Fund Description
Verde Ventures is an investment fund managed by Conservation International (CI) to provide support for small- and medium-sized businesses that contribute to healthy ecosystems and human well-being.
Fund Mission
Verde Ventures invests in small businesses that contribute to green economies in Conservation International's global priority areas.
Vintage Year
2001
Geographic and Industry Investment Targets
Target Industry
Accommodation & food service | Agriculture, forestry & fishing | Electricity, gas & air conditioning | Manufactured Goods | Water, sewerage & waste management
Target Industries Description
None provided
Investment Region(s)
Global
Countries of Investment
Guatemala | Kenya | Madagascar | Mexico | Mozambique | Peru
Geographic Target Description
Global
Impact Investment Targets
Impact Targets
Socially beneficial prod/serv | Environmentally beneficial prod/serv | Targeting the underserved | Socially beneficial supply chains | Environmentally beneficial practices
Impact Targets Description
VV provides debt and equity financing to businesses that benefit healthyecosystems and human well-being, such as agroforestry, ecotourism, sustainable harvest of wild products and marine initiatives.
Socially Beneficial Products & Services
Infrastructure/market access | Economic &/or empowerment opportunities | Capital Flow (microfinance, equity, etc)
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services
Renewable energy/Cleantech | Energy efficency | Waste reduction | Land or wildlife conservation | Pollution prevention | Education, measurement, or research