The speed and efficiency of food system innovation must rapidly increase to meet global demand. We invest in the tech and models reinventing agriculture to spur the next green revolution. Explore the Adaptive Agriculture & Food Systems opportunity. https://adobe.ly/3RuJCWR
Mercy Corps Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Fueling high-impact enterprises from seed to scale.
About us
Mercy Corps Ventures invests in and catalyzes venture-led solutions to increase the resilience of underserved individuals and communities. Founded in 2015 as the impact investing arm of global development agency, Mercy Corps, we’ve supported 47 early-stage ventures to scale and raise over $443 million in follow-on capital. 49% of our portfolio has at least 1 female co-founder, and centers around climate adaptation and resilience-building solutions in adaptive agriculture and food systems, inclusive fintech, and climate-smart technologies, so that those living in frontier markets can withstand disruption and plan for the future. Through capital and support, piloting new approaches, action-oriented insights, and rigorously managing impact, we catalyze the ecosystem toward smarter, more impactful investments. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 | www.mercycorpsventures.vc 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 | bit.ly/newsletterMCV 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 @MCSocialVenture
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https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund
External link for Mercy Corps Ventures
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Venture Capital, Impact Investing, Venture Platform, Entrepreneur Support, Impact Measurement & Management, Piloting, Climate Adaptation, Fintech, Web3, Emerging Markets, Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Employees at Mercy Corps Ventures
Updates
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Last days to apply for the AI for Climate Resilience call! We are seeking partners to test potential uses of climate analytics and AI to enhance the resilience and sustainability of agriculture and food production, increase access to finance for smallholders, and address climate change in emerging markets. The application deadline is approaching on Sunday, July 21. APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/etXEtZP4 #ClimateResilience #InclusiveFintech #AI #AdaptiveAgriculture
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We are proud to announce our partnership with the Crypto Council for Innovation to create evidence-based reports highlighting the impacts of MCV's Crypto Venture Lab pilots after their implementation. These reports aim to understand the economic, social, and environmental effects at both individual and community levels. We thank the Crypto Council for Innovation for bringing its global research perspective to document projects focused on Web3 tools that help build climate resilience. Learn more about this partnership: https://lnkd.in/eVfiQuw5
CCI and Mercy Corps Ventures are proud to announce our first joint report, which examines the Atlantis DAO Water System Management initiative in India. This new partnership is set to document how Web3 is addressing environmental challenges. Read our joint report here: https://lnkd.in/eVfiQuw5 Learn more about other humanitarian case studies in our Impact Base: https://lnkd.in/eTHcUkED
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We are excited to welcome Natalia Mondragón Segura to the MCV team! Natalia is an investment professional with over six years of diverse experience in private equity, ESG with a focus on real estate funds, and impact investing. She is joining us as a Latam Investment Associate and will be helping us expand our investment portfolio in the region. Meet Natalia: https://lnkd.in/eA63Pj_q
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Mercy Corps Ventures seeks Communications and Brand Manager #remote in #Colombia 🇨🇴, #Guatemala 🇬🇹 or the #US 🇺🇸, supported in dissemination by matteria. If you’re interested in leading communication strategies and you're motivated by identifying and collaborating with talented entrepreneurs, this position may be for you. Details and applications: https://lnkd.in/ek5e5TcX Do you have someone in mind who meets the requirements? Mention them in the comments #matteriashares #purpose #talent #impactDNA #nowhiring #impactinvesting
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¿Tienes un proyecto de acción climática que utiliza inteligencia artificial? Te invitamos a participar en la sesión informativa organizada junto a MAKAIA para conocer todos los detalles del proceso de aplicación a nuestro llamado a propuestas: IA para la Resiliencia Climática 📅 Viernes 12 de julio a las 10:00 am UTC -5 Para ingresar, solo debes completar tu registro en este enlace: https://lnkd.in/eftfGpWF ◾ Esta sesión informativa se llevará a cabo en español y la grabación será compartida con los asistentes ◾
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Climate change is making South Asia’s monsoons more erratic, causing longer droughts. In India, over the past half century, water availability has declined by 75%, while the population has grown by more than 1 billion. The effort to collect water now consumes a significant portion of daily life. In December 2022, MCV’s Crypto Venture Lab partnered with Atlantis Dao to launch a pilot developing a decentralized peer-to-peer water network. This network helps underserved groups access clean water resources while providing the opportunity to earn income through incentive schemes. We are thrilled to share the pilot endline report, delving into the market need, the pilot’s impact and key findings. You can download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eA4pDnkh If you’re short on time, have the TL;DR here: https://lnkd.in/e5MPA4jB #ClimateResilience #Web3 #CleanWater #Impact
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Don't miss our virtual info session tomorrow to answer all your questions about the AI for Climate Resilience call for proposals. You just need to register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e_Qw9jjP ▪ The slides and recording will be shared with registered participants after the session ▪
Do you have questions about our AI for Climate Resilience call for proposals? We are hosting an info session with MCV Innovation Manager Maria Paula Gomez to cover details on objectives, eligibility, benefits for startups, the application process, criteria, and a Q&A for participants. 📅 Wednesday, July 10 ⌚ 9:00 am GMT -5 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and ask your questions! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_Qw9jjP ◾ This info session will be conducted in English ◾ #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #InclusiveFintech #AIInnovation #AIforGood
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#Hiring Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your communication skills in an active global early-stage impact venture firm? We are seeking a Communications and Brand Manager to play a critical role in leading MCV's visibility in media and digital channels. If you have solid experience in creating high-quality content in English, possess an existing network and relationships among journalists, industry publications, peer networks, and industry events, and are passionate about insights-driven marketing and communication strategies for top innovations in climate resilience and financial inclusion in frontier markets, this role is for you. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eeDgzupP
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Innovadores y emprendedores de habla hispana interesados en la innovación a través de la Inteligencia Artificial para la Resiliencia Climática. Maria Paula Gomez estará el próximo viernes 12 de julio en la sesión "Hablemos con Expertos" de MAKAIA, para compartir información detallada sobre nuestra convocatoria: 'IA para la Resiliencia Climática'. Si tienes un proyecto de acción climática que utilice inteligencia artificial en beneficio de poblaciones vulnerables, no pierdas la oportunidad de hacernos tus preguntas en español. Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/eftfGpWF ◾ Esta sesión informativa se llevará a cabo en español ◾
🌍✨ ¡Descubre nuevas oportunidades de financiamiento en América Latina y el Caribe! ¿Tienes un proyecto de acción climática o que utilice inteligencia artificial? ¡Esto es para ti! Únete a nuestro evento donde Mercy Corps Ventures presentará su emocionante convocatoria. ✔️ Aprende todo sobre los requisitos, beneficios y el proceso de aplicación para impulsar tus ideas innovadoras. 🗓️ Viernes 12 de julio de 2024. 🚀 No te pierdas esta oportunidad de llevar tu proyecto al siguiente nivel. ¡Regístrate ahora! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eftfGpWF
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