Ananda Impact Ventures

🌍 Exciting news from the world of biodiversity tech! 🌱 We’re delighted to share that our portfolio company NatureMetrics, a pioneer in nature data and biodiversity monitoring, has secured $25M in Series B funding! 🚀 The round was led by Just Climate, with EDF Pulse Ventures and Monaco ReOcean Fund, alongside continued support from 2150, BNP Paribas, SWEN Capital Partners, and us at Ananda. This investment will enable NatureMetrics to scale its nature intelligence platform, delivering actionable biodiversity insights to businesses and conservation organizations worldwide. 🌏 Congratulations, Dimple Patel, Kat Bruce, and the entire NatureMetrics team on this incredible milestone! We are proud to be part of this journey. 🌟 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUHFW3dX #ImpactInvesting #Biodiversity #Sustainability #VentureCapital #MeasurableImpact

There are reports of a tiger on the loose in Times Square! 🐯 We've just announced a significant milestone for NatureMetrics - $25m in Series B funding to accelerate our biodiversity monitoring technology. This news also marks an important milestone for the realisation of the urgent need for advanced solutions to reverse biodiversity loss. It is recognition that the market is moving in the right direction and critical funding is starting to be unlocked. To acknowledge this important step forward, we partnered with our investor 2150 and Nasdaq to light up New York's Times Square - unleashing the power of nature to bring our message to the corporate world. Will this be the year that we see corporates truly step up to the opportunity of building resilience through supporting natural ecosystems and reversing biodiversity loss? The solutions now exist to measure and monitor biodiversity at scale across supply chains. With the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos next week, the eyes of the world will be on corporate leaders and policy-makers to embrace systems change to build a better future for everyone. Actionable nature intelligence now exists to inform robust decisions to build a nature-positive economy. Let's embrace them for a sustainable future. Find out more about how we plan to use this important investment to support our customers across the world to better manage their relationship with nature: https://lnkd.in/eUHFW3dX Just Climate, EDF Pulse Ventures, Monaco ReOcean Fund, BNP Paribas, Ananda Impact Ventures, SWEN Capital Partners #WEFdavos #wef25 #natureintellence #edna

We are incredibly excited to announce that after a decade of transforming biodiversity monitoring with eDNA technology, we've raised $25M Series B to scale our solution! 🌍 We're deeply grateful to our lead investor Just Climate, alongside EDF Pulse Ventures and the Monaco ReOcean Fund, with continued participation from our existing investors 2150, BNP Paribas, Ananda Impact Ventures and SWEN Capital Partners who share our vision of a world where every business decision is made with nature in mind. The world is waking up to what we've known all along: you can't manage what you can't measure and nature is business-critical. This milestone isn't just about growth—it's a powerful validation of our mission to make nature data accessible and actionable. Our team has worked tirelessly to advance eDNA technology and build an intelligent platform that transforms how biodiversity is measured and monitored. This investment represents a shared belief in the critical importance of understanding and protecting our natural world. To our 600+ clients across 110 countries who have trusted us with their biodiversity monitoring needs: thank you. Your commitment to understanding and protecting nature has helped us prove that business success and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. With over 50% of global GDP dependent on nature, the need for robust biodiversity monitoring has never been more crucial. This investment will enable us to enhance our nature intelligence platform, expand our data and AI capabilities, and scale our services to meet growing global demand. The journey ahead is exciting, and we remain committed to our purpose → enabling organisations worldwide to make informed decisions to drive a nature-positive economy. Learn more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/eUHFW3dX

Can't wait!!! 🚀

Happy Holidays from all of us at Ananda! 🎉 2024 has been a milestone year at Ananda as we celebrate 15 years of driving impact together and witnessing incredible wins from our portfolio companies! 💛 We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey. We couldn’t do it without you. 💛 A special thanks to our portfolio founders and their teams, whose dedication and innovation inspire us daily and show us what true impact looks like. 🚀 With exciting new investments to announce in the new year, we’re more motivated than ever to continue accelerating change in 2025. Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with purpose and possibility. 🎄✨

🚨 Last Call! Applications for the #RESPOND Accelerator are closing soon! Are you a #founder building solutions for a resilient, net-zero future? 🌱 RESPOND is a six-month accelerator program that works with entrepreneurs across the globe to accelerate deep-tech innovation, advance the transition toward a net-zero economy, and empower founders to grow as leaders. 🚀 By joining RESPOND, you’ll gain: • Personalized growth coaching • Global networking & meaningful connections • A purpose-driven community • Visibility boost 😊 Free of charge and without giving away equity! 👉 Learn more about the RESPOND Accelerator: bit.ly/RESPONDNotion 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e2VP5asM cc: BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, UnternehmerTUM, Bernd Klosterkemper, Felix Ferstl #HowWillYouRESPOND #RESPOND2025 #NetZeroEconomy #ResponsibleLeadership #Accelerator #Startups #Founders #Entrepreneurs #Leaders #Sustainability #Tech #Innovation #Impact 

👀 To all #Founders and #Investors 👇👇👇 Two weeks ago, during Norrsken Impact Week, we had the privilege of moderating a panel titled “Founders’ Health - How Can VCs and Entrepreneurs Work Better Together?” The discussion was incredibly insightful, and we’d like to share some key takeaways with you: 💪 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: High stress impacts decision-making, with 88% of founders acknowledging its negative effects. Creating environments where founders can discuss challenges openly, without fear of repercussions, is crucial. Peer networks, independent coaching, and external support systems are essential tools for building resilience. 🎯 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Being a founder means hard work and often sleepless nights. Unachievable targets can lead to burnout. By setting more reasonable goals, investors can encourage a healthier, more sustainable approach to growth. 💰𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: A recent survey from Balderton Capital highlighted that 60% of pre-seed founders feel unable to meet personal expenses. Financial stability is crucial for mental well-being. Ensuring founders have sufficient liquidity to support themselves and their families is essential to fostering a healthy, sustainable entrepreneurial journey. 🤝 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Founders benefit from a “human” approach where investors prioritize relationships over pressure. VCs should be transparent about their own personal and professional challenges, demonstrating that it's okay to be vulnerable. This can help break down the stigma. These insights remind us that supporting the founder's well-being is not just ethical—it’s critical to the venture ecosystem’s success and sustainability. Kudos to Elodie Broad, Joshua Haynes, Hayley Hand, Max von Waldenfels, and Johannes Weber for leading such a valuable and thought-provoking session 👏 And if you’d like to learn more about how Ananda supports founders’ health, find details here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzEhFZ5m cc: Bernd Klosterkemper, Sabine Scherer, Hannah Looks, Rebecca Hill, Franziska Joseph, Giulia Piu, Sofia Korompli #FoundersHealth #Resilience #Wellbeing #Founders #VentureCapital

🌱 Three Years of SFDR: A Deep Dive into Article 9 with Three of Europe’s Leading Impact Investors. Aurum Impact just published an article to shed light on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (#SFDR) and its impact on Europe’s investment landscape. Since its introduction, SFDR has aimed to foster transparency, prevent greenwashing, and direct capital toward sustainable investments. But how has it shaped the practices of impact investors? In this article, our very own Florian Erber, alongside Lena Thiede from Planet A Ventures and Dr. Fabian Heilemann from AENU, dove deep into the challenges and opportunities of operating as Article 9 funds under SFDR. From institutional investor demand to the complexities faced by early-stage startups, this conversation sheds light on the evolving dynamics of sustainable finance. 💡 Key takeaway: Article 9 is more than a label—it’s a commitment to sustainability-driven strategies. But as we navigate the SFDR framework, it’s clear there’s room for improvement, to ease the burden for early-stage startups and to create a clearer definition of impact within the framework. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePEEWggP Thank you, Miki Yokoyama and Kelley Luyken, for including our perspective and ensuring our voice is part of this important discussion! And a special thank you to our SFDR expert, Johannes Wenger, for his invaluable contribution to how we look at SFDR and Impact Measurements at Ananda! 🙌 #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #SFDR #Article9 #ImpactFunds

🎉 Incredibly happy to announce that Hannes Tamme has officially joined us as an Investment Associate after an impressive four months as a Visiting Analyst! Hannes has lived in five countries, supported special needs job training in the U.S., built a social initiative for women in Uganda, and even founded a startup in re-commerce and second-hand textiles. His journey reflects a deep commitment to creating lasting positive change, and he now brings that same passion to impact investing with us. 🌍 🌱 Based primarily in our Munich office, Hannes is eager to connect with visionary founders across Europe passionate about tackling global challenges at scale. Learn more about Hannes by visiting his profile on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkzEaenn Welcome to the Ananda team, Hannes! We love working with you and look forward to driving impactful change together! 🌟 #AnandaTeam #Welcomeonboard #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #Impact

👋 Heading to Slush in Helsinki next week? 🇫🇮 We’re happy to co-host Super Climate, alongside an incredible lineup of investors dedicated to tackling climate challenges. If you’re an LP interested in attending, don’t hesitate to reach out! Also, Ananda Partner Zoe Peden, will be attending various events throughout the week, including House of Impact and the Google for Startups Climate Ecosystem Dinner. If you’re working in #Biodiversity, #Decarbonizing Industry, #TechBio, #Biosecurity, or #Health, don’t miss the chance to meet Zoe. 🤭 Fun fact: At last year’s Slush, Zoe connected with the founder of one of our portfolio companies (still in stealth mode)—and what a first meeting they had! Who knows what exciting surprises this year will bring? We hope to see you there! cc: 2150, AENU, Blume Equity, Climentum Capital, Collateral Good, Course Corrected, Earth , Extantia, FoodLabs, GET Fund, Greencode Ventures, HPE Growth, Icos Capital, Maniv, Marvelous - Deeptech Fund and Catalyst for Climate Solutions , noa, Oyster Bay Management GmbH, Planet A Ventures, PT1, Rockstart, Sandwater, Visionaries Tomorrow  #Slush2024 #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital