Nala Earth Secures 3.8M€ Seed funding to integrate Nature risk into corporate decision-making
Nala Earth Secures 3.8M€ Seed funding to integrate Nature risk into corporate decision-making
Seed funding round led by IRIS with KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
About IRIS:
IRIS is a European Venture and Growth firm specialized in tech, investing in seed, Series A, late stage, and growth. With offices and teams in Paris, Berlin, and Munich and a keen understanding of their markets and a robust international network, IRIS is a selective partner to the upcoming scale-ups and tech giants, helping them increase their visibility, business reach, and impact across the world. IRIS investments include, among others, companies such as Adjust, Braincube, Cohort, Exotec, Forto, Kyriba, Jedox, LeanIX, Lumapps, Lookout, Red Points, Shift, Spinergie, SurePay, Talend, Talon.one, Workpath and Zeta Global. For more information, visit www.iris.vc
About KOMPAS VC:
KOMPAS VC is a specialist early-stage venture capital firm tackling the core industrial challenges of tomorrow. We back category-leading companies accelerating decarbonization and productivity growth and building resilience for a competitive and sustainable economy that respects planetary boundaries and creates prosperity for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kompas.vc
About Founderful:
Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We're first, fast and founder-friendly, backing Switzerland's best tech entrepreneurs to become global market leaders. For more information, please visit www.founderful.com
About Pale blue dot:
Pale blue dot is a seed-stage VC that backs visionary founders, building future-shaping businesses. For more information, please visit www.paleblue.vc
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
About IRIS:
IRIS is a European Venture and Growth firm specialized in tech, investing in seed, Series A, late stage, and growth. With offices and teams in Paris, Berlin, and Munich and a keen understanding of their markets and a robust international network, IRIS is a selective partner to the upcoming scale-ups and tech giants, helping them increase their visibility, business reach, and impact across the world. IRIS investments include, among others, companies such as Adjust, Braincube, Cohort, Exotec, Forto, Kyriba, Jedox, LeanIX, Lumapps, Lookout, Red Points, Shift, Spinergie, SurePay, Talend, Talon.one, Workpath and Zeta Global. For more information, visit www.iris.vc
About KOMPAS VC:
KOMPAS VC is a specialist early-stage venture capital firm tackling the core industrial challenges of tomorrow. We back category-leading companies accelerating decarbonization and productivity growth and building resilience for a competitive and sustainable economy that respects planetary boundaries and creates prosperity for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kompas.vc
About Founderful:
Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We're first, fast and founder-friendly, backing Switzerland's best tech entrepreneurs to become global market leaders. For more information, please visit www.founderful.com
About Pale blue dot:
Pale blue dot is a seed-stage VC that backs visionary founders, building future-shaping businesses. For more information, please visit www.paleblue.vc
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
About IRIS:
IRIS is a European Venture and Growth firm specialized in tech, investing in seed, Series A, late stage, and growth. With offices and teams in Paris, Berlin, and Munich and a keen understanding of their markets and a robust international network, IRIS is a selective partner to the upcoming scale-ups and tech giants, helping them increase their visibility, business reach, and impact across the world. IRIS investments include, among others, companies such as Adjust, Braincube, Cohort, Exotec, Forto, Kyriba, Jedox, LeanIX, Lumapps, Lookout, Red Points, Shift, Spinergie, SurePay, Talend, Talon.one, Workpath and Zeta Global. For more information, visit www.iris.vc
About KOMPAS VC:
KOMPAS VC is a specialist early-stage venture capital firm tackling the core industrial challenges of tomorrow. We back category-leading companies accelerating decarbonization and productivity growth and building resilience for a competitive and sustainable economy that respects planetary boundaries and creates prosperity for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kompas.vc
About Founderful:
Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We're first, fast and founder-friendly, backing Switzerland's best tech entrepreneurs to become global market leaders. For more information, please visit www.founderful.com
About Pale blue dot:
Pale blue dot is a seed-stage VC that backs visionary founders, building future-shaping businesses. For more information, please visit www.paleblue.vc
Nala Earth Secures 3.8M€ Seed funding to integrate Nature risk into corporate decision-making
Seed funding round led by IRIS with KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
About IRIS:
IRIS is a European Venture and Growth firm specialized in tech, investing in seed, Series A, late stage, and growth. With offices and teams in Paris, Berlin, and Munich and a keen understanding of their markets and a robust international network, IRIS is a selective partner to the upcoming scale-ups and tech giants, helping them increase their visibility, business reach, and impact across the world. IRIS investments include, among others, companies such as Adjust, Braincube, Cohort, Exotec, Forto, Kyriba, Jedox, LeanIX, Lumapps, Lookout, Red Points, Shift, Spinergie, SurePay, Talend, Talon.one, Workpath and Zeta Global. For more information, visit www.iris.vc
About KOMPAS VC:
KOMPAS VC is a specialist early-stage venture capital firm tackling the core industrial challenges of tomorrow. We back category-leading companies accelerating decarbonization and productivity growth and building resilience for a competitive and sustainable economy that respects planetary boundaries and creates prosperity for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kompas.vc
About Founderful:
Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We're first, fast and founder-friendly, backing Switzerland's best tech entrepreneurs to become global market leaders. For more information, please visit www.founderful.com
About Pale blue dot:
Pale blue dot is a seed-stage VC that backs visionary founders, building future-shaping businesses. For more information, please visit www.paleblue.vc
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
About IRIS:
IRIS is a European Venture and Growth firm specialized in tech, investing in seed, Series A, late stage, and growth. With offices and teams in Paris, Berlin, and Munich and a keen understanding of their markets and a robust international network, IRIS is a selective partner to the upcoming scale-ups and tech giants, helping them increase their visibility, business reach, and impact across the world. IRIS investments include, among others, companies such as Adjust, Braincube, Cohort, Exotec, Forto, Kyriba, Jedox, LeanIX, Lumapps, Lookout, Red Points, Shift, Spinergie, SurePay, Talend, Talon.one, Workpath and Zeta Global. For more information, visit www.iris.vc
About KOMPAS VC:
KOMPAS VC is a specialist early-stage venture capital firm tackling the core industrial challenges of tomorrow. We back category-leading companies accelerating decarbonization and productivity growth and building resilience for a competitive and sustainable economy that respects planetary boundaries and creates prosperity for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kompas.vc
About Founderful:
Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We're first, fast and founder-friendly, backing Switzerland's best tech entrepreneurs to become global market leaders. For more information, please visit www.founderful.com
About Pale blue dot:
Pale blue dot is a seed-stage VC that backs visionary founders, building future-shaping businesses. For more information, please visit www.paleblue.vc
January 30th, 2025 - Berlin, Germany
- Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding through a round led by European venture capital firm IRIS, with participation from KOMPAS VC and existing investors Pale blue dot and Founderful.
- With the new funds, Nala Earth aims to enhance its platform's capabilities, enabling new use cases for corporate nature and biodiversity management. The funding will also drive recruitment efforts to scale operations and accelerate product development.
Making Nature a Stakeholder for Businesses
Nala Earth has secured €3.8M in funding, led by European VC firm IRIS with participation from KOMPAS VC, Pale blue dot, and Founderful, to enhance its platform for corporate nature and biodiversity management, expand use cases, scale operations, and accelerate product development through recruitment efforts.
Founded in 2023 by Nick Zumbühl, Nicolas Somogyi, and serial entrepreneur Anna Alex, Nala Earth empowers companies to assess their impact on nature, manage growing risks associated with nature loss and water scarcity, and navigate emerging regulatory requirements. According to The New Nature Economy Report (Davos, 2020), $44 trillion—over 50% of global GDP—depends on healthy ecosystems. Yet, decades of environmental degradation have put these systems at risk, threatening key resources for businesses like water for industry processes, pollination for crops, or biodiversity for medicine development.
"Nature is fundamental to most businesses and must be considered in every decision, whether it’s about procurement, direct operations, or financing opportunities. With Nala Earth, we are building the intelligence platform necessary to make this possible.” explains Nick Zumbühl, CEO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “We are thrilled to have experienced investors on board who bring valuable expertise and strategic guidance, supporting our mission to drive impactful solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.”
Nature and Biodiversity: Rising to the Top of the Corporate Agenda
The demand for biodiversity reporting is rapidly accelerating in the corporate world to manage nature-related risks actively and comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Since 2024, large companies have been required to disclose their environmental impact, and by 2028, the CSRD will apply to over 50,000 businesses. Nala Earth streamlines this process, cutting reporting timelines from months to days and enabling companies to align with leading frameworks such as The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
“Enterprise Executives face growing regulatory pressures and risks tied to environmental impacts. Nala Earth stands out with its AI-driven platform and scientifically validated data, empowering businesses to integrate nature into decision-making. Backed by an exceptional team, we believe Nala Earth will define the future of nature and biodiversity management,” says Jan-Soeren Zinke, early-stage investor at IRIS.
"We invested in Nala Earth because we believe in their potential to revolutionize how companies measure, manage, and report their impact on nature. Their technology not only ensures compliance with regulations like CSRD but also helps businesses understand financial risks linked to nature loss. Resilience and sustainability are at the core of our investment philosophy, making this partnership a perfect fit," says Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.
Nature and biodiversity are becoming increasingly essential in corporate decision-making, driven by their growing impact on business operations and strategy. For example, EV automotive manufacturer Tesla faced shortages from declining groundwater in their factory in Brandenburg, risking $36 billion of potential revenue loss annually (BloombergNEF, 2023). Companies also grapple with transitional risks, such as integrating biodiversity metrics into credit risk assessments.
Delivering Measurable Impact for Industry Leaders
Over the past year, Nala Earth has proudly established partnerships with major European corporations, including industry leaders such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Continental. Through these key collaborations, Nala Earth now serves a total of 10 customers, representing over 3,000 hectares under active nature management. This reflects the growing demand for innovative solutions in the fields of nature and biodiversity.
“We make it possible for businesses to go beyond compliance,” says Nicolas Somogyi, CPO & Co-Founder of Nala Earth. “Our platform enables companies to understand and mitigate their dependencies on nature, turning risks into opportunities.”
Nala Earth plans to expand its platform’s capabilities to unlock new use cases to integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate decision-making. The latest funding round will accelerate Nala Earth’s product development through key hires in the Engineering and Design team, enabling the addition of new modules and features to its nature intelligence platform.
Contact:
Anna Alex, Co-Founder of Nala Earth: anna.alex@nala.earth
About Nala Earth:
Nala Earth is a pioneering Nature Tech company offering AI-driven software solutions that empower businesses to assess and manage their impacts on nature and biodiversity and manage the growing risks associated with nature loss. Learn more at www.nala.earth
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