# Nature Metrics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nature-metrics

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Guildford, UK
- Website: www.naturemetrics.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $49M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Based in the UK, Nature Metrics Ltd operates a technology-driven platform specializing in environmental DNA (eDNA) solutions to collect and analyze biodiversity data, enabling businesses to meet nature-related compliance standards effectively.Nature Metrics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Guildford, UK, focuses on providing eDNA technology for biodiversity monitoring. The company was established by Kat Bruce, who has a significant background in environmental sciences. Nature Metrics has secured a total of 6 funding deals, with the most recent being a Series B round in December 2024, raising USD 25.00 mn from investors including Just Climate and EDF Pulse Ventures.NatureMetrics specializes in eDNA technology, allowing clients to autonomously gather biodiversity data and automate the analysis of nature-related insights. Their flagship offering, the Nature Intelligence Platform, simplifies complex biodiversity metrics and supports effective monitoring and compliance with current environmental standards. Major clients include AngloAmerican, Tesco, and WWF, and their solutions are utilized across sectors like mining and renewable energy, serving over 600 companies across 110 countries.In 2022, Nature Metrics reported a revenue of USD 5,093,885.50, with an EBITDA of USD -8,764,996.20. The company employs a subscription-based revenue model for its Nature Intelligence Platform, ensuring continuous access to its eDNA solutions and fostering long-term client partnerships.In December 2024, Nature Metrics Ltd raised USD 25.00 mn in Series B funding, co-led by Just Climate and EDF Pulse Ventures. The funding will be directed towards enhancing their Nature Intelligence Platform, improving AI capabilities, and expanding their eDNA solutions. The company is focused on entering new geographic markets and aims to launch upcoming products that leverage these advancements to facilitate broader adoption of biodiversity monitoring practices.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 9, 2025, $25M — Ananda Impact Ventures, BNP Paribas, SWEN BLUE OCEAN, 2150, The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Just Climate, EDF Pulse Ventures
- Series A, May 18, 2022, $15M — SWEN Capital Partners, Ananda Impact Ventures, SystemiQ, BNP Paribas, 2150
- Series A, May 27, 2021, $9.1M — SystemiQ, Green Angel Syndicate, Acuity Investments
- Seed, Mar 23, 2016, $0.3M — Iceni Seedcorn Fund, Origin Capital

## Investors

- Iceni Seedcorn Fund — Seed
- Origin Capital — Seed
- SystemiQ (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/systemiq) — Series A
- Green Angel Syndicate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/green-angel-syndicate) — Series A
- Acuity Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acuity-investments) — Series A
- SWEN Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/swen-capital-partners) — Series A
- Ananda Impact Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ananda-impact-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- BNP Paribas — Series A, Series B
- 2150 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/2150) — Series A, Series B
- SWEN BLUE OCEAN — Series B
- The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation — Series B
- Just Climate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/just-climate) — Series B
- EDF Pulse Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/edf-pulse-ventures) — Series B