Company Research Report: Natcap
Company Overview
- Name: Natcap
- Mission: To accelerate the nature-positive transition by integrating nature intelligence into business decision-making.
- Founded: 2018
- Founder: Professor Baroness Kathy Willis, University of Oxford
- Key People:
- Sebastian Leape, CEO
- Dr. Beccy Wilebore, Chief Science Officer
- Tom Ashworth, Chief Technology Officer
- Siobhan Stewart, Head of Science Delivery
- Charles Shingles, Head of Sales & Partnerships
- Headquarters: No detailed information available
- Number of Employees: No detailed information available
- Revenue: No detailed information available
- Known For: Natcap is renowned for providing solutions to measure, report, and act on nature-risk, offering audit-grade data and advisory services that support nature-positive business actions.
Products
- Nature Intelligence Platform:
- Description: A platform that provides nature-positive reporting and action tools.
- Key Features:
- Offers data and insights to assess nature-related risks and opportunities.
- Supports Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Recommendations.
- Facilitates compliance with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
- Helps businesses integrate biodiversity and natural capital intelligence into decision-making.
Recent Developments
- New App Development Partnership:
- In September 2024, Natcap partnered with Aioi Nissay Dowa to create an app for visualizing biodiversity risks from corporate activities.
- IBAT Collaboration:
- In September 2024, Natcap announced collaboration with IBAT, enabling customers to access comprehensive global biodiversity datasets.
- New Whitepaper and Assessment Tool:
- Released a TNFD Whitepaper and TNFD Preparedness Assessment Tool in September 2024 to guide companies on TNFD.
- Funding:
- Secured $10 million in July 2024 to further integrate nature into business decision-making.
- Government Support in Japan:
- Selected in March 2024 as one of four tech companies to receive Japanese government support for growth.
- Tesco Partnership:
- In December 2023, Natcap partnered with Tesco to launch a Nature Programme, providing metrics for nature-related impacts in supply chains.
- Innovation Award:
- Won the Innovation Showcase at the 2023 Regenerative Agriculture Summit in September 2023.
- Climate Programme Selection:
- Named a key company in Tech Nation’s Climate Programme in January 2024 for pioneering nature intelligence solutions.
Conclusion
Natcap is distinguished as a leading nature intelligence company, focusing on integrating nature-positive strategies into business frameworks globally. They have shown significant growth and innovation through strategic partnerships, substantial funding, and recognition in sustainability sectors.
