Matt Portman
Meet Matt
Investor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Matt Portman is an angel investor and conservationist with 10+ years of experience supporting grassroots organisations and NbS projects in the tropics.
Areas of activity:
Climate Change Mitigation
About:
Matt Portman is an angel investor known for his focus on impact investing, particularly in sustainability and technology-driven ventures. Since 2017 he’s invested in multiple funds and businesses protecting and restoring nature.
Currently he runs Symbiotic Projects as CEO & Founder, investing in natural capital under 3 tracks:
- High-integrity, biodiverse restoration of degraded land.
- Conservation of primary and secondary ecosystems.
- Companies disrupting the deforestation economy by creating value around nature and biodiversity.
Some of the companies he’s backed to-date include: Mombak, Ponterra, Earthbanc, Dendra Systems, Courageous Land and Coral Vita.
Involvement:
Symbiotic Projects
Symbiotic Projects is a family office focused on supporting innovative startups and solutions that address the global climate crisis. Symbiotic Projects invests in companies that develop sustainable technologies and practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions, promoting biodiversity, and fostering environmental resilience. By backing early-stage ventures with a mission to create positive ecological impact, Symbiotic Projects seeks to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and contribute to the preservation of natural ecosystems for future generations.