Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund with offices in the UAE and the Netherlands, completed the first close to focus on global food and water security
Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund that addresses global food and water security announced the first close of its inaugural fund.
Natural Ventures takes an impact-driven approach to investing in and supporting the drive towards a more sustainable future and stable climate by focusing on high-technology solutions. Addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, population growth, and the transformation of water and food systems, the fund aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, healthy, and economical food and water supply.
The team, comprised of seasoned investors with an excellent track record, experienced water and food experts, entrepreneurs, and leadership developers, invests in scalable technologies with proven commercial traction that directly impact water and food security.
The fund selected Abu Dhabi and the ADGM as its headquarters due to the region’s strategic importance in food and water. The recent launch of the AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), shows the region’s commitment and is expected to result in $34 billion of investment by 2045.
Natural Ventures anchor investors include Helm AG of Germany, Chemovateq, a Swiss-based family office, and a strategic UAE investor.
