Reimagining An Economy Where Nature and Humanity Thrive
EnVest is a collaborative curated community comprised of over 100 prominent early stage environmental investors. United by a “by investors, for investors” ethos, we work together to develop sector-specific strategies, resources, and syndicates. Our mission is to accelerate capital into the innovations and organizations that have the potential to deliver “What’s Needed Next” for a reimagined future economy that operates in balance with nature. Members must be actively deploying capital into early stage companies, and are added only by referral from existing members.
Why EnVest?It's evident human activities are jeopardizing the natural world and the ability for future generations to safely and comfortably inhabit the planet. In light of this transformative shift and the pressing need for solutions, the EnVest community is committed to leveraging innovation capital to scale new companies, industries and markets to address some of the world's most significant challenges.
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The Director of Venture Community will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding our community of venture capitalists, family offices, venture philanthropists and individual investors. This role requires a passion for the sustainable innovation ecosystem, a deep understanding of venture capital, and exceptional relationship management skills. Learn more
EnVest community members are leading environmental VC funds, family offices, individuals and venture philanthropists representing over $10 billion in investable early stage capital. Each is required to be actively deploying capital in Founder-Series B rounds within the environmental investment space.
Our community-designed programming allows our members to accelerate capital deployment into quality environmental investment opportunities. This is achieved year round through the active exchange of road maps, news, resources, as well as opportunities for deal discovery review and syndication. Our members also meet each November in the Bay Area to reconnect, strategize, and engage with 24-36 company CEOs selected curated from member portfolio’s, representing startups the community thinks will be game changing investments in the upcoming year.
Our approach prioritizes quality over quantity. Our commitment to member and deal quality sets EnVest apart, and has enabled us to build a strong, unique, energetic and highly collaborative community.
By focusing on curation and community, and employing a sector-based approach, we strive to reduce the friction required to deploy smart, integrated risk capital. We support this effort through our programming, all designed to connect our members to each other, and to the early stage opportunities that will be the leaders of a reimagined future economy.
Advisory Board
Ira Ehrenpreis, DBL Partners Geoff Eisenberg, Ecosystem Integrity Fund David Griest, SJF Ventures Catha Groot, Radicle Impact Jake Hanft, Schmidt Marine Adrian Horotan, Safer Made Danielle Joseph, Closed Loop Partners
Rob Kaplan, Circulate Capital Thomas Knowles, Gratitude Railroad
Larsen Mettler, S2G Oceans Brock Mansfield, Meliorate Partners Mike Velings, Aquaspark Peter Bryant, The Builders Initiative John Robinson, Mazarine
Ira Ehrenpreis, DBL Ventures
Geoff Eisenberg, Ecosystems Integrity Fund
David Griest, SJF Partners
Catha Groot, Radicle Impact
Jake Hanft, Schmidt Marine
Adrian Horotan, Safer Made
Rob Kaplan, Circulate Capital
Thomas Knowles, Gratitude Railroad
Chris Larson, New Island Capital
Rob LeClerq, AgFunder
Brock Mansfield, Salmon Innovation Fund
Matt Mulrennan, Oceans X Prize
Jason Scott, Encourage Capital
Mike Veilings, Aquaspark
Kelly Wachowitz, Catch Invest
EnVest was an incredibly good and efficient use of time. Anyone interested in finding the next great company and interfacing with a great community of like minded investors should attend.Ira Ehrenpreis, Managing Partner at DBL Partners
Private capital has always been a primary driver of innovation and scale, and the Environmental Economy will be no different. But private capital requires quality investment opportunities and strong smart syndicates to thrive. Getting the world’s most committed environmental investors together to evaluate high quality opportunities makes EnVest a “can’t miss” event for me.Brock Mansfeld Managing Partner, Salmon Innovation Fund
It is more important and timely than ever before for investors to back ground-breaking companies addressing climate change, energy systems, transportation, etc. I look forward to attending EnVest to meet serious, active investors, and inspiring entrepreneurs who together will help solve these issues while earning meaningful positive returns.
Howard Fischer, CEO of Basso Capital and Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad
The best part about EnVest is the companies that they manage to put together. Really, really well curated event…among the best ones I’ve seen.Adrian Horotan General Partner at Safer Made
Captures food scraps from grocery stores, turns into premium agricultural inputs
Metrics
$1 billion+
Dollars raised by companies who have been selected to present at EnVest
75%
Of the environmental companies have raised after presenting to member investors
$10 Billion
2030 goal for the total amount of curated early stage deals to accelerate the environmental economy
Company Investment News
Of the 144 presenting companies to date:
108 raised after EnVest presenting at EnVest – 75%.
24 companies are worth over $40M+.
8 worth over $200M+.
Valuations of presenting companies have increased after presenting. 9 had a 5X markup. Company valuations aggregated at the time they presented at EnVest was $500M. The aggregate valuation of those companies is now over $3.0 billion. We strongly encourage and try to facilitate ongoing communication between EnVest Alumni companies and our investor community.
Seattle startup ioCurrents raises $5M to bring big data to the high seas [Read Article]
March 26, 2019
Redmond-based WISErg, which turns food scraps to fertilizer, raises $19.2 million to fund California plant [Read Article]
June 12, 2018
StormSensor raised $1.2m more cash to help cities track stormwater data and prevent pollution or flooding [Read Article]
June 11, 2018
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DISCLAIMERS
Investment: EnVest does not provide advice, endorsement, analysis or recommendation in connection with investment in any company. EnVest does not make any warranty related to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of information provided by any company or fund. Investors must conduct their own due diligence in connection with any investment, including but not limited to legal, tax and investment advice.
