UK-based Verna has raised $4 million to
support growing global demand for its nature recovery software. The funding
round was led by Berlin-based NAP and Zurich-based Übermorgen, with
participation from UK investors including Vanneck, Love Ventures, Concrete
Ventures, and Climate VC.
The accelerating degradation of natural
systems is increasing risks for businesses and communities, making nature
restoration a key factor for long-term growth and resilience. Although
substantial capital is now being directed toward nature investment, turning
these commitments into effective on-the-ground action remains challenging due
to the complexity of measuring and improving biodiversity outcomes.
Verna addresses this challenge by helping
organisations translate nature-related commitments into practical, measurable
results.
Verna provides software that supports the
planning, implementation, and long-term monitoring of nature recovery
programmes. Its platform is used by more than 3,000 users across over 100
organisations. Rather than generating new environmental data, the company
focuses on integrating existing data sources, enabling teams to make informed
decisions and track progress over extended timeframes. Its AI-driven solutions
are designed to move organizations beyond risk reporting toward verifiable
action and delivery.
According to Rafi Cohen, co-CEO of Verna, as
environmental pressures increase, organisations that depend on land, either
directly or through their supply chains, have an increasing need to invest in
nature recovery to strengthen long-term business resilience.
Verna initially focused on projects using the
Biodiversity Net Gain framework, a methodology developed in the UK and now
being adopted more widely. As the company expands, it plans to support
additional nature recovery frameworks.
The new funding will be used to further
develop the platform, including expanding its AI capabilities to optimise
nature recovery plans.