Superorganism, a venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, has closed its first fund with $25.9 million in capital commitments. The firm, which launched in 2023, aims to invest in nature-friendly startups and position itself as a conservationist investor.

The funding came from a variety of sources, including the Cisco Foundation, AMB Holdings, Builders Vision, and individual investors such as Jeff Jordan, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Superorganism plans to use the capital to back companies across three categories: technologies that slow or reverse extinction, startups operating at the intersection of climate and biodiversity, and tools designed to enhance the effectiveness of conservationists.

According to Kevin Webb, a managing director at Superorganism, the firm's approach mirrors that of climate tech funds, but focuses specifically on addressing nature loss. "You could think of us a lot like a climate tech fund, but instead of thinking about, where can we emit less carbon dioxide or avoid emissions in the first place, were doing the same thing for nature loss," Webb told TechCrunch.

Superorganism typically invests between $250,000 and $500,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage companies. A notable example from their portfolio is Spoor, a startup that exemplifies the type of company Superorganism seeks to support. In addition to its investment activities, Superorganism commits 10% of its profits to future conservation efforts. This philanthropic aspect underscores the firm's dedication to environmental preservation beyond financial returns.