A new startup, Nature Development Company, has emerged from stealth mode. The startup introduces a different approach to nature restoration by transforming it into a scalable investment opportunity. The company focuses on reviving degraded ecosystems in the Global South, creating projects that capture CO₂, restore biodiversity, and deliver tangible social benefits to local communities.
By leveraging carbon and biodiversity credits, Nature Development Company aims to bridge the gap between environmental conservation and financial returns, offering a sustainable investment model that aligns profit with planetary health.
The startup is led by a strong and experienced team. Jens Böhme with a past as CEO at the Planetary Responsibility Foundation, Kristoffer Sparre from EcoTree International, Andreea Kaiser from ALFA development and Ludvig Find and Michael Bak with a long background in the tech and startup scene.
The company operates at the intersection of biodiversity, climate action, and finance, with a mission to convert exhausted agricultural land into thriving ecosystems. Its first projects will launch in Latin America, a region known for its rich biodiversity but also its highly vulnerable ecosystems.
“Nature restoration has traditionally relied on philanthropy and public funding. Today, new market mechanisms for CO₂ and biodiversity credits make it possible to combine financial returns with real nature restoration, with full transparency, scientific rigor, and measurable results.”
said Jens Böhme, CEO of Nature Development Company.
Nature Development Company’s projects are designed to reverse decades of environmental degradation. According to the WWF’s Living Planet Report 2024, biodiversity in South America has declined by over 90% since the 1970s, driven by deforestation and unsustainable farming.
The company’s initiatives will restore natural habitats, sequester carbon, and generate revenue through the sale of high-integrity carbon and biodiversity credits.
“The challenges of climate change and environmental degradation have long called for new, systemic solutions – and I truly believe Nature Development Company can bring honest innovation and real long lasting impact.”
said Michael Bak, CBDO at Nature Development Company
The global market for voluntary carbon credits is rapidly expanding, with projections suggesting growth from $1.7 billion in 2024 to over $50 billion by 2030 and potentially $370 billion by 2035. Nature Development Company plans to position itself as a leader in high-integrity carbon removal credits, ensuring its projects meet Verra standards, one of the world’s most rigorous certification frameworks for climate and biodiversity impact.
The company’s projects are built for long-term impact, with a minimum horizon of 30 years. Beyond carbon capture, they will create local jobs, support education, and ensure sustainable land use. Once restoration goals are met and financial returns are delivered to investors, the land will be transferred to national parks, Indigenous communities, or conservation trusts to ensure permanent protection.
“Over the past months our founding team has worked rigorously to secure funding for our first green infrastructure project – and we’re now closing in on Colombia as our starting point.”
said Michael Bak
The startup reports it has secured initial funding for two years now, and plans to raise at least $ 50 million in 2027–2028.
“We aim to restore nature in the areas where it’s needed most – and do it at scale. The market is now ready to combine nature conservation with a professional business and financing structure that appeals to institutional investors. With a strong team and a clear business model, we’re ready to deliver on these ambitions.”
said Ludvig Find, Chairman of the Board.
