Dendra Systems Raises $15.7M to Expand AI Ecology Platform

Dendra Systems, a force in technology-driven ecological restoration, has secured $15.7 million (£12.5 million) in its Series B funding round, accelerating its mission to advance global ecosystem restoration. The funding will fuel Dendra's expansion and innovation in its AI-enabled ecology platform, RestorationOS™.

Led by Climate Tech Investors

Leading the investment round is climate tech investor Zouk Capital, joined by new investor Aramco Ventures and returning backer Airbus Ventures.

Existing investor Understorey Capital and new partner Helium-3 Ventures also contributed, reinforcing confidence in Dendra's cutting-edge approach.

Innovative RestorationOS™ Technology

Founded in 2014 in Oxford, Dendra Systems employs 87 professionals across the UK, Australia, UAE, and the US. Their RestorationOS™ platform combines high-resolution data capture, drone-based seeding, and AI-enabled ecosystem insights to deliver comprehensive ecological restoration solutions.

The innovative technology offers targeted restoration efforts at scale and provides continuous monitoring, management, and reporting throughout multi-year projects.

Dendra currently manages over 70,000 hectares, collaborating with clients like Rio Tinto, Glencore, Liontown, BHP, and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).

Scaling Impact Globally

The new funding will support Dendra Systems' geographic expansion and enhance its AI-driven ecology platform.

With growing environmental challenges in the mining sector and other industries critical to the energy transition, Dendra's scalable restoration solutions are more crucial than ever.

Quotes From Leadership

"We are immensely proud to secure the support of these experienced and supportive investors as we embark on this next phase of growth. This funding will enable us to bring our AI-driven restoration solutions to more ecosystems worldwide, helping to reverse biodiversity loss and mitigate climate change effects. Our RestorationOS™ technology and approach represent a game-changing opportunity for environmental monitoring and restoration." - Dr. Susan Graham, CEO of Dendra Systems

"The drive to revitalize our planet’s ecosystems is among the most pressing challenges of our era. As the global community strives toward environmental sustainability, Dendra Systems is tackling the critical task of ecosystem monitoring and restoration head-on and at scale. Zouk Capital is delighted to lead this Series B round, supporting Dendra’s mission to expand their impact globally." - John Higelin, Partner at Zouk Capital

"We are excited about the potential of Dendra Systems’ technology to significantly impact biodiversity by restoring ecosystems. Its technology contributes to increasing plant species richness and habitat restoration and impacts forestry and mangrove plantation management, key enablers for scaling nature-based solutions." - Bruce Niven, Executive MD of Strategic Venturing at Aramco Ventures

In Closing

With $15.7 million in Series B funding secured, Dendra Systems is set to accelerate its global impact, transforming ecosystem restoration with innovative AI technology.

As environmental challenges escalate, their RestorationOS™ platform stands out as a beacon of hope, offering scalable solutions to reverse biodiversity loss and address climate change.