Biodiversity-Enhancing Technologies: What is it and how to finance?
Ripple Hosts
Kathie Wildgruber
TUM
Matthew
Nordan
TL;DR
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Topic overview
Why is the topic relevant?
Today, biodiversity finance is largely focused on conservation and restoration—and mostly driven by public funding. While essential, this approach alone is not enough to halt biodiversity loss at scale.
To truly move the needle, we need private investment.
But here’s the catch: private capital only flows when a viable business model exists. And nature, as we know, doesn’t come with a business model.
This is where Biodiversity-Enhancing Technologies (BETs) come in—innovative solutions that support nature and biodiversity while offering commercial potential. Think:
Vertical farming
Artificial coral reefs
Wildfire early detection systems
In vitro meat production
These are not just environmental solutions—they're investable innovations.
From a venture and private capital perspective, the critical question is:
What will it take to unlock more investment into BETs?
Clear, credible metrics on their biodiversity impact
Reduced technology and market risks
Enabling regulation and policy signals
Stronger narratives to attract both mission-driven and mainstream investors
Let’s ripple this question out at DROP: How do we build the business case for BETs to make biodiversity investable?
What’s up for discussion?
What will it take to unlock more investment into biodiversity-enhancing technologies (BETs)?
More transparency on what BETs are out there
Clear, credible metrics on their biodiversity impact
Reduced technology and market risks
Enabling regulation and policy signals
Stronger narratives to attract both mission-driven and mainstream investors
Dream outcome
Inspire more people to explore which Biodiversity-Enhancing Technologies (BETs) they could invest in
Surface concrete roadblocks, and identify how investors, researchers, and policymakers can actively address them
Who should attend?
Primarily investors, but also founders of start-ups developing Biodiversity-Enhancing Technologies (BETs), who can share their perspective on the current financing landscape and what needs to change to accelerate investment.