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Hidden rule 02: Nobody goes first anymore

Every nature deal needs one investor willing to take the first hit. That investor is disappearing.

Jul 22 • Brainforest Association, Ben O'Sullivan, and Brainforest Canopy Pool

Hidden rule 01: Most nature ventures should not raise VC

And that is OK. Why the reflex to pitch VCs costs founders years, and what the smarter capital path looks like.

Jul 15 • Brainforest Association, Ben O'Sullivan, and Brainforest Canopy Pool

Brainforest's Cohort 7: an invitation to investors connected to nature

Meet Cohort 7, peek behind the scenes, and save the date for online Pitch Event!

May 22 • Brainforest Association

Nature Tech's Startup Leaders Report

A Brainforest review of the fast moving nature tech landscape

Aug 26, 2025 • Brainforest Association

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