Superorganism, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on biodiversity-focused “nature tech,” has closed its debut fund with $25.9 million in commitments as it looks to scale technology-driven solutions to slow and reverse biodiversity loss.
The firm said limited partners in the inaugural fund include AMB Holdings, Builders Vision, Cisco Foundation, Stray, Understorey Ventures, and Wedgetail, along with individual backers including Jeff Jordan, Sven and Kristin Lindblad, and former Nature Conservancy CEO Mark Tercek.
Superorganism is led by co-founders and managing directors Kevin Webb and Tom Quigley. Webb has more than 15 years of venture and angel investing experience and has backed companies including Ironclad, Turo and Verkada early in their growth. Quigley described his background as spanning conservation technology and startup operations, with prior roles including leadership positions at Real Vision and Conservation X Labs.
The firm said it targets early-stage companies pursuing transformative outcomes across three themes: “extinction drivers,” which focuses on nature-positive transitions in high-impact industries such as agriculture and forestry; “climate × biodiversity,” aimed at solutions that address both emissions and ecosystem health, such as restoration robotics; and “enabling tech,” including advances in remote sensing, genomics and AI that improve conservation capabilities.
Superorganism framed the fundraise as a bet on biodiversity becoming a larger venture frontier as other categories grow more competitive. The firm cited research estimating that more than $58 trillion, or 55%, of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature, and argued that nature-related risk is pushing companies to adjust supply chains and strategies regardless of policy mandates. It also pointed to data suggesting biodiversity-focused companies raised $2.1 billion in 2024, roughly double 2019 levels.
The firm said it has already invested in 20 startups, which have raised more than $100 million in follow-on capital. Portfolio companies cited include Cecil, Funga, Inversa and Ulysses, spanning areas such as nature data, forestry and carbon solutions, invasive species management and ocean robotics.
Superorganism also said it has pledged 10% of the firm’s profits to future conservation efforts and is building a mentor network across conservation and entrepreneurship to support portfolio founders with expertise in areas such as conservation science, product strategy and corporate sustainability.
KEY QUOTES:
“The idea that nature and economic progress must always conflict is outdated. Nature already underpins our global economy, from supply chains, to food systems, to the air we breathe. We’re backing entrepreneurs who understand this, and are reshaping industries to work better for humans and ecosystems alike.”
Kevin Webb, Co-Founder And Managing Director, Superorganism
“When built for the right industries and customers, technology-driven solutions can help slow and reverse biodiversity loss. By backing founders at the earliest stages and connecting them with the right expertise, capital, and partnerships, we’re accelerating the emergence of an entirely new category of nature-first companies.”
Tom Quigley, Co-Founder And Managing Director, Superorganism
“Builders Vision is proud to invest in Superorganism as they redefine what’s possible in nature-focused innovation. The opportunity ahead is immense. Technologies that restore ecosystems are rapidly becoming competitive advantages for businesses across sectors. Superorganism is helping entrepreneurs capture this momentum and create solutions that can deliver regenerative outcomes and long-term economic value.”
James Lindsay, Director Of Investments, Builders Vision
