Companies in the natural resources sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 306 recently funded natural resources companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Proyecto Pastos Grandes owns 2 lithium projects in Argentina.
Equitrans Midstream has a premier asset footprint in the appalachian basin & gatherers with a rich 135-year history in the energy industry.
MyForest Foods grows meatless mycelium on vertical farms and supplies sustainable natural flagship products to consumers.
Susterre is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding applications.
Lilac is a direct lithium extraction technology company that enables producers to extract lithium from brine resources.
Torq Resources is a junior exploration company with the goal of establishing a tier-one mineral portfolio.
RFCx has developed acoustic tech to protect rainforests from illegal logging & monitor biodiversity to better inform conservation efforts.
Highfield Resources is an ASX-listed potash company with five 100%-owned projects located in Spain.
Canadian Mountain Network is increasing knowledge of mountain systems, which provide significant advantages for Canadians.
An Earth Observation & Remote Sensing Data Analytics company rapidly 3D mapping the world for more smarter natural resources management.
Arbo Technologies is a data-based firm that provides accurate information about the state of trees outside the forest area.
Nova Royalty is focused on acquiring royalties on deposits of copper and nickel.
Produce an agricultural fibre pulp that will be sustainable in both production and use.
Pacific International Energy Solutions is an energy company.
Critical Metals provides mining and natural resource development services.
FenixOro Gold Corp. (“Fenix”) focuses on evaluating, acquiring and exploring natural resource properties in Colombia.
Free Leafy Greens is a farming company focused on sustainable growing processes and safer farming practices.
The global ocean health company harnessing the power of ocean for a climate positive future.
Zacapa Resources is a exploration company focusing on mining and drilling services.
TRU Precious Metals seeks value-creation opportunities and is assembling a portfolio of gold exploration properties.
GeoEnergy NI has the potential to be a growth catalyst in the geothermal sector.
1MT Nation restores degraded lands and enable businesses to invest in high-quality nature-based carbon reductions.
BicyCompost gathers bio-waste from professionals by bike in order to recover it locally in 100% natural compost.
The natural resources sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Natural Resources companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The natural resources sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 306 natural resources companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
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