terratai
Venture builder financing nature-positive enterprises in Asia.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | $2.0m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Terratai is a venture builder firm founded in 2022 and headquartered in Bali, Indonesia, that focuses on investing in and scaling nature-based companies. Billed as Asia's first venture builder for nature, the company aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by supporting enterprises that address the systemic drivers of environmental degradation in Asia's most at-risk land and seascapes. The company was founded by CEO Matt Leggett, who has nearly 20 years of experience in non-profit work related to nature and biodiversity protection, and Co-Founder Yuni Choi, who serves as Head of Investments.
Terratai employs a blended finance model, using catalytic philanthropic capital to de-risk investments and attract private finance for early-stage ventures. The firm provides a combination of early-stage financing, tailored company-building services, and expertise in nature-based solutions to help companies achieve stability and profitability. Its financial support includes a variety of instruments such as equity, debt, convertible debt, revenue shares, and working capital loans through its non-collateralized, concessional loan facility called "Jembatan" (Indonesian for "bridge"). The firm targets early-stage, post-problem/solution-fit companies seeking investment between $100,000 and $1 million.
The company operates primarily in Indonesia, supporting businesses in sectors like sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration. Its portfolio includes companies such as Forestwise, which produces wild-harvested ingredients, and Pandawa Agri Indonesia, which provides solutions to reduce synthetic chemical use in farming. Terratai has secured funding from partners including the Swiss Re Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, RS Group, and the Australian government. As of November 2023, the firm had raised $2 million in an early-stage venture capital round.
Keywords: nature-based solutions, venture builder, impact investing, blended finance, biodiversity loss, ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, conservation finance, Asia, early-stage investment
