NTC Now is a program launched by the Nature Tech Collective where members drop in to present time, exchange updates, and connect. Each event kicks of with a special guest, followed by a pulse on the nature tech sector and community including member only special announcements, updates and activities.

Special Guest, Kevin Webb

Our guest this week was Kevin Webb, who joined NTC Now from New York City and is co-founder and managing director of Superorganism, the first venture firm dedicated to biodiversity challenges.

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Kevin discussed his background in investing in companies focused on biodiversity and climate, highlighting Funga, as an example, who are using the forest fungal microbiome to improve forestry outcomes and carbon storage while enhancing beneficial microbial biodiversity. When asked about the investment outlook for 2024, he mentioned both positive and negative factors affecting early-stage startups and recommended that early stage companies keep a good support system. While the case for nature and climate has never been stronger, building a business that looks compelling in any sort of climate is important. Since many of the founders on the call had a focus on biodiversity, he advised them not to focus on biodiversity credits and other mechanisms while getting to product market fit, because those mechanisms are in very early stages. Instead he recommended they focus on what can pay them now or in the near term, emphasizing the importance of having a story that works for investors.

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NTCx and a full Nature Tech Taxonomy

This week members heard about the wider sector mapping effort currently underway by the Nature Tech Collective to develop an entire taxonomy of the nature tech space, one sub-sector at a time. On a regular release cadence, two programs of the collective will conduct dedicated research, engage domain experts, and invite market participants to join facilitated thematic events known as NTCx. The first series, NTCxNatureFintech expected to kickoff next month will focus on the nature fintech space. Members will have an opportunity to receive early access to the nature fintech sector map including opportunities to shape and tailor the map.

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