Evergreen Fund

Overview

The Evergreen Fund is a UK-based venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that deliver measurable, beneficial, and sustainable environmental impact. Established by Ground Control, the fund commits 5% of the company's annual net profits to a £5 million impact venture fund, focusing on biodiversity net gain and carbon sequestration projects. This initiative aims to create a self-sustaining model for climate and nature recovery by reinvesting returns into further green ventures. The fund provides seed and growth capital to companies and social enterprises with a positive, measurable, and sustainable impact on the environment. Investments range from £10,000 to £500,000, targeting ventures with passionate, experienced founders committed full-time to their projects. The Evergreen Fund seeks businesses with proven and sustainable business models, domain knowledge, and a competitive advantage in their marketplace, with the opportunity and vision to scale. In addition to financial support, the Evergreen Fund offers advice and support through Ground Control and its wider network to help visionary social entrepreneurs succeed. The fund's commitment to environmental sustainability is further demonstrated by its dedication to planting 1,000,000 trees by 2025, with £500,000 invested directly by the Evergreen Fund. This initiative underscores the fund's holistic approach to fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

Investment Focus

• Positive, measurable, sustainable impact on the environment
• Passionate, experienced founders committed full-time to the venture
• Proven and sustainable business and revenue model
• Domain knowledge and a competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Opportunity and vision to scale

Portfolio Companies