Regeneration.VC

Regeneration.VC is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in consumer-powered climate innovation, aiming to address global environmental challenges. Backed by notable figures like actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Regeneration.VC is dedicated to promoting a shift from a linear economy to one based on circular and regenerative principles. The firm's investment strategy centers around three themes: design, use, and reuse. It supports systems and materials inspired by nature, circular brands, and technologies that repurpose materials. Regeneration.VC employs a proprietary impact measurement framework called the Regenerative Evaluation Gauge (REG) to assess and benchmark its investments against global standards. The firm also utilizes a value-add protocol known as "Supercharging" to help portfolio companies unlock growth opportunities. Regeneration.VC invests in innovative companies like Cruz Foam, which creates compostable alternatives to Styrofoam, and Greyparrot, an AI platform for optimizing waste management. The firm has raised significant capital, including a $45 million inaugural fund, and has established a global presence to support its mission.