The opportunity

Site-specific biodiversity data collection and assessment to measure and monitor ecosystem health has become mission critical for large infrastructure development. The consequences of getting it wrong can have severe impacts to development costs and schedule. 

Traditional methods using manual data collection are both inefficient and ineffective.  Automated solutions incorporating machine learning for species identification present an opportunity to transform the environmental industry and address critical pain points for infrastructure developers. 

Portico was engaged by an investor over a six-month period to identify and evaluate the leading technologies disrupting this space.

The solution

Portico conducted an extensive market research exercise, including direct engagement with leading infrastructure developers, technical experts, environmental specialists and regulatory authorities to support our recommendation for investment in the best-in-class technology.  

The client then engaged Portico to carry out detailed technical and commercial due diligence and competitor analysis ahead of the company’s next capital raise. 

This included recommendations on the company’s route to market, navigation of the regulatory landscape across different markets, and additional capabilities to enable a holistic remote biodiversity monitoring solution to set the minimum standard for achieving compliance.

The relationship built with the founder during this engagement generated an exclusive off-market investment opportunity for our client.