Investing in Our Future by Honouring Our Past

The Heritage Fund (previously called The Geoparks Development Fund) is our flagship investment vehicle designed to catalyze regenerative growth in places rich with cultural, ecological, and intellectual heritage. We invest in bold founders, frontier technologies, and place-based ventures that honor local wisdom while building the industries of tomorrow. From biosphere reserves and geoparks to indigenous economies and creative industries, the Heritage Fund backs the convergence of technology, ecology, and society — where innovation meets identity.

Our Fund's Philosophy

We believe the greatest value lies where ecosystems, communities, and capital align. The Heritage Fund channels investment into regions often overlooked by traditional finance — not because they are high-risk, but because they are undervalued and misunderstood. We do this by focusing on:

• Regenerative Industries: Renewable energy, nature-based solutions, circular manufacturing

• Cultural Enterprises: Creative economy, heritage tourism, indigenous innovation

• Ecological Infrastructure: Green mobility, sustainable housing, waste-to-energy systems

• Digital Tools for Traditional Economies: AgriTech, FinTech, ClimateTech, and platforms that amplify local ecosystems

We combine venture capital, private equity, and catalytic grant finance to scale ventures that we believe in

OUR MODEL

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Direct Investments

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Venture Building & Business Incubation

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Revenue Sharing & Royalty Payments

Blended Finance Models

Our Impact Commitments

At the Heritage Fund, impact is not an afterthought — it is the very foundation of our investment thesis. We are committed to building a future where markets regenerate, not extract; where communities lead, not follow; and where capital flows with conscience. Our investment framework is grounded in the following principles:

Triple Bottom Line Results

We evaluate success not only by financial performance, but by the tangible environmental and social value our portfolio companies create. Every investment must demonstrate clear potential to:

• Generate competitive and sustainable financial returns,

• Restore or enhance natural ecosystems, and

• Improve lives and livelihoods across the communities we engage.

Local Ownership & Capacity Building

We prioritize models that promote local participation, equity ownership, and long-term skill development. By partnering with cooperatives, BUMDes, youth innovators, and mission-driven institutions, we aim to leave behind not just wealth — but enduring capacity. We invest with communities, not into them.

Climate Resilience & Biodiversity Protection

Our investments actively contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation — through nature-based solutions, circular industries, and green infrastructure. We focus on protecting fragile ecosystems, restoring degraded landscapes, and accelerating the ecological transition in vulnerable regions such as biosphere reserves, coastlines, and volcanic watersheds.

Fair Equity for Women, Youth & Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We believe the next great innovations will come from those closest to the problem. That’s why we champion historically underrepresented founders and change makers — offering capital, mentorship, and visibility to women-led ventures, youth-led startups, and indigenous businesses that combine ancestral knowledge with modern tools.

We align all our initiatives with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG frameworks, and emerging regenerative finance standards — ensuring our impact is measurable, transparent, and enduring. Our commitment goes beyond compliance; we strive to set a new benchmark for what investment can and should do in the age of planetary transition.

Geovest Quarterly Newsletter

Stay informed with the latest developments from the Geovest Heritage Fund. Each quarter, we publish a detailed Newsletter and Report highlighting the Fund’s performance, key milestones, new investments, and the impact we’re making across our focus areas—technology, ecology, and society. Download our most recent updates below and see how we’re advancing sustainable growth and future heritage across geopark and biosphere landscapes.

Heritage Fund Report - Q1 2025 March