Mercy Corps Ventures

Over half of the world’s glaciers are expected to disappear by the year 2100. In India, the impacts of glacial melt are already being felt — particularly by farmers in mountain regions, who are becoming increasingly vulnerable to water shortages.?? ?? With climate-tech startup Acres of Ice, we’re testing the ability of automated ice reservoirs to increase water supply, delay desertification, and boost farmer resilience in small glacial-fed villages of the Himalayas. We’re really hopeful that this could be a sustainable solution for water management, which could be scaled across other high-altitude regions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiTRt2JQ #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #Desertification #IrrigationWater #ClimateAdaptation

Excited to take our partnership with Ripple to the next level, supporting emerging market entrepreneurs as they create groundbreaking blockchain and fintech solutions to strengthen financial and climate resilience. This collaboration continues to drive innovation, advancing financial inclusion and unlocking new possibilities for impact worldwide.

Excited to take our partnership with Ripple to the next level, supporting emerging market entrepreneurs as they create groundbreaking blockchain and fintech solutions to strengthen financial and climate resilience. This collaboration continues to drive innovation, advancing financial inclusion and unlocking new possibilities for impact worldwide.

Missed our series launch on the future of climate data, analytics, and AI? We’ve just wrapped up a multi-week deep dive into how data and AI are revolutionizing climate solutions, and we’re unpacking everything from our past investments to the exciting innovations shaping the next decade. Our research series explores how the world of climate data is evolving, driven by rapid advances in satellite technology, AI, and data accessibility. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we covered: ? The Past Decade – How the landscape of climate data and analytics has transformed over the last 10 years, from the rise of AI to the democratization of satellite data for real-world applications. ? The Next Decade – What’s on the horizon? We’re looking at unprecedented breakthroughs in data and analytics, akin to advancements we’ve seen with generative AI and satellite constellations. ? Data for Climate Resilience – How high-quality, affordable data is essential for creating solutions that drive climate resilience, especially for vulnerable communities in the Global South. ? Barriers & Opportunities – We explore the challenges ahead, including the need for reliable public-good data and the infrastructure limitations in emerging markets, but we also share why we’re optimistic about the future. Plus, we’ve highlighted how our portfolio companies—like PULA, Meridia, ignitia, and Floodbase—have been ahead of their time, using data and analytics to drive massive impact in climate solutions, and how their work continues to shape the industry. ?? If you want to dive deeper into the trends, challenges, and opportunities in climate data innovation, catch up on our full series now. It's packed with insights that will shape the way we approach climate action in the coming years. ?? https://lnkd.in/eyDfN5rQ #ClimateData #AIForGood #Sustainability #ClimateTech #Resilience #Innovation #ClimateAction #TechForGood?

Got questions about our Crypto for Good Fund IV? Join us for an info session with MCV Innovation Project Manager, Timothy Asiimwe! We’ll cover everything from eligibility and startup benefits to the application process, criteria, and more. ?? Tuesday, November 26 ? 9 AM GMT-5 Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered directly! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eA4BNjpY ? Anyone can join the webinar, as long as they have registered? ? The webinar will be conducted in English? ? Slides will be shared with registered participants after the webinar #ClimateResilience #FinancialInclusion #Web3 #Blockchain #Stablecoins

Through our research on the convergence of data, analytics & AI with climate solutions, we discovered a treasure trove of exciting case studies from innovators across sectors and geographies. ?? In the second chapter of our recently released report, “Advancing Climate Resilience: Innovations in Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets,” we share insights and learnings from the innovators behind Amini, Sust Global, ACRE Africa, Imperative Global, Meridia, PULA, Etherisc, ignitia, Epoch, iProcure Ltd. & Open Forest Protocol. Find them here: https://lnkd.in/eyDfN5rQ

Water scarcity and quality will be key challenges worldwide as climate change accelerates. We’re proud to have partnered with Atlantis Dao to pilot an innovative approach to addressing India’s water crisis. Our ongoing partnership with The Crypto Council for Innovation will continue to explore and document the impact of Web3 solutions.

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy in Tanzania, but many smallholders live below the national poverty line, trapped in cycles of inefficient practices, low productivity, and low income.? ? Adopting precision agriculture — powered by #AI — could radically transform their livelihoods, strengthen #climateresilience, and ensure more stable incomes. That’s why we’re investing in MazaoHub The platform provides farm-specific advice based on data collected from soil sensors, allowing farmers to make data-driven decisions that boost productivity and reduce costs. It also connects farmers with off-takers and markets, ensuring they have a clear path to selling their produce at competitive prices. Learn more about our recent investment: https://lnkd.in/e5zE7_EN #precisionagriculture #soilensors #climatesmartagriculture

“I am truly excited to share this piece of work with you. One of the privileges of working at MCV is the opportunity to work with an incredible breadth and depth of visionary founders, advisors and technologists. As a family of funds across the capital spectrum, we have a mandate to invest ahead of the curve. To make such strong, impactful investments and pilots, we need to look not at today’s context, but at converging trends over the next 10 to 15 years.” — Timothy Rann, MCV Senior Managing Partner, on the thinking behind our recently launched research series on the use of data & AI for building #climateresilience solutions. Read the report 'Advancing Climate Resilience: Innovations in Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets' here:?https://lnkd.in/eyDfN5rQ

?? Calling all innovators and trailblazers improving livelihoods through blockchain technology!? ?? We’re thrilled to launch the Crypto for Good Fund IV!? ?? With $1 million in equity-free grants for 10 startups advancing financial inclusion and climate resilience across Latin America, Asia, and Africa, we’re seeking groundbreaking startups that:? ?? ? Expand financial services access to underserved communities? ? Harness the power of programmable money, stablecoins, and smart contracts? ? Adapt web3 solutions to serve new users and contexts? ? Transform humanitarian aid delivery? ? Pioneer climate innovation through ReFi? ?? ?? Share this call with all the builders driving high-impact Web3 solutions in emerging markets. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_kd3SNM ?? Applications open until December 20, 2024! ?? #Web3 #Blockchain #Stablecoins #ClimateResilience #FinancialInclusion #EmergingMarkets??