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Conservation International Ventures

Impact investor

Arlington · Seed · 30 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.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Arlington, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1987
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$29M
Tracked investments
3

Team · 30 people

from the firm's website & curated
David Leuschen· Board Member; Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director, Riverstone Holdings
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim· Board Member; Founder and Coordinator, AFPAT; Conservation International Senior Advisor
Kevin Vilkin· Board Member; Founder, Emergent Strategic Partners
Mark Ferguson· Board Member; Founding Partner, Generation Investment Management
Mark S. Bezos· Vice Chair; Founding Partner, Highpost Capital, LLC

Founding Partner at Highpost Capital and Vice Chair of the board.

Yvonne Lui· Board Member; Founder, Yvonne Lui Trust
Anders Holch Povlsen· Board Member; CEO & Owner, BESTSELLER
André Esteves· Board Member; Senior Partner, Banco BTG Pactual S/A
Andres Santo Domingo· Board Member; Kemado Label Group
Byron D. Trott· Board Member; Chairman and Co-CEO, BDT & MSD Partners
David S. Winter· Board Member; CEO, Standard Industries
Enki Tan· Board Member; Executive Chairman, Giti Tire Global Trading Pte Ltd.
Harrison Ford· Vice Chair; Actor
Isaac Pritzker· Board Member; Principal, Tao Capital Partners
John Arnhold· Board Member; Managing Member, Arnhold LLC
John F. Swift· Board Member; Conservationist
Kristina Brittenham· Board Member; Co-Chief Executive Officer, Nest Global
Lisa P. Jackson· Interim Chairman of the Board; Chairman of Executive Committee
Robert Fisher· Board Member
Samantha Bass· Board Member; Photographer
Sebastian Tröeng· Board Member (ex officio); CEO, Conservation International
Shailene Woodley· Board Member
Stella McCartney· Board Member; Creative Director, Stella McCartney Ltd
Story Clark Resor· Board Member; CEO, TravelStorysGPS
Valerie Mars· Board Member; Mars, Incorporated

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Conservation International Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 3 of 3 portfolio companies

AgTech ×2SaaS ×2Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1

HQs:Canada×1United States×1

Investments · 3 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12024 · 12 dated

Blue Ocean Gearblueoceangear.comin

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

Coasttrycoast.comin𝕏Jun 2026

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)inGreg Thome(Operations)

Co-investorsAccelBehind Genius VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesCervinRecall CapitalY Combinator+12 more

Wittaya Aquawittaya-aqua.caAug 2024

Wittaya Aqua develops a suite of web-based software tools for the aquaculture industry, covering feed formulation, ingredient sourcing, farm data capture, and production performance modeling.

AgTechFoodTechSaaSHanover, CA

Dominique P. Bureau(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)

Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalThe Yield Lab Asia PacificAgFunderSEEDS CapitalThe Yield Lab

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

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