About BIRA
An African platform for a stronger nature finance market.
BIRA works across connected capabilities to move opportunities from early pipeline to stronger investment pathways while building the market around them.
Our unique approach embeds due diligence and tailored support to help realise nature-positive opportunities.
Our mission
By 2030, BIRA aims to unlock $30m in catalytic investment, help nature-positive enterprises scale across 5m hectares, and support the creation of 5m jobs in nature-based sectors.
Our vision
An Africa where nature is not just protected but is the very foundation of our prosperity — where thriving ecosystems drive economic growth, create millions of jobs, and build resilience for a brighter future.
What we do
Five capabilities,
one connected pathway.
Together, they move opportunities from early pipeline to stronger investment pathways while building the market around them.
01
Pipeline Development
Identify and shape opportunities with biodiversity value, commercial potential and funder relevance.
02
Opportunity Diligence
Understand what stands between organisations and capital through structured readiness review.
03
Venture Build
Strengthen business models, investor narratives, financing pathways and data rooms.
04
Capital Activation
Connect opportunities with aligned funders, buyers and strategic partners.
05
Market Learning
Build ecosystem knowledge through communities, masterclasses and public resources.
Where we focus
Nature-positive opportunities across three priority areas.
Agriculture
Agroforestry and biochar models that can improve soil health, resilience, livelihoods, and investment feasibility.
Forest economies
Climate-smart models that increase the value of protecting, restoring, and sustainably using forest ecosystems.
Blue economy
Mangrove and coastal nature opportunities that can strengthen resilience, livelihoods, and new forms of nature finance.