Third Nature
Impact investorPhiladelphia · Pre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Third Nature Investments is a systems-based investment platform seeking a new balance between earth's natural systems and human activity. Built as the successor to Closed Loop Capital Investments (an impact-driven fund in agtech and food-system innovation), it applies a broader, interconnected strategy across all of earth's critical systems. The firm is a collective of entrepreneurs, investors, fund managers, enterprises, and philanthropies working to build new markets and business models in service of human and planetary health. It draws on deep impact orientation, an extensive opportunity network, and domain expertise inherited from its predecessor, which catalyzed markets such as biological fertilizers, fermentation technology, and plant-based proteins.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×3Circular Economy ×2Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2New Materials ×2Cleantech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlturas, US
Matthew Mayes(Executive Officer, Director)Julia Marsh(Executive Officer, Director)Leland Maschmeyer(Director)
Board seatJason W. Ingle· per SEC Form D · $7.8M raise · filed Dec 2023
Clover Food Lab is a restaurant that serves vegetarian dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients, including sandwiches, meal boxes, and other menu items.
ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerJason W. Ingle· solo GP
Copia is a surplus redistribution platform that connects food waste from businesses and organizations to people facing food insecurity.
Circular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US
Komal Ahmad(Founder/CEO)in
PartnerJason W. Ingle· solo GP
Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityY Combinator
Keel Labs develops sustainable textile fibers from seaweed biopolymers, with its flagship Kelsun fiber.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
PartnerJason W. Ingle· solo GP
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesStarlight Ventures
Sway develops seaweed-based materials to create compostable packaging products such as polybags and retail bags, offered to brands as alternatives to plastic packaging.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
PartnerJason W. Ingle· solo GP
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBAM VenturesDesigner FundNew Earth VenturesTrousdale VenturesValor Equity Partners+2 more
The Jackfruit Company makes jackfruit-based prepared foods in flavors such as BBQ, Tex-Mex, and Tikka Masala for consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Annie Ryu(Founder)
PartnerJason W. Ingle· solo GP
Co-investorsInvestEco
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Copia · intelligence360.news · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Third Nature made?
- Third Nature has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Third Nature invest at?
- Third Nature invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Third Nature's typical check size?
- Third Nature typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- What sectors does Third Nature focus on?
- Third Nature focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Third Nature located?
- Third Nature is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.
- Does Third Nature lead rounds?
- Third Nature typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Third Nature co-invest with?
- Third Nature most often shares deals with Branded Strategic Hospitality, Designer Fund, Horizons Ventures, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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