The Hague welcomes Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on global food and water security.
Coinciding with the opening of this office in The Hague, Natural Ventures announces the first round of their $100 million (approximately €97 million) fund. With this, they will improve food and water security on a global scale.
The Hague is already home to many impact investors, including Euclid Network, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, 4impact VC, InnovationQuarter, Shaping Impact Group and We Share Forward. The arrival of Natural Ventures further strengthens the impact ecosystem in The Hague, also known as ImpactCity.
The presence of impact investors in the city creates growth opportunities for mission-driven entrepreneurs in the city. The arrival of Natural Ventures is of particular interest to entrepreneurs working on food and water security.
The Hague: the heart of an impact-driven ecosystem
‘Opening an office in The Hague was a logical step. It places us at the heart of an impact-driven ecosystem and reinforces our mission to improve global food and water systems. From this strategic location, we will continue to innovate and collaborate to ensure that people around the world have access to natural resources. Our commitment to a healthy planet and social responsibility remains stronger than ever.’ – Paul Rous, Partner, Natural Ventures.
Image above: N-Drip’s Gravity Micro Irrigation System – credit to NDrip
Featured image: Monitoring thermal emissions Greenhouse in The Netherlands – credit to Constellr