I4Nature

What I4Nature does

I4Nature (operating under the trade name Eye for Nature) is a Dutch cooperative non-profit (Coöperatie I4Nature U.A.), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Schelluinen, Netherlands, with 11-50 employees. The organization operates as a nature-based consultancy that helps companies, communities, and other organizations implement sustainability and ESG agendas, drawing on nature as the source of inspiration and on young generations as the drivers of change. Its delivery model is community-led, centering co-creation, intergenerational dialogue, and cross-sector integration across food systems, agriculture, regenerative practices, and youth engagement.

I4Nature generates revenue primarily through four branded service modules sold via direct consulting engagement at tailored, non-publicly-disclosed price points: Breeding Ground (ESG and sustainability advisory including Young Board setup and CSRD goal-setting and reporting), Future Harvesting (leadership development programs blending nature-based personal and professional growth), Building an Ecosystem (network- and ecosystem-building services connecting young talent, stakeholders, leaders, and learners, with subscription-like recurring dimensions), and On Expedition (event-driven sustainable transformation services spanning workshops to large-scale festivals). Revenue streams are predominantly professional services, supplemented by limited recurring/ecosystem maintenance revenue.

The customer base is horizontal, targeting organizations seeking sustainability and ESG transformation, emerging and established leaders, and business communities. The go-to-market is direct, with lead generation primarily through content, networks, and partner referrals rather than paid acquisition. Notably, no named customer logos, no disclosed revenue figures, no funding rounds, and no investor or parent company are present in the source data — consistent with a small cooperative operating primarily in the Dutch and broader European sustainability ecosystem.

Name

I4Nature

Legal name

Coöperatie I4Nature U.A.

Website

https://i4nature.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I4Nature (Eye for Nature) is a Dutch cooperative non-profit consultancy that helps organizations implement sustainability and ESG agendas through four service modules: ESG advisory with Young Boards (Breeding Ground), leadership programs (Future Harvesting), ecosystem network-building, and event-driven transformation, primarily serving European sustainability, food-systems, and regenerative-agriculture clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature-based consulting

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon, Sustainability & MRV Services for Farms (Baseline, Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) (AFACACAK), Humanitarian Coordination & Disaster Risk Reduction IGOs (BPADAAAE)

Keywords

• Nature-based consulting
• ESG advisory services
• Sustainability programs
• Leadership development
• Biodiversity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosmalen

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Nature-based consultancy services including sustainability and ESG advisory, Young Board setup, and regenerative strategy development
2. Leadership Programs: Leadership programs blending personal and professional growth with nature-based learning and future-oriented decision-making
3. Event Services: Event organization and facilitation services including operational, programmatic, financial, and organizational support for sustainable transformation events
4. Network Ecosystem Services: Building and maintaining professional networks and ecosystems with knowledge exchange and skill development components

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

I4Nature is a non-profit nature-based consultancy that designs and delivers programs and advisory services at the intersection of biodiversity, agriculture, and corporate sustainability. Its core offerings include four flagship programs — Breeding Ground, Future Harvesting, Building an Ecosystem, and On Expedition — complemented by ESG consulting, leadership development, network building, and event organization for corporates, NGOs, and farmer collectives.

Product overview

I4Nature (trading as Eye for Nature) is a nature-based consultancy offering four interconnected service modules. Breeding Ground provides ESG and sustainability advisory with youth-driven approaches for corporate transformation. Future Harvesting delivers leadership development programs integrating nature-based personal growth. Building an Ecosystem focuses on creating networks that connect talent, stakeholders, and learners. On Expedition organizes events as catalysts for sustainable change. These services work together to help organizations thrive through regenerative, inclusive, and future-proof ways of working.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breeding Ground: Service helping organizations realize sustainability and ESG agendas, including Young Boards and Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive support.
• Future Harvesting
• Building an Ecosystem
• On Expedition

Products and services

• Breeding Ground A flagship I4Nature program designed to incubate nature-based initiatives and partnerships between corporates, farmers, and conservation groups.
• Future Harvesting A flagship I4Nature program focused on forward-looking sustainable harvesting and regenerative agriculture themes for participating organizations.
• Building an Ecosystem A flagship I4Nature program dedicated to convening and growing multi-stakeholder ecosystems across corporates, NGOs, and farmer collectives.
• On Expedition A flagship I4Nature program structured as an experiential expedition for participants to engage directly with nature and sustainability projects in the field.
• ESG and sustainability advisory Consulting services delivered by I4Nature to help corporates and institutions develop nature-based, biodiversity, and ESG strategies.
• Leadership development programs Leadership and program offerings from I4Nature designed to develop sustainability-oriented leadership capacity within partner organizations.
• Network building and event organization Services through which I4Nature curates and operates multi-stakeholder networks and events that connect corporates, NGOs, farmers, and conservation groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth empowerment and leadership development through Young Boards and intergenerational dialogue programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EEG GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, likely collaborating on sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• CSAYN (CommonSense Youth Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal youth network focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems collaboration.
• IVNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch environmental education organization partnering on nature-inclusive initiatives.
• TriodosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable banking institution collaborating on sustainable finance and food systems.
• AshokaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal fellowship of social entrepreneurs, collaborating on youth empowerment and social innovation.
• CommonlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on landscape restoration and regenerative agriculture.
• World Benchmarking AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance focused on benchmarking corporate sustainability performance.
• World Food ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAO youth-led initiative transforming food systems, engaging in intergenerational dialogue.
• Youth Alliance for Zero HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of youth organizations working toward zero hunger goals.
• World Farmers Organization (WFO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization representing farmers globally, collaborating on agricultural transformation.
• Oogst van OvermorgencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative that brings together farmers, government officials, nature organizations, retail, and researchers, with young professionals given a voice and space to learn. This is described as a flagship collaborative initiative.
• NGIN (Next Generation Ag Impact Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative focused on bridging generations and geographies in agriculture, supporting youth representation in policy spaces, and intergenerational dialogue.
• Groentech FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival celebrating vegetable and horticultural innovation, co-organized or supported.
• YuvertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization in the Netherlands focused on green and sustainability education.
• WikifarmerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural knowledge platform providing library resources.
• Global Child ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum focused on children's rights and wellbeing in business contexts.
• School of Sustainable Food and FarmingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution focused on sustainable food and agriculture training.
• IAAS (International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal student organization in agriculture and related sciences.
• Nuffield InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing scholarships for agricultural leadership development.
• Responsible Soy (RTRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting responsible soy production standards.
• ReGeNLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch regenerative agriculture network.
• Collectief NatuurinclusiefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch collective focused on nature-inclusive agriculture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forum for the Future: International non-profit sustainability organization running advisory, leadership and network programs. Closely comparable mission, structure and offering mix to I4Nature's nature-based consultancy model.
• EcoAct: Europe-headquartered climate and sustainability consultancy (now part of ENGIE) advising corporates on carbon strategy and ESG reporting. Closely comparable advisory footprint and CSRD-adjacent offering.
• BSD Consulting: Boutique sustainability and CSR advisory firm advising multinationals on strategy, reporting and stakeholder engagement. Comparable boutique-consultancy positioning and European base.
• B Lab: Global non-profit certifying B Corps and running sustainability transformation programs for businesses. Comparable non-profit structure and 'future-proof' corporate transformation mission.
• Commonland: Dutch-based non-profit focused on landscape restoration and regenerative agriculture. Already a partner of I4Nature, with overlapping mission and methodology in nature-based/food-systems transformation.

Emerging players

• Futerra: Sustainability strategy and communications agency working with corporates and NGOs. Comparable offering in sustainability narrative-building and event-driven campaigns, but smaller and more communications-led.

Regional players

• MVO Nederland: Dutch CSR/sustainability network and advisory organization. Strong domestic overlap with I4Nature's 'Building an Ecosystem' and Breeding Ground offerings within the Netherlands market.

Broad incumbents

• Anthesis Group: Sustainability-focused consultancy providing ESG strategy, reporting and program management. Overlaps with I4Nature's Breeding Ground and CSRD-reporting services, but operates globally at much larger scale.
• South Pole: Large global climate consultancy offering carbon, sustainability and ESG advisory services to corporates. Comparable ESG/CSRD advisory offering but at much greater scale than I4Nature.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): World's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy with deep food-and-agriculture practice. Competes with I4Nature in regenerative-agriculture advisory but serves global enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/I4NATUREWORLD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5316986
• Instagraminstagram.com/eyefornatureworld
• Xx.com/I4NatureWorld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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