What Re:wild does

Re:wild is a US-based 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017 by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio. Originally operating as Global Wildlife Conservation, the organization rebranded to Re:wild in 2023 to reflect its mission to protect and restore the wild. Re:wild functions as a force multiplier in global biodiversity conservation, working across 90 countries through a network of more than 600 partners that includes Indigenous Peoples, local communities, NGOs, governments, and corporations. Its reported footprint covers 590+ million acres in active conservation, 276 threatened species under active conservation, and conservation actions benefiting 36,000+ species, with the Board of Directors covering all operational expenses so that 100% of donations flow to programs.

Re:wild's programmatic portfolio includes the Search for Lost Species initiative (4,300+ target species, 15 rediscoveries since 2017), species recovery programs (Sehuencas Water Frog, Lesser Antillean Iguana), regional wildlife conservation programs, the Guardians Program (supporting rangers, Indigenous communities, and youth via Conservation Pathways for Youth and the Women Rewilding initiative), and behavior-change campaigns (Re:wild Your Fridge, Re:wild Your Campus, Bee:wild). Underlying methodology combines field research, geographic information systems, camera trapping, species rediscovery protocols, and community-centered conservation approaches. Execution is guided by a 2030 Strategic Plan targeting protection of critical places, species recovery, guardian support, and global movement building.

The organization funds operations through three primary streams: individual donations (via website, mail, crypto, stock, and legacy giving), foundation grants (notably a $24.5M Bezos Earth Fund commitment for Eastern Tropical Pacific marine conservation), and corporate partnerships (Impossible Foods, Lonely Whale, 1% for the Planet). It holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and ANBI status in the Netherlands, operates without subsidiaries or a parent company, and has no public-facing technology products, APIs, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Re:wild

Legal name

Re:wild

Website

https://rewild.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Re:wild is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 by Leonardo DiCaprio and conservation scientists, protecting wildlands and threatened species across 90 countries through 600+ partners and 18 hosted Action Funds including Search for Lost Species.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Species recovery programs
• Habitat protection initiatives
• Biodiversity conservation grants
• Rewilding and restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Re:wild receives donations from individual supporters who contribute through the website, direct mail, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, and legacy giving. The organization states that 100% of donations go directly to conservation programs.
2. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations such as the Bezos Earth Fund ($24.5 million for Eastern Tropical Pacific marine conservation), Colossal Foundation (for Search for Lost Species), and other institutional funders support specific conservation initiatives.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Brand partners and corporations engage with Re:wild for conservation initiatives, event sponsorships, and cause marketing campaigns. Companies like Impossible Foods have collaborated on plant-based eating campaigns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Re:wild is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects and restores wild places and wildlife by partnering with Indigenous peoples, local communities, NGOs, governments, corporations, and the public. It runs conservation programs across 90 countries covering 590+ million acres, including species recovery initiatives, action funds, wild places protection, and campaigns that engage individuals in rewilding efforts. Revenue is generated through individual donations, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships, with 100% of donations directed to conservation programs.

Product overview

Re:wild is a nonprofit conservation organization (formerly Global Wildlife Conservation) that protects and restores the wild through a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offering centers on the Search for Lost Species initiative searching for 4,300+ lost species globally, supported by Action Funds (18 active funds including the Shark Conservation Fund, Women Rewilding Fund, and Conservation Pathways for Youth), Wildlife Conservation Programs for specific species groups, and Wild Places Protection across 90 countries. Programmatic campaigns include Re:wild Your Fridge (plant-based diet education), Re:wild Your Campus (campus sustainability), and Bee:wild (pollinator protection). The Guardians Program supports rangers, Indigenous Peoples, and youth conservationists. Species-specific recovery efforts include Sehuencas Water Frog Conservation and Lesser Antillean Iguana Recovery. The organization operates with a 2030 Strategic Plan guiding global conservation targets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bee:wild: A science-powered movement co-founded by Re:wild with the mission to fill cities, gardens, and farms with pollinators and life again.
• Re:wild Your Campus
• Re:wild Your Fridge
• Kawari Fund
• Search for Lost Species

Products and services

• Action Funds
• Search for Lost Species
• Re:wild Your Campus
• Bee:wild
• Re:wild Your Fridge
• Kawari Fund
• Sehuencas Water Frog Conservation
• Lesser Antillean Iguana Recovery
• Guardians Program
• Wild Places Protection
• Wildlife Conservation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 590+ million acres in active conservation with partners
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Fauna & FloracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFauna & Flora is a core partner on Caribbean conservation initiatives including the Lesser Antillean iguana recovery project. Jenny Daltry serves as Caribbean Alliance Director for both Fauna & Flora and Re:wild, demonstrating integrated collaboration.
• Anguilla National TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnguilla National Trust is the on-the-ground partner for iguana conservation in Anguilla, managing translocation projects and community engagement. Executive Director Farah Mukhida leads local conservation efforts.
• Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division (Dominica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominica's government forestry division provides iguanas for cross-Caribbean genetic diversity programs. Director Minchinton Burton supports regional conservation collaboration.
• Lonely WhalestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLonely Whale collaborated with Re:wild on Seaweed Stories documentary, presented in association with Re:wild. Lonely Whale runs accelerator programs for seaweed-based alternatives to plastic.
• Impossible FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRe:wild featured Impossible Foods founder in blog content exploring plant-based food innovation. Collaboration on food systems and biodiversity awareness.
• Universal Ranger Support Alliance (URSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURSA is a collaborative initiative of eight conservation organizations including Re:wild who have come together to support rangers globally.
• Shark Conservation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShark Conservation Fund (SCF) is the world's leading collaboration of philanthropists dedicated to restoring ocean health through shark and ray conservation. Re:wild hosts and supports this initiative.
• Women in Nature Network (WiNN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiNN is a 1000+ member-strong global support network for women conservationists hosted by Re:wild to spark collaborations and share knowledge.
• Leonardo DiCapriocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeonardo DiCaprio is Re:wild's Founding Board Member and uses his platform to support conservation. He provides funding through Re:wild for environmental activists and has collaborated on various initiatives.
• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental giving platform that connects consumers to conservation organizations. Re:wild participates as a member organization.
• Key Biodiversity Area PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRe:wild is a partner in the KBA Partnership, working to identify and designate Key Biodiversity Areas globally.
• Reverse the RedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership working to prevent species extinctions. Re:wild participates as a founding partner.
• The Global Rewilding AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance focused on scaling rewilding efforts globally. Re:wild is a founding member.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Largest global wildlife conservation NGO operating in 100+ countries. Directly comparable to Re:wild as a species- and wildlands-focused fundraiser, convener, and field-program operator; broader in scope and significantly larger budget.
• The Nature Conservancy: U.S.-based global conservation nonprofit focused on land and water protection. Comparable to Re:wild in mission, donor base, and use of science-led, partnership-driven models; much larger balance sheet and broader portfolio.
• Conservation International: Global conservation organization working on biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development. Direct peer on species protection, wildlands, and corporate partnership models; larger and more development-oriented.
• IUCN: International authority on the conservation status of species and the Red List. Sets the global standards and frameworks (KBAs, Red List) Re:wild's science relies on; a peer in scientific and policy influence rather than direct fundraising competition.

Direct peers

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Wildlife and wildlands conservation NGO operating field programs across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Closely comparable to Re:wild's species recovery and protected-area model, with an additional zoo/visitor footprint.
• Fauna & Flora International: UK-based conservation NGO active in 40+ countries on species and habitat protection. An existing Re:wild partner on Caribbean iguana work and the most direct international peer on scientific, species-driven conservation.
• BirdLife International: Global partnership of conservation organizations focused on birds and their habitats. Comparable force-multiplier model with national partner organizations, science-led species recovery, and Key Biodiversity Area designation work alongside Re:wild.
• Rainforest Trust: U.S. nonprofit focused on protecting threatened rainforests through land purchase and protected-area creation. Highly comparable on wildlands protection, partner funding, and donor acquisition models.

Emerging players

• Panthera: Wild cat conservation NGO operating in dozens of countries. Comparable on species recovery and field science; smaller and more taxonomically focused than Re:wild but competes for similar donor and partner mindshare.
• Rare: Conservation NGO focused on community-based, behavior-change-driven conservation. Comparable on community-led model and partnership-driven execution; more programmatic on fisheries and ocean, complementary to Re:wild.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rewild
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/rewild
• Facebookfacebook.com/Rewild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rewildorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/rewild
• TikToktiktok.com/@rewild

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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