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.
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