EcoVerum – Decision Intelligence for Agri-Food & Beverages, has been named one of the top 100 impact startups to watch in 2026 by Change 100, a global campaign launched by the impact platform We Make Change and backed by major partners, including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact and Techstars.
Selected from hundreds of applicants worldwide, EcoVerum was recognised for its innovative approach to closing the measurement gap that sits beneath biodiversity loss, soil degradation, water pollution, greenwashing and farmer disadvantage — building the verified data infrastructure that makes ecological performance visible, financeable and rewarded by capital, policy and markets alike.
Founded in 2023 by Founders Egle Karpauskaite, Nelson Sousa, Olivier Nipshagen and Alex Ritter the startup is making waves in the Food, Agri and Beverages Sector to improve the soil and water quality and restore the biodiversity.
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of Change 100 and stand alongside such an inspiring group of innovators,” said Alex Ritter, Founder and CEO. “This recognition helps shine a light on our mission to think about a world tomorrow that’s better than today and will help us grow our impact with the support of a global community.”
Change 100 was created to spotlight and accelerate the most innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.
“The world’s challenges are only growing more urgent by the day, so we’re proud to be supporting EcoVerum and recognising them as one of the most innovative impact startups leading the way in 2026.” said James Sancto, CEO of We Make Change, “Change 100 may have begun as a campaign last year, but it’s quickly becoming a movement to supercharge the sustainability and social impact solutions the world needs.”
Winners of Change 100 will be connected with critical resources, programmes, and a global talent pool of 50,000+ remote volunteers, including industry experts from global companies like Standard Chartered Bank, PA Consulting, and Grundfos.
The campaign was amplified by support from leading organisations including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, ChangeNOW, and Techstars.
The 100 winning startups were announced at ChangeNOW in Paris on 30th March 2026, the largest event for solutions for the planet.
Explore the full list of Change 100 winners: https://www.wemakechange.org/change100
About EcoVerum
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in the Netherlands, EcoVerum is a decision intelligence platform that transforms fragmented agricultural data into verified, actionable intelligence — from farm to fork. Through its AI-powered interfaces H.A.R.R.Y. (farmer-facing WhatsApp assistant) and S.A.L.L.Y. (enterprise reporting and CSRD compliance layer), EcoVerum connects real-time soil, water and biodiversity data to the decisions of farmers, food brands, cooperatives and regulators. With live deployments across 300+ partner farms in the Netherlands and Belgium — and partnerships with two of Europe’s largest agri-food organisations — EcoVerum is making regenerative performance visible, verifiable and financeable at scale.
About Change 100
Change 100 highlights the top sustainability and social impact startups to watch in 2026.
Faced by the urgency of the world’s challenges today, this new campaign celebrates and accelerates the most innovative and exciting solutions leading the charge.
From AI-powered climate mapping to educational platforms for disadvantaged children, Change 100 supports the startups shaping the future, connecting them with the talent and resources they need to supercharge their journeys.
About We Make Change
Launched in 2020 by James Sancto and Jens Christian Trier, We Make Change supercharges impact startups by connecting them with a community of 50,000+ remote volunteers – from recent graduates to industry experts at global brands.
The platform supports 2,000+ of the most innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. From tech tackling food waste to educational programmes empowering underrepresented communities.
We Make Change has already brought more than $10m in value to the startups supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, by connecting them with remote volunteers from companies like Standard Chartered Bank, PA Consulting, and Grundfos.
Media contact
Alex Ritter – Founder and CEO
