The Cisco Foundation has announced changes and rebranding of its $100 million climate investment strategy.

The climate investment program—now called the Regenerative Future Fund—will continue the foundation’s investment in climate tech companies at the seed and series A stages, while also serving as a limited partner with early-stage venture funds advancing climate solutions. The program focuses on technologies and solutions that regenerate—rather than deplete—and strengthen resilience, particularly for communities most impacted by climate change. The fund is part of the foundation’s 10-year, $100 million climate impact and regeneration commitment—announced in 2021—which allocates half the funds as grants to empower organizations driving climate and social impact, and the other half as equity and debt investments in early-stage climate startups. Since 2021, the fund has supported more than 25 companies and funds.

“This new name reflects our deep commitment to leveraging the foundation’s endowment to drive scalable, high-impact solutions,” said the foundation in a press release. “By investing in startups and venture funds that deliver measurable, transformative results, the Regenerative Future Fund focuses on regenerating ecosystems, strengthening community resilience, and advancing sustainable economies.”

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