservation International Ventures
Impact investorArlington · Seed · 33 people tracked
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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 · 33 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Conservation International Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity.
AgTechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)E8 AngelsGood Growth CapitalSignia Venture PartnersBoost VC+2 more
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-investorsAccelBehind Genius VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesRecall CapitalY CombinatorAvid Ventures+11 more
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 channelWool, Land, and Legacy | Restoring South Africa's Eastern Cape Grasslands
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Mountains to Mangroves | Thriving Communities
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Mountains to Mangroves | Climate Resilience
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'My Why': The Magic of Maps
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Mountains to Mangroves | Climate Resilience
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How Indigenous Communities Are Protecting Nature’s Last Strongholds
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