Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering uses autonomous robots to plant seagrass seeds and restore marine meadows. The San Francisco startup says its robot speeds restoration 100-fold compared with volunteer hand-planting, and it has generated nearly $1 million in revenue since launching in early 2024. Its $2 million pre-seed round, led by Lowercarbon Capital with Superorganism, ReGen Ventures and angel investors participating, will support engineering and go-to-market hires.
Nov 2024TechCrunchNews article
Superorganism wants to be the conservationist on the cap table
Superorganism launches to bring venture funding to startups addressing biodiversity loss. The company enters a landscape where venture firms have funded startups tackling rising carbon emissions, while biodiversity has received less attention. The article cites a 69% decline in wildlife populations and a 90% increase in carbon emissions over the past 50 years.
Sep 2023TechCrunchNews article
Superorganism
NYC-based financial services firm, Superorganism, is a venture fund dedicated to biodiversity.