ICYMI: Our 2024 Annual Impact Report is here!? ? From making 8 new investments to our portfolio collectively reaching 37M+ customers, 2024 was the year of transformative technology driving innovation across Agtech, Fintech, and Climatetech to build a resilient future.? ? 2024 key highlights include:? ? ?? 56 portfolio companies (45% with a female founder)? ?? $57M raised by our portfolio in co-investment & follow-on funding? ?? 66% of customers gained first-time access to impactful products & services? ?? 11.6M customers served, including 8.5M+ women & smallholder farmers? ? Catch up on the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eDFiHfsZ
关于我们
Mercy Corps Ventures invests in and catalyzes venture-led solutions to increase the resilience of underserved individuals and communities. Founded in 2015 as the impact investing arm of global development agency, Mercy Corps, we’ve supported 47 early-stage ventures to scale and raise over $443 million in follow-on capital. 49% of our portfolio has at least 1 female co-founder, and centers around climate adaptation and resilience-building solutions in adaptive agriculture and food systems, inclusive fintech, and climate-smart technologies, so that those living in frontier markets can withstand disruption and plan for the future. Through capital and support, piloting new approaches, action-oriented insights, and rigorously managing impact, we catalyze the ecosystem toward smarter, more impactful investments. ?????????? ???????? | www.mercycorpsventures.vc ?????????????????? | bit.ly/newsletterMCV ???????????? @MCSocialVenture
- 网站
-
https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund
Mercy Corps Ventures的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 风险投资与私募股权管理人
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2015
- 领域
- Venture Capital、Impact Investing、Venture Platform、Entrepreneur Support、Impact Measurement & Management、Piloting、Climate Adaptation、Fintech、Web3、Emerging Markets、Africa、Asia和Latin America
Mercy Corps Ventures员工
动态
-
At Mercy Corps Ventures, we are committed to building climate resilience in emerging markets. If you’re attending the Latin American Impact Investing Forum - FLII this week, join us for a conversation on the future of impact investing. Our Partner, Daniel Block will present Mercy Corps Ventures - explaining who we are, how we work, and what we do. He will outline our investment thesis and share how our portfolio companies deliver climate resilience solutions. Joining him on stage are: - Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, from IMPAQTO Capital - Guilherme Quintal, CFA from eB Capital - Monica Jain, from BluKap Ocean Venture ?? Tuesday, Feb 27th ? 10:25 AM – 11:10 AM ??CIC – Breakout Room 3 Full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eDyeAGVx We invite you to connect with us and explore how we can shape a resilient future. #FLII2025 #ImpactInvesting #FLIICountdown
-
-
As climate risks escalate, pressure on our global food systems continues to mount, placing smallholder farmers—who produce one-third of the world’s food—under significant threat.? ?? Join us for the upcoming Climate Adaptation Technology Virtual Roundtable focused on Adaptive Agriculture and Supply Chain Resilience on February 27, 2025, at 12 PM EST.? ?? In this event, hosted by Louie Woodall from Climate Proof, Timothy Rann will share insights on the critical need for adaptive agriculture and resilient supply chains, alongside a lineup of innovative founders driving positive change in the agriculture sector.? ?? ?? Featuring founders from:? ? Meridia – Driving positive change in global supply chains? Epoch – Creating a system of record for supply chain sustainability data? Tolbi – Climate-smart precision agriculture solutions? agrails – Optimizing workflows for resilient food supply chains? ?? Hear from top innovators how regenerative and climate-smart agriculture can significantly enhance food system resilience.? ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eW-waYPz
-
-
For episode 192 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures ?? We explore: ? What Anticipatory Action is, and how it is set to fundamentally shift humanitarian aid ?? The role of crypto payment rails, data oracles, smart contracts & AI in delivering efficient aid ? Mercy Corps Ventures new Anticipatory Action Accelerator that is funding groundbreaking solutions to build climate resilient communities Anticipatory aid is up to 7x more cost-effective than traditional aid, but only 1% of funds are deployed this way. Sandra and the team at Mercy Corps Ventures are on a mission to change this, driven by the belief that the future of humanitarian aid is proactive, not reactive ???? ??Listen: https://lnkd.in/g4bV8dKA #crypto #web3 #blockchain #humanitarianaid #anticipatoryaid #anticipatoryaction #internationaldevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence
-
-
Mercy Corps Ventures is heading to #FLII2025 From February 25-27 in Mérida, Mexico, we’ll be attending the 15th Latin American Impact Investing Forum—a key gathering of investors, funders, and entrepreneurs working to drive meaningful change. Key Activities: ? Join us for a Climate Investor Happy Hour! (Feb 26) We’re co-hosting a gathering—a great opportunity to connect over shared goals in climate and impact investing. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e397qNyY | Hosted with: Savia Ventures, Briter Bridges, CATALIST LATAM, Climate-KIC and Accion Venture Lab ? Reverse Pitch: Impact VCs (Feb 27) Our Partner, Daniel Block, will share MCV’s investment thesis alongside leading impact VCs: IMPAQTO Capital, eB Capital, iThink VC, and BluKap Ocean Venture. Full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eCCkmXF4 Let’s connect! If you’ll be in Mérida, reach out to Daniel Block, Natalia Mondragón Segura, or Natalie Vergara Giron. #ImpactInvesting #ClimateResilience #FLIIExperience #FLIIConnect
-
-
In 2024 we welcomed 8 new companies into our portfolio, each investment aligning with our Resilient Future Thesis and tackling critical challenges in Agtech, Climatetech, and Fintech.?? ? Meet the innovators at the forefront of climate adaptation, driving sustainable solutions for underserved communities in emerging markets.? ? ábaco: Bridging the $7B SME financing gap in Central America with accessible financial solutions.? ? agrails: Delivering AI-driven insights to help sub-Saharan Africa’s farmers boost productivity and resilience.? ? Epoch: Enabling sustainable value chains so agribusinesses in the Global South can monetize environmental stewardship.? ? MazaoHub: Combining tech and human support to provide tailored solutions for smallholder farmers in Tanzania.? ? Poás Bioenergy: Converting wet biomass into high-energy syngas & biochar, turning waste into opportunity.? ? Popular Power: Providing a digital platform for solar monitoring, ensuring long-term, high-quality service.? ? Satellites on Fire: Deploying early warning systems for forest fires, a crucial step in preventing escalating climate disasters.? ? Seabex: Introducing climate-smart irrigation that optimizes water use and enhances resilience for farmers.? ? Read more about our strategic investments in our 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eDFiHfsZ #ImpactReport2024 #MCVImpact2024 #ClimateInnovation?
-
-
Call for applications extended until February 28th, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eGbcauTM
CEO @ Climate Collective | Climate Tech Leader | fm. Meta, World Bank Group, Global Environment Facility | Advisor, Board member
?? Have you heard of 'anticipatory action' for climate resilience? It combines AI, Crypto and disaster risk insights - and is championed by our friends at Mercy Corps Ventures. It's 7 x ROI compared to traditional reactive approaches AND empowers communities to be in charge of designing their own resilience. -> Thanks to AI and advanced climate analytics, we can now predict 55% of climate disasters a week in advance. -> But getting aid to those who need it most, especially in rural communities, has always been a challenge. That's where the power of crypto comes in. Timothy Rann Scott Onder and teams at Mercy Corps Ventures have piloted a groundbreaking solution in the Horn of Africa, using #stablecoins to proactively provide aid to pastoralists before drought hits. This allows them to invest in essential supplies, protect their livestock, and fortify their homes. The results have been incredibly promising. Mercy Corps is now announcing the first-of-a-kind Anticipatory Action Accelerator with the goal to: - Fund and implement promising AA solutions, preparing climate-vulnerable populations. - Build a robust evidence base demonstrating the impact of AA for a more responsive and just humanitarian system. - Scale up AA programs globally and attract new investment. Selected participants will receive $100,000 in grant funding from joining the Accelerator. The application deadline is February 28th. I can think of several in my community who this could be interesting for: Markus Franke Charlie Havens Amira Valliani Drea Burbank Anna Stone Lauren Serota Tomer Bariach Nkwi Flores Belén Páez Gregory Landua Constanza Gomez Mont.. Learn more and apply today! #AnticipatoryAction #HumanitarianAid #ClimateAction #CryptoForGood #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #Resilience
-
-
Join us as we explore Anticipatory Action—an innovative approach to humanitarian aid that leverages AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics to deliver aid before disaster strikes. ?? Tune in to tomorrow’s podcast with Crypto Altruists
Is anticipatory action the ideal web3 use case in humanitarian aid? ?? It combines a pool of money, dynamic data sets, and a complex algorithm to trigger aid disbursements when certain conditions are met! ????? Sandra Uwantege Hart of Mercy Corps Ventures explains why blockchain is ideal for connecting these processes ?? Live Tuesday! ???
-
What does it take to build real climate resilience? For Mercy Corps Ventures, it starts with bold entrepreneurs, cutting-edge technology, and impact at scale. In 2024, their portfolio of 56 startups reached 37 million users across 87 countries, helping communities adapt to climate threats through AI, advanced analytics, and climate data. Check out their full 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gx2DSsYi Turn to pg 28 for a deep dive into Fibrazo’s impact—insights we partnered with Mercy Corps Ventures to gather. Or swipe below for the key takeaways ??
-
What a week at Africa Tech Summit Members of Mercy Corps Ventures gathered in Nairobi for a week of discussions, learning, and connecting around technology &?entrepreneurship in Africa. With 56 companies in our portfolio and counting, we took time to reflect on how we can better support our growing community of founders. Highlights from the week: ?? MCV Founders Meetup – New and seasoned founders connected as humans first, sharing their vision for the future, challenges, and exploring collaborations. MazaoHub, agrails, PULA, AquaRech LTD, Stable Foods, tappi, Powered by People (PBP) ?? Web3 in Action – Partnering with Celo Foundation, we examined how Web3 is moving from theory to real-world use cases. ?? 10 Years of MCV – We shared insights from a decade of investing in climate resilience and our vision for the future during the session Tech Meets Resilience: Charting Africa’s Climate Transformation a Decade In. ?? Deepening Partnerships – Participated in multiple events and engaged in conversations with key partners, including Catalyst Fund, Agrifin, Flourish Ventures, Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), and many more. Recognizing the valuable energy, ideas, and relationships fostered this week. Looking ahead to continued collaboration and impact. imali.click ignitia Turaco Tolbi #ClimateResilience #ATS2025 #Web3 #VC #EmergingMarkets
-
-
-
-
-
+2
-