Narrative Fund

We're sherpa° and we’re passionate about freedom of movement. Our mission is to help travellers move freely around the world and to shift the way the world's leading travel providers approach border crossing. Through unmatched industry knowledge and expertise, we help our partners—from airlines to cruise lines to online travel agencies—open new ancillary revenue streams to help them reduce costs and operational risk while enhancing the customer journey and growing consumer confidence in travel. More than simply providing a product or service, we're moving travel forward. Away from stress and confusion, and towards ease and connection. So travellers can move freely wherever life takes them. This is the future of international travel.

dcbel develops smart home energy systems that enable households to manage energy supply through a single platform, combining solar inverters, energy management software, and AI-driven forecasting to optimize consumption, store energy during off-peak periods, and prepare for outages. It also supports bidirectional DC fast charging for homes, enabling more efficient charging of electric vehicles. The all-in-one home energy management system is designed to operate across climates and residences, helping users reduce energy costs and lower their environmental footprint by integrating generation, storage, and vehicle charging.

Future Fields is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable biomanufacturing of high-value proteins using fruit flies. Its EntoEngine platform leverages the genetics of fruit flies to produce recombinant biomolecules in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, the company develops a range of proteins, including custom and difficult-to-express molecules, enabling researchers and biopharmaceutical developers to access scalable protein production with reduced environmental impact. By combining insect-based production with scalable biomanufacturing capabilities, Future Fields aims to accelerate scientific progress while promoting sustainability in biotech.

Arrive Recommerce is a technology and reverse logistics company that specializes in the resale market, providing a sustainable and scalable channel for brands and retailers. The company focuses on transforming returns and excess inventory into profitable resale opportunities, enabling brands to turn cost centers into profit centers. Arrive's suite of tools, including Recommerce Management Technology and Storefront Technology, facilitates increased revenue, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. By collaborating with companies in returns management, logistics, and e-commerce enablement, Arrive enhances value and margin for its partners. The company has been recognized for its innovation, ranking as the 4th Most Innovative Retail Company by Fast Company in 2022, and has established notable partnerships with brands like YETI and Burton Snowboards.

Arrive Outdoors, Inc. is an outdoor gear rental company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2017, the company offers an online platform where customers can rent a wide range of outdoor equipment from leading brands. Its product offerings include camping sets, tents, sleeping bags, camp furniture, sleeping pads, electronics, and health and safety gear. In addition to its rental services, Arrive Outdoors provides personalized customer support to assist shoppers in selecting the right gear and offers packing tips and tools tailored to their destinations. Previously known as Coozie Outdoors, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Outdoors, Inc. in March 2020.