Nactiva

What Nactiva does

Nactiva (legal entity: NACTIVA CAPITAL NATURAL S.L.) is a Barcelona-headquartered, Spanish private limited company founded in 2022 and launched in 2023 by Joan Cabezas (formerly Managing Partner of Natural Capital Business at The Palladium Group) and Silvia Alsina (CEO of Roman, a B-Corp communications agency). Positioned as the first Natural Capital Market Builder in Europe, Nactiva operates as a non-profit social enterprise functioning as a collective platform that designs, finances, and implements projects to protect and regenerate Mediterranean natural capital. Its core offering is organized into four thematic programs — Nactiva Forests (Bosques), Nactiva Water (Agua), Nactiva Land (Tierra), and Nactiva Coast (Litoral) — translated into specific projects including MedForest 360 (sustainable forest management), RegenPorts (marine biodiversity regeneration at Port de Barcelona), Vall del Carme (13,500-hectare landscape resilience pilot in Anoia), Hub Llobregat (industrial-heritage-to-natural-capital redevelopment), and Favaprot (broad-bean protein value chain).

The platform's underlying technology is organizational rather than software-based: Nactiva does not develop proprietary technology products but orchestrates a coalition of corporates, impact investors, family offices, philanthropists, research institutions (CTFC, Eurecat, UPF, CSIC), and public bodies (Generalitat de Catalunya, MITECO via IEEB). Revenue mechanics rely on annual recurring contributions from 11+ founding and growth partners (Agbar, Naturgy, Celsa, Cementos Molins, Grupo Catalana Occidente, CaixaBank, Fluidra, Occident, Flax & Kale, Ametller Origen, Grant Thornton, Palladium, Roman, Global Impact Assets, Haugron Holdings, Ship2B Foundation) supplemented by project-level co-financing from corporate ESG budgets; all surpluses are reinvested into the platform. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales and relationship-driven, with dedicated engagement tracks for Partner Companies, Private Investors (via the Private Financing Office led by Palladium and Global Impact Assets), and Philanthropists (via Mi Grano de Arena Foundation). With only 7 employees, operations remain lean and the model is dependent on the sustained commitment of a concentrated partner base.

Name

Nactiva

Legal name

NACTIVA CAPITAL NATURAL S.L.

Website

https://nactiva.eco

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nactiva is a Barcelona-based non-profit collective platform that designs and finances projects to regenerate Mediterranean natural capital, connecting corporates, impact investors, family offices, and researchers across forests, water, land, and coast programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services / Natural Capital Markets

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (11321), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Natural capital regeneration
• Ecosystem restoration services
• Sustainable forestry projects
• Marine biodiversity regeneration
• Watershed management projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

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. Annual Partner Contributions: Nactiva finances its executive structure with annual contributions from partners, sponsors, and corporate/investor contributions. Partners provide recurring annual fees to support platform operations and project development.
2. Project/Business Revenue: Revenue generated from projects and businesses launched through the platform. As a non-profit social enterprise, all profits are reinvested into the platform to maximize impact generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nactiva is a collective platform and Natural Capital Market Builder that connects private companies, investors, and philanthropists to design, finance, and implement environmental regeneration projects across the Mediterranean region. It delivers this through four thematic programs — Nactiva Forests (Bosques), Nactiva Water (Agua), Nactiva Land (Tierra), and Nactiva Coast (Litoral) — and concrete projects such as MedForest 360, RegenPorts, Vall del Carme, and Hub Llobregat. As a non-profit social enterprise, all profits are reinvested into the platform to maximize environmental impact.

Product overview

Nactiva is a mission-driven collective platform that acts as a market builder for natural capital in the Mediterranean region, designed to protect and regenerate natural capital through four core thematic programs: Nactiva Bosques (forests), Nactiva Agua (water), Nactiva Tierra (land), and Nactiva Litoral (coast). These programs are implemented through specific projects including MedForest 360 (sustainable forest management), RegenPorts (marine biodiversity in ports), Vall del Carme (watershed and aquifer regeneration), Hub Llobregat (industrial heritage transformation), and technified regenerative farming initiatives. The platform identifies, designs, accelerates, and secures financing (public, private, and philanthropic) to deploy business projects that activate natural capital across the Mediterranean with transversal impact, scale, and value generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nactiva Forests: Program focused on protection, conservation, forest management and regeneration of Mediterranean forests.
• Nactiva Water
• Nactiva Land
• Nactiva Coast

Products and services

• Nactiva Bosques (Nactiva Forests) Program focused on protection, conservation, forest management and regeneration of Mediterranean forests, targeting fire risk mitigation, biomass production, agroforestry products, and rural tourism linked to health. For partner companies, investors, and public institutions seeking sustainable forestry outcomes.
• Nactiva Agua (Nactiva Water) Program for regeneration of water basins, rivers, and aquifers, and recovery of fresh renewable water, addressing fresh water reserves, water pollution, recreational use of rivers, and zone regeneration. For partner companies, investors, and public entities seeking watershed-scale impact.
• Nactiva Tierra (Nactiva Land) Program focused on recovery and regenerative use of agricultural soils and all by-products of the food value chain, supporting food security, Km0 fresh products, primary sector waste management, and nutrition and health. For food companies, farmers, and proximity distribution partners.
• Nactiva Litoral (Nactiva Coast) Marine biodiversity regeneration projects and protection and conservation of coastlines, including sustainable fishing, waste management, sustainable coastline use, ecotourism development, and blue economy promotion. For port authorities, coastal municipalities, and blue-economy partners.
• MedForest 360 Sustainable forest management projects in Mediterranean forests financed by public and private organizations, involving wood procurement, biomass generation, CO2 sequestration, water recovery, fire mitigation, and biodiversity preservation.
• RegenPorts Development and implementation of a port concessions model for marine biodiversity regeneration. Ports facilitate concessions to companies for implementing marine biodiversity regeneration systems in all their infrastructure, transforming ports into eco-proactive spaces.
• Vall del Carme Transformation of Vall del Carme into an example of sustainable development and climate resilience, integrating resilient landscape programs with financially viable projects generating ecological, socioeconomic, and business impact through public-private investments in forest and water management.
• Hub Llobregat Transformation of 34 former textile industrial colonies along the Llobregat River into an R&D hub for Natural Capital, tourism/leisure, education and wellness, involving asset recovery, regional economic development, riverside forest regeneration, and renewable energy generation.
• Agricultura tecnificada i regenerativa de proximitat (Technified and Regenerative Proximity Farming) Development of technified and regenerative agriculture for vegetable and produce near metropolitan areas, fostering long-term agreements between agricultural service companies and farmer groupings, with local distribution and Km0 focus.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• RomancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Corporate reputation consultancy that co-founded Nactiva in 2023. Roman is one of Spain's 5 largest communication agencies and the first to achieve B-Corp certification (2019). Provides strategic communication and public affairs expertise, and co-founded Nactiva as the first Natural Capital Market Builder.
• Nature Co (LCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter and supporter of Nactiva platform. Nature Co is part of the collective initiative driving natural capital protection in the Mediterranean region.
• Aigües de Barcelona (Agbar)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading water cycle company committed to sustainability and environmental protection. Integral water cycle as social water cycle model based on quality, sustainability, innovation, excellence, solidarity and alliances.
• NaturgyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal energy company committed to sustainable development with focus on climate change, energy transition, circular economy, natural capital/biodiversity, and environmental governance.
• CELSA GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope's first circular steel producer with low emissions. Operates largest circular supply chain in Europe, committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 50% and achieving 98% circularity by 2030.
• Cementos MolinsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction solutions company with 2030 roadmap focused on Safety, Climate Change/Energy, Environment/Nature, Circular Economy, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
• Occident (Grupo Catalana Occidente)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish insurance leader and global credit insurance provider integrating responsible and sustainable management of environmental, social, and economic aspects.
• FluidraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal pool and wellness solutions company committed to sustainability and biodiversity protection. Participating in Collserola forest management project.
• CaixaBankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpain's leading financial group with strong social impact focus. Sustainable Finance Plan aims to mobilize 64 billion euros in sustainable finance by 2024.
• Flax & KaleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth food restaurant group with 300+ professionals, 8 restaurants, and central production facility. Founded 1979, promoting healthy, delicious, and sustainable eating.
• Ametller OrigenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood company specializing in fresh quality products with vertical integration from origin. 3,400+ employees, cultivation fields across Mediterranean region, promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
• Palladium GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with governments, companies, and investors to address world's most urgent challenges. Present in 90+ countries, generating Positive Impact through sustainable strategies and programs.
• Mi Grano de Arena FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates Philanthropy and Family Office Financing Office. Non-profit foundation since 2007 promoting social action between companies, individuals, and NGOs through digital tools and innovative projects.
• Ship2B FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Economy foundation founded 2013. Accelerated 250+ startups, mobilized 100M+ euros, worked with 30+ major organizations on impact integration.
• BOSCATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan federation of forest owner associations dedicated to sustainable forest management and adaptation to climate change. Creating social/environmental impact through training and bioeconomy.
• Ocean EcostructurescoreTechnology or IntegrationMarine biodiversity regeneration company using Bio Boosting System (BBS) technology. Provides nature-based solutions to compensate and mitigate human impact on marine habitats.
• CTFC (Centre de Ciencia i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya)coreTechnology or IntegrationPublic forest research center providing technical and scientific support for Nactiva projects. Contributes to sustainable forest management, biodiversity, and circular bioeconomy.
• Centre en Resiliencia Climatica (CRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference center for climate adaptation and mitigation in Catalonia and Mediterranean. Drives R&D+I for sustainable development and ecological transition through experimental farms and Living Labs.
• EurecatcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading technology center in Catalonia and second largest private research organization in Southern Europe. Provides applied R&D, technological services, and specialized training.
• BCN Port Innovation FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation promoted by Port of Barcelona to attract talent and transform maritime-port sector into smart hub. Partner in Regenports marine biodiversity projects.
• UPF Barcelona School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in natural capital research. Collaborated on Barcelona Natural Capital report confirming city's assets to lead regeneration.
• Foment del TreballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey social actor in Catalonia's economic and social development. Supports private sector natural capital regeneration initiatives.
• Barcelona GlobalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance to drive projects with impact on climate, nature, and city. Collaboration to reinforce Barcelona as international reference in sustainability, regeneration, and territorial development (April 2026).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Restor: Nature restoration platform aggregating data on restoration projects globally. Comparable overlap on enabling corporate engagement with natural capital projects, with a tech-led data approach versus Nactiva's partnership-led model.
• Sylvera: Independent ratings provider for nature-based carbon credits. Comparable overlap in the nature credit ecosystem serving corporate buyers and project developers in the Mediterranean and European markets.
• Seastainable Ventures: Impact investment firm focused on marine and coastal regeneration in the Mediterranean. Directly comparable on Mediterranean natural capital focus and corporate/investor engagement model.

Direct peers

• South Pole: Global climate solutions provider developing nature-based and carbon projects, advisory, and credit issuance for corporates. Directly comparable as a market-builder/developer in natural capital projects serving enterprise sustainability needs.
• Pachama: Forest carbon and nature-based credit marketplace connecting project developers with corporate buyers. Comparable as a platform connecting corporates/investors to nature-based projects, although technology-led rather than coordination-led.
• Terraformation: Nature-based solutions company focused on forest restoration and carbon credit origination. Compares as a market builder developing natural capital projects for corporate offsetting and biodiversity outcomes.

Regional players

• Bosques Naturales: Spanish forestry company managing sustainable forest plantations and reforestation projects. Comparable on Mediterranean forest management focus and corporate sustainability investors in the Iberian market.
• ClimateTrade: Spanish-founded carbon and environmental asset marketplace connecting companies with sustainability projects. Highly comparable on geography (Iberian/Spanish origin) and corporate buyer focus on natural capital.

Others

• Fundación Biodiversidad: Spanish public foundation coordinating IEEB and other corporate biodiversity initiatives. Comparable as a convening platform for corporate engagement with natural capital projects in Spain, although publicly-funded.
• Palladium Group: Global impact firm operating across natural capital and sustainable development. Comparable as both a partner and an adjacent ecosystem player in Mediterranean natural capital investing and collective action platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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