'European entrepreneurs have to see this as an opportunity': Why VCs are investing more in nature tech

Xavier Lorphelin, managing partner at Serena. Photo: Press. Graphic: Impact Loop.
9 sep. 2025
09:47
Venture capital investments in nature tech topped $2b in 2024 according to a report from French VC Serena.

In an interview with Impact Loop, Serena's managing partner Xavier Lorphelin talks about:

→ The biggest trends within nature tech
→ Why "water is like electricity 20 years ago"
→ How to scale solutions globally.
→ Why Europe could have the edge over the U.S.

The wildfires that have ravaged Europe and California this year have shown the devastating financial effect that climate change can have on the wider economy.

It’s one of the reasons why investors and large corporations are increasingly interested in nature tech – solutions that aim to protect and restore natural ecosystems and biodiversity.

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