Superorganism

🦧 Biodiversity is complex, by nature. How do we measure the many facets, then condense into metrics that help us make progress? This month, we're tackling nature data. Read in our Substack: https://lnkd.in/ga_ZTBUP

We're honored to be included in this year's #IA50's Emerging Impact Managers. Thank you ImpactAssets for your consideration, and for highlighting the work of so many inspiring firms.

For the first time, we're #hiring! We're bringing on a Head of Platform. This ecosystem engineer will wear many hats, as we leverage our unique community of mentors, investors, and founders to help us source, vet, and better support our founders. Externally, this person will guide us as we better contribute to the broader nature tech ecosystem. If you know someone amazing who can plan events, design and use modern tools and systems, make people feel included, and nerd out about all things nature and tech, please share this with them. And if it's you, learn more and apply at the link below by March 21.

With the US government cutting headcount, public servants are suddenly in a position needing to explore new niches. We've created a simple guide to help job seekers navigate the emerging nature private sector. Plus - we're hiring! https://lnkd.in/gyfgY7wv

We're releasing our bingo card for 2025: twelve bets for nature over the next twelve months. Plus, our Superorganism Wrapped for 2024, from new investments, to founder milestones, to the impact our portfolio has had on land, species, and ecosystems. Read in our Substack: https://lnkd.in/gTBKbYt5

After the Republican Party swept the election in November, there was a flurry of news on the climate outlook. But what about the biodiversity outlook? We're closing out the year with one of our most ambitious newsletters yet, exploring the future of nature, tech, and nature tech through a Trump presidency and beyond. Plus, announcing Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering Inc. - seagrass restoration at gigaton scale. https://lnkd.in/grGxf2Rg

With multiple nature reports and both climate and biodiversity COPs in a one-month timeframe, we had a deluge of biodiversity news in October. We distill the biggest headlines in our monthly newsletter, and why despite some negative news, we're still COPtimistic. https://lnkd.in/gEuG_Ydd

Today we are launching the Nature Data Sharing Initiative (NDSI). Most nature data is siloed in repositories and used by a very narrow audience today. Yet, if properly activated, this data could greatly improve our ability to understand and value natural ecosystems. NDSI is a collection of resources designed to promote data literacy and foster a culture of responsible, impactful data sharing. This version includes the following: - Overview: An introduction, overview, and guidance notes around nature data and Nature Practitioners’ field data; - Guide: A guide on practical steps for sharing data - Template: A data sharing worksheet and sample data sharing agreement template. Cecil developed the NDSI in collaboration with numerous experts. I am proud to share Nkwi Flores, Samichhya Khadka and Ashurst authored this version. These resources were also developed in collaboration with Emily Cravigan (Allens), Anthony Lloyd and Kendrick Deng (Ashurst), Connor Jordan, Tom Walker (Cecil), Florian Reber (Chloris Geospatial), Climateworks Centre, Megan Pillsbury (Dunya Analytics), Sara Schmude, Bert Glover (Impact Ag Partners), Kate Wing (Intertidal Agency ) Victor Allory, Romain Fau (Kanop), Paul Young (Kita), Karl Burkart (One Earth), Alexis Moyer, Ed Mitchard (Space Intelligence), Camille Goldstone-Henry, Jada Andersen (Xylo Systems), and Chris Tolles (Yard Stick PBC). These are living resources that we hope will be updated based on your feedback. A link to the home page is included in the comments. Please help us share these resources.

Week one of Funga's 2024 inoculation is in the books! Last year we inoculated 1 Million seedlings at one nursery location, and we are thrilled to report that this year we are inoculating multiple millions across multiple nurseries. One of the most powerful selling points of our work has been the inherent capacity to scale quickly, and we're making it happen in real time. Huge thanks to our crew onsite in Georgia, Ian Ware J. Anthony Seliskar Caylon Yates Lily Gannon Will Bradham Amelia P. Tyler Claxton 🫶 🌲

Strut, pose, and slither. 🐍 Gabriela Hearst partnered with INVERSA Leathers during Paris Fashion Week to feature invasive leather in their Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Luxury fashion meets biodiversity preservation.