What Nature Tech Collective does

Nature Tech Collective (NTC) is a global 501c3 non-profit member alliance, accelerator, and intelligence unit serving the nature technology sector. Founded in 2022 as MRV Collective and rebranded in December 2023, NTC connects nature tech solution-seekers (corporate sustainability teams, investors, procurement teams, and conservation organizations) with solution-builders (startups, scientists, and technology developers). The organization is registered as Nature X Foundation, Inc., with headquarters at 8 The Green #7926, Dover, Delaware, and a global operational footprint spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Membership comprises 189+ nature tech organizations that collectively monitor over 43 million hectares, have deployed 1,700+ biodiversity monitoring devices, and have raised more than $90M in funding.

NTC's core offerings are organized around three member value pillars: community and networking (online member portal with Slack-based working groups, year-round webinars, and focused matchmaking), programming and amplification (quarterly Nature Tech Demo Days, conference speaker opportunities, and case study features), and sector intelligence (the proprietary 5M Framework for classifying nature tech solutions across Measurement, Modeling, Material Change, Market Pressures, and Monetization; the Biodiversity Sector Map identifying 600+ organizations; and the Nature Tech Guide for Businesses). Supporting programs include the bi-weekly Nature Tech In Action webinar series, the annual Nature Tech Week 2026 flagship event, an Unconference format, a Corporate Accelerator Program, a public Nature Tech Directory, and a Case Studies Library. The organization develops no technology products of its own but acts as a community platform, knowledge convener, and sector-cartography unit.

NTC operates a membership-based revenue model with annual billing, generating revenue primarily through membership dues. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members apply through the website. The organization is governed as a member alliance without disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, led by Executive Director Gilad Goren alongside co-founder Giora Kaplan, with a Community Lead and staff of 11-50. Strategic co-creation partnerships anchor the organization's content and credibility: Conservation International (Biodiversity Sector Map), KPMG/Nature4Climate/Climate Collective/Serena (Nature Tech Guide for Businesses), and Impact Labs (Nature Tech Open Taxonomy).

Name

Nature Tech Collective

Legal name

Nature X Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://naturetechcollective.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nature Tech Collective (NTC) is a global 501c3 non-profit member alliance, accelerator, and intelligence unit connecting 189+ nature tech solution-seekers and solution-builders. It offers membership-based access to community networking, demo days, webinars, and proprietary sector intelligence frameworks including the 5M classification methodology and Biodiversity Sector Map.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Technology Alliance Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE)

Keywords

• Nature tech solutions
• Biodiversity technology
• Environmental member alliance
• Conservation technology services
• Nature-based solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sebastopol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Nature Tech Collective operates as a non-profit member alliance (501c3) generating revenue through membership fees. Members pay to join the community and receive access to networking events, webinars, industry reports, demo days, accelerator programs, and advisory support. The organization also facilitates business development opportunities and provides speaking slots at conferences for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nature Tech Collective operates as a global non-profit 501c3 member alliance, accelerator and intelligence unit that connects nature tech solution-seekers (corporates, NGOs, investors) with solution-builders (startups, scientists, innovators) through a paid membership model. Members receive access to a community platform, year-round programming (webinars, demo days, conferences), matchmaking/introductions, and proprietary sector intelligence including the 5M Framework, the Biodiversity Sector Map of 600+ organizations, and the Nature Tech Taxonomy Framework.

Product overview

Nature Tech Collective operates as a global non-profit member alliance, accelerator, and intelligence unit offering a multi-component platform for advancing nature-positive technology adoption. The portfolio centers on Nature Tech Demo Days (quarterly curated demo events connecting solution providers with corporate/investor solution seekers), the Nature Tech In Action webinar series (bi-weekly fireside chats with practitioners), and Sector Intelligence products including the Biodiversity Sector Map (600+ organizations mapped), the Nature Tech Taxonomy Framework (5M Framework for classification), and Sector Intelligence Reports. Supporting offerings include a Member Portal with Slack-based community, Corporate Accelerator Program, Nature Tech Directory, Case Studies Library, and annual events (Nature Tech Week 2026, Nature Tech Unconference). The organization connects the nature tech ecosystem through connection, collaboration, and shared knowledge to transform nature tech adoption challenges into opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 5M Framework: A comprehensive framework developed by the Nature Tech Collective to categorize biodiversity technology solutions into five key areas: Measurement, Modeling, Material Change, Market Pressures, and Monetization.

Products and services

• Nature Tech Demo Days Quarterly curated demo events connecting nature tech solution providers (innovators and startups) with solution seekers (corporate sustainability teams, procurement teams, project developers, investors), organized around specific validated challenges with live demonstrations and Q&A.
• Nature Tech In Action Webinar Series Bi-weekly fireside chat webinar series featuring practitioners deploying nature tech solutions in real-world settings, with community discussion, small group conversations, and content repurposed as videos, podcasts and written case studies.
• Nature Tech Taxonomy Framework Interactive classified visualization of nature tech solution providers using the 5M Framework (Measurement & Monitoring, Modeling, Material Change, Market Pressures, Monetization), giving stakeholders guidance to identify appropriate nature tech solutions for their needs.
• Sector Intelligence Reports Comprehensive sector intelligence including industry reports, research insights, and sub-sector deep dive analyses such as the Fintech Sector Map, Cattle Tech Sector Map, Nordic Biodiversity Footprint Analysis and Biodiversity Sector Map identifying 600+ organizations.
• Corporate Accelerator Program Accelerator program connecting nature tech entrepreneurs with enterprises, NGOs and the public sector, addressing corporate demand for solutions in green supply chains, disclosures, soil and agricultural practice improvement, and regeneration at scale.
• Biodiversity Sector Map Structured database mapping the biodiversity technology landscape identifying and connecting 600+ organizations worldwide, categorized using the 5M Framework; developed in partnership with Conservation International and regularly updated.
• Nature Tech Guide for Businesses Published business guide for integrating nature tech solutions into corporate operations, sharing real-world applications and case studies from Ramboll, Telus, Volkswagen and others, co-created with Nature4Climate, KPMG, Climate Collective and Serena.
• Member Portal Interactive digital platform providing members with a comprehensive directory, growing library of research insights, member programming, and Slack-based forum for working group engagement and opportunity discovery.
• Nature Tech Directory Public searchable database of nature tech solution providers categorized by the 5M Framework, accessible to practitioners seeking appropriate technologies for conservation challenges.
• Tailored Demo Days Customized 5-6 week demo day program delivered directly to a specific company, organizing curated solution providers based on the client's particular nature tech needs.
• Nature Tech Week Annual flagship event bringing together nature tech stakeholders globally for conferences, networking, and knowledge sharing.
• Nature Tech Unconference Annual open-format community event enabling peer-to-peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving among nature tech practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members monitored over 43 million hectares - an area the size of California
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nature4ClimatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Nature4Climate co-created the Nature Tech Business Guide with NTC, exploring how companies can integrate nature tech into their operations. The guide shares real-world applications from Ramboll, Telus, Volkswagen and others.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024KPMG co-created the Nature Tech Business Guide with NTC, providing insights on regulatory frameworks and corporate nature tech adoption for businesses.
• Climate CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Climate Collective co-created the Nature Tech Business Guide with NTC, contributing expertise on climate tech and nature tech integration.
• SerenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Serena co-created the Nature Tech Business Guide with NTC, providing support and insights throughout the development process.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024Conservation International partnered with NTC in 2024 to develop the inaugural biodiversity sector map. CI is a global organization protecting nature in 100+ countries. Through cross-sector sessions at COP16 and expert advisory input, the partnership identified critical barriers hindering effective biodiversity monitoring and built a resource to help practitioners navigate the fast-evolving nature tech landscape.
• Impact LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2023NTC partnered with Impact Labs to develop the Nature Tech Open Taxonomy, a comprehensive framework providing a shared language for the nature tech sector. The project aims to categorize and visualize nature tech solution providers for the benefit of all stakeholders.
• Soul Forest IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoul Forest India is a member of NTC and has benefited from demo days, COP opportunities, and funding opportunities facilitated through the collective. CEO Sathya Mokkapati reported significant operational improvements since joining.
• AgerpointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNTC facilitated initial discussions between Agerpoint and Kanop for potential integration of ground truth capabilities with remote sensing technology - a partnership that might not have happened otherwise.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: A global conservation NGO operating in 100+ countries and the co-development partner for NTC's Biodiversity Sector Map. Comparably overlaps on sector mapping, biodiversity technology convening, and corporate-engagement programming.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): A CEO-led organization of 200+ leading businesses driving sustainability transformation. Comparable as a membership-alliance model targeting corporates on nature and biodiversity themes but with much broader scope and resources.
• TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures): The leading global framework for nature-related financial disclosures. NTC adopts the TNFD LEAP framework across its programming; TNFD represents an authoritative standard-setter NTC ecosystems against.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): A sustainable business network and advisory firm working with corporates on ESG including nature. Comparable as a non-profit consulting/advisory network translating sustainability frameworks into corporate action, complementing NTC's convening role.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global disclosure system for environmental impact (climate, water, forests). Comparable as a non-profit intelligence platform that aggregates corporate environmental data and shapes disclosure norms relevant to NTC's member solutions.
• World Economic Forum (WEF) UpLink: An open innovation platform of the WEF connecting innovators with investors and corporates. Comparable convening function for nature-tech startups but operating within a much broader international institutional umbrella.

Direct peers

• Climate Collective: A non-profit ecosystem builder for climate-tech and nature-tech entrepreneurs. Highly comparable as a member-driven accelerator and co-creation partner on NTC's Nature Tech Business Guide, serving overlapping startup and corporate audiences.
• Nature4Climate: A global coalition focused on natural climate solutions that co-produced the Nature Tech Business Guide with NTC. Directly comparable mission of mobilizing nature-based solutions and convening practitioners across nature finance and policy.
• OP2B (One Planet Business for Biodiversity): A business coalition affiliated with WBCSD focused specifically on biodiversity impact across value chains. Comparable as a corporate convening body driving nature-tech adoption in food, cosmetics, and apparel supply chains.
• We Mean Business Coalition: A coalition of organizations working with businesses to take action on climate. Comparable as a non-profit convening body mobilizing corporate adoption of climate and nature solutions, with overlapping partner rosters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@naturetechcollective
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nature-tech-collective
• Xx.com/naturex_ntc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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