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Why We Invested in ReForest Latam | Unlocking ecosystem restoration at scale through biotech innovation and precision technology 

Across Latin America, degraded forests and ecosystems leave rural communities increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks, water scarcity, and soil erosion. ReForest Latam is building a technology-enabled restoration platform that combines biotech innovation, AI, and drone deployment to restore landscapes at scale. Learn Why We Invested in this climate resilience solution.

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Why We Invested in Logidoo | Building the Trade Corridors That Feed and Connect West Africa 

Across West Africa, fragmented logistics networks make it difficult for farmers, traders, and businesses to move goods efficiently across borders. Logidoo is building the infrastructure that connects trade corridors across the region, helping strengthen supply chains, improve market access, and support more resilient local economies. Learn why Mercy Corps Ventures invested in this logistics platform.

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Why We Invested in Atram | AI-Powered Disaster Resilience for the Businesses Climate Change Hits Hardest 

Climate change is increasing the frequency and cost of extreme weather events for small businesses across emerging markets. Atram is building climate resilience infrastructure that helps merchants and financial institutions anticipate risks, take action before disasters strike, and recover more quickly when they do. Learn why Mercy Corps Ventures invested in Atram.

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Why We Invested in BNS | Latin America’s next breakout biotech turning agricultural waste into crop protection

Across Latin America, post-harvest losses and crop disease drive significant food waste every year. Bio Natural Solutions is a Peruvian biotech turning agricultural waste into organic crop protection solutions, helping farmers cut losses and build more resilient food systems. Learn why Mercy Corps Ventures invested in this climate-smart biotech.

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Why We Invested in Abeya | Powering traceable, regenerative trade from farm to factory 

As cocoa supply chains face growing pressure from price volatility, opaque sourcing, and new regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), brands need better ways to manage risk and accountability. Abeya is building an AI-powered platform that connects smallholder farmers in West Africa directly with global brands, strengthening compliance while ensuring more value flows back to producers through regenerative incentives and direct sourcing.

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Why We Invested in Farm to Feed | The Odd-Looking Solution to Post-Harvest Losses 

In Sub-Saharan Africa, massive amounts of edible food are wasted every year simply because they don’t meet visual standards. Farm to Feed is a women-led startup that turns this “imperfect” produce into valuable supply for commercial kitchens, helping farmers earn more while reducing climate impact. Learn why Mercy Corps Ventures is backing this innovative, climate-smart solution.

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