According to the IPBES, one million species are currently at risk. To address this crisis, Darwin, a French startup founded by AURORE FALQUE-PIERROTIN (CEO), CYPRIEN HALLÉ (CPO), and ANTOINE VALLIER (CSO), offers a technological platform to support companies in their ecological transition.
Darwin combines artificial intelligence and scientific expertise to meet the needs of consulting firms and software publishers specializing in ESG. Its platform processes the massive and complex data required to evaluate companies’ environmental impacts. Using AI algorithms, it bridges data gaps, particularly in upstream supply chains, and integrates information from third-party software via APIs. These tools enable companies to measure their biodiversity footprint and dependencies on ecosystem services, aligned with international standards such as SBTN and TNFD.
Darwin’s approach is based on the concept of double materiality: assessing both the impacts of human activities on biodiversity and dependencies on ecosystems. The platform analyzes the five pressures identified by the IPBES, ecosystem services, and more than 130 indicators required by the CSRD directive. This methodology facilitates the development of precise action plans that comply with new European regulatory requirements.
Darwin has announced raising €1.5 million from Astérion and climate-focused business angels, including Lucie Basch (TooGood To Go), Dimitri Farber (Tiller), and Olivier Pin (Deepki). These funds will be used to strengthen the technical team, enhance the platform’s features, and accelerate its deployment across Europe.
