Investment firm EcoEnterprises secures $50 million to amplify nature-focused ventures across Latin America
EcoEnterprises Partners IV Launches with Focus on Nature-Based Solutions in Latin America
Impact investment firm EcoEnterprises Fund has announced the launch of its fourth fund, EcoEnterprises Partners IV, LP. With an initial capital raised of $50m and a target close of $150m, the fund aims to finance nature-based solutions in Latin America.
The women-owned and -led fund continues to prioritise gender equity, rural value chains, and community-based initiatives. It will invest in up to 20 small and medium-sized enterprises focused on biodiversity conservation, climate action, and social impact.
EcoEnterprises Partners IV is primarily focused on sustainable agriculture and forestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience through nature-positive impact enterprises. The fund's strategy involves pairing growth capital with value-creation support to boost both financial returns and measurable impact.
Key sectors targeted by the fund include sustainable agriculture and food systems, forestry and forest conservation, and climate resilience and ecosystem services. Supporting companies involved in organic or regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and responsible food production practices that enhance soil health, reduce emissions, and conserve biodiversity is a priority.
The fund also finances enterprises that engage in sustainable forest management, reforestation, and conservation efforts that protect native forests and carbon stocks. Additionally, it supports ventures that develop innovative climate adaptation solutions relying on intact natural systems, such as watershed protection and carbon sequestration projects.
EcoEnterprises Partners IV builds on the successful track record of its predecessor, EcoEnterprises Partners III, which invested in over 30 companies across multiple Latin American countries, delivering both financial returns and environmental benefits including conservation of key habitats and livelihoods for local populations.
Anchor investors for the new fund include development finance institutions and private investors such as IDB Invest, FinDev Canada, Visa Foundation, Wire Group, FMO, and others. The fund's investments are also supported by the UK and Dutch governments through FMO's Mobilising Finance for Forests programme.
Tammy Newmark, the fund's CEO and managing partner, expressed gratitude to investors who understand the importance of long-term, sustainable development and recognise the value of combining capital with high-touch engagement. She stated that EcoEnterprises Partners IV will continue to identify, nurture, and grow innovative businesses that drive positive change and build solutions for a more resilient, sustainable future.
To date, EcoEnterprises has backed 50 companies across the Amazonian, Andean, and Meso-American regions in Latin America. The fund's investments are focused across these regions.
In summary, EcoEnterprises Partners IV finances nature-based solutions by investing in scalable, impact-driven enterprises in sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience sectors within Latin America.
Science plays a crucial role in evaluating environmental impacts of ventures funded by EcoEnterprises Partners IV, ensuring their nature-positive endeavors are effective and successful. To further boost the fund's mission, strategic partnerships with financial institutions such as FMO, provide expertise in economic and financial management, allowing EcoEnterprises Partners IV to effectively and sustainably grow its businesses within the realm of business and finance.
