What reNature does

reNature is a Netherlands-based regenerative agriculture platform founded in 2017 by Felipe Villela and Marco de Boer, operating across 30 countries with a dual-entity structure: Stichting reNature (an ANBI-certified public benefit foundation) channels grants and donations for social impact, while reNature Investments BV (KvK 750288910000) delivers commercial projects to corporate clients. The company designs and implements regenerative agroforestry and agriculture projects through a sequenced service stack: Context Analysis (local ecosystem, soil, and market assessment), Model Farm Design & Implementation (demonstration plots combining trees, crops, and livestock), Capacity Building through a training-of-trainers model that produces farm ambassadors, Carbon-Credit Feasibility Studies covering Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, and Open Forest Protocol, and ongoing Technical Assistance & Consultancy for supply chain transition and sourcing security. Methodology is grounded in the FAO TAPE framework for evaluating agroecological transition and a comprehensive socio-economic and environmental KPI system covering yield, income diversity, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and soil health. Service delivery is structured as multi-year engagements (typically 3-5 years) with phased transition toward farmer independence.

The business model blends project development fees (€50,000-€900,000 per project), corporate consultancy, carbon credit feasibility services, foundation donations (€10/month to €200,000/year), and an investment facilitation platform connecting investors directly with farmer cooperatives and SMEs. Customers span smallholder farmers and cooperatives in the Global South (primary beneficiaries, with 137,000+ farmers across 1.2 million hectares under regeneration), large corporates in food, cosmetics, fashion, and hospitality (Unilever, Nespresso, Danone, Givaudan, Lush UK, Hyatt Hotels, Amaggi, Seara), impact investors, foundations (DOEN, Leopold Bachmann), and NGOs and public agencies (WWF, UNDP, UNEP, IUCN, Wageningen University). reNature operates through regional teams in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, supplemented by trained farm ambassadors and a network of 30+ strategic partners. The stated 2% mission targets regeneration of 100 million hectares and 10 million farmers by 2035.

The company is governed by founders Felipe Villela and Marco de Boer, with a board including impact investor Josephine Korijn, and an operational team of approximately 10 known senior staff covering commercial, portfolio, project management, content, and research functions. The Foundation reports over 2,000 volunteers and social media reach exceeding 120,000 people per message. Recognition includes MIT Solve 2022 winner (with Kelp Blue and Kelp Forest Foundation).

Name

reNature

Legal name

Stichting reNature

Website

https://renature.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

reNature is a Netherlands-based regenerative agriculture platform with a dual foundation/BV structure that designs agroforestry projects, builds Model Farms, delivers capacity-building programs, and assesses carbon credit feasibility for corporates, smallholder farmers, and investors across 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Agriculture Consulting Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Health & Regenerative Agronomy Consulting (AFACABAA), Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture consulting
• Agroforestry project design
• Carbon credit feasibility
• Smallholder farmer training
• Supply chain transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Development Services: reNature Foundation develops Model Farms and capacity building programs. Projects start at €50,000 and can increase to €900,000 depending on duration. Donors can fund specific projects and communicate their commitment publicly.
2. Investment Facilitation: Connecting investors with projects seeking funding. Financial arrangements are made directly between investors and cooperatives or companies. Nine out of ten projects need funding support.
3. Donations and Grants: reNature Foundation receives donations from €10 monthly to €200,000 annually from institutional and private organizations as well as private individuals. DOEN Foundation provides grant funding.
4. Technical Consultancy Services: Strategic advisory, on-the-ground technical assistance, and sourcing security planning for companies, investors, NGOs, and public agencies transitioning to regenerative agriculture
5. Carbon Credit Feasibility Studies: Specialized assessment evaluating carbon sequestration potential, applicable certification standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, Open Forest Protocol), and financial viability for generating verified carbon credits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

reNature delivers professional services for regenerative agriculture and agroforestry transition, including Context Analysis, Model Farm Design & Implementation, Capacity Building & Scaling Up, Carbon-Credit Feasibility Studies, and Technical Assistance & Consultancy. It operates through a dual-entity structure: reNature Foundation (Stichting reNature, a Dutch ANBI public benefit organisation) develops grant-funded Model Farms and capacity-building programs, while reNature Investments BV serves corporate clients with commercial regenerative agriculture projects. Services are tailored to smallholder farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, and large corporations across 30 countries.

Product overview

reNature operates as a platform of services focused on regenerative agriculture and agroforestry transition. The core offerings include Context Analysis (assessment of local ecosystem, soil, market conditions), Model Farm Design & Implementation (demonstration plots showcasing regenerative practices), Capacity Building & Scaling Up (train-the-trainer programs), Carbon-Credit Feasibility Studies (carbon credit certification assessments), and Technical Assistance & Consultancy (strategic advisory and supply chain support). The organization is structured with two entities: reNature Foundation (Stichting reNature, a Dutch ANBI-certified charitable foundation) for grant-funded social impact work, and reNature Investments BV (a private commercial company) for corporate client projects. Together they serve smallholder farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, and large corporations seeking to transition to regenerative agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Model Farm Design & Implementation Living laboratory service where regenerative agroforestry is put into practice. Model Farms are small to medium-sized plots with a carefully crafted mix of species that naturally support each other whilst creating ideal ecosystems for production of main cash crops, serving as demonstration and training spaces for corporates, organizations, and smallholder farmers.
• Context Analysis An assessment service conducted by local experts that details the local reality including ecosystem, soil, market, and current practices. It engages the farming community to understand environmental, social, and economic challenges essential for an effective regenerative transition.
• Capacity Building & Scaling Up Training program that empowers farmers to become trainers ('farm ambassadors') through Model Farms as knowledge hubs. Involves mid to long-term capacity-building programs running over multiple years that build deep understanding of regenerative agriculture within local farming groups.
• Carbon-Credit Feasibility Study Specialized assessment that evaluates whether regenerative projects can realistically capture or reduce emissions, meet certification standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, Open Forest Protocol), and generate tradable carbon credits. Includes field data, geospatial analysis, and financial modeling.
• Technical Assistance & Consultancy Services Advisory service combining strategic advisory, on-the-ground technical assistance, and sourcing security planning. Helps organizations transition supply chains, improve farm performance, verify regenerative practices, and build long-term resilience. All engagements are led by senior advisors.
• Model Farm Small to medium-sized demonstration plots with intertwined species focused on growing one or two main cash crops. Serves as living laboratories and hands-on learning spaces to showcase the benefits of Regenerative Agroforestry and inspire communities.
• Model School Educational spaces using Regenerative Agroforestry plots as hands-on learning environments. Hosts regular courses, offers long-term educational programs, acts as a knowledge hub for the region, and supports the transition in the local farming landscape.
• Transition Package Comprehensive offering for larger projects applying regenerative agroforestry and agriculture at the landscape level. Usually constitutes multi-stakeholder initiatives driving the transformation of conventional farming practices at a fee-per-farmer or hectare.
• Project Development Services Project development services offered by reNature Investments BV to corporates, organizations, and large institutions to set up impactful regenerative agriculture projects. Projects start at €50,000 and can increase to €900,000 depending on duration. One project can be funded by one to three donors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 137,000 farmers supported in regenerative transition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meraki ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeraki Impact helped reNature grow and develop into what it is today. They supported the company's early development and scaling efforts in 2019.
• UnilevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal consumer goods company partnering with reNature for supply chain transformation to regenerative agriculture.
• NespressocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee company working with reNature on regenerative coffee sourcing and agroforestry projects.
• DanonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and beverage company partnering with reNature for regenerative agriculture transitions in supply chains.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Wildlife Fund collaborating with reNature on regenerative agriculture and environmental restoration projects.
• GivaudancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlavors and fragrances company partnering on regenerative agroforestry projects including Guaraná Model Farm in Brazil.
• Lush UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosmetics company working with reNature on regenerative sourcing and sustainable supply chains.
• UN Environment ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNEP collaborating with reNature on environmental initiatives and regenerative agriculture advocacy.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme partnering on sustainable development and regenerative agriculture projects.
• Seara IncrívelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian food company working with reNature on regenerative agriculture projects.
• RabobankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch bank specializing in food and agriculture financing partnering on regenerative agriculture financing.
• AmaggicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian agricultural company working with reNature on regenerative soy and other commodity projects.
• Wageningen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading agricultural research university collaborating on regenerative agriculture science and methodology.
• Hilltribe OrganicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2013 to revitalize poor hill tribe farming communities through organic agriculture. Partnered with reNature on Wawee Valley master plan. Has positively impacted nearly 250 families.
• Wawee Valley FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 2022 to develop sustainable models for transforming Wawee Valley. Working with reNature on 40,000 hectare regenerative master plan.
• Inuka Youth Development OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTanzanian youth organization implementing Seeds of Sustainability project - regenerative agroforestry in Handeni district targeting 150 farmers.
• The Green IntelligencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner implementing Medicinal Agroforest project in Nepal - four Model Farms working with 400 farmers on fruit and medicinal forest systems.
• Regeneration InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices globally.
• Thanzi265minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Malawi working on regenerative agriculture initiatives.
• IUCNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Union for Conservation of Nature collaborating on environmental standards and biodiversity in regenerative projects.
• Terra Genesis InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegenerative agriculture consultancy and design firm.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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