Biodiversity is
better business

forest trees and water from above

Here’s how we’re making it happen.

Finance for nature-positive ventures

From health and happiness to livelihoods and resilience, humanity is inextricably linked to the natural world.

Tackling the biodiversity crisis is therefore critical — but to do so, at the speed and scale required, we need to reimagine our economic models.

We can no longer afford nature-negative. And it’s no longer sufficient to mitigate environmental damage and aim for carbon neutrality.

We need nature-positive business models that inherently protect species and regenerate ecosystems.

We’re not a bank, but we do provide loans.

We’re not a VC, but we do invest in innovation.

We’re not a typical charity, but we do offer grants.

We’re a financier like no other.

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Projects

We've partnered with landowners, NGOs and businesses on nature-positive projects across the Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa.

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Zorzal

Scaling the world’s first Bird-Friendly-certified cacao farm

Project summary

Zorzal is dedicated to using cacao to finance the conservation of Bicknell's Thrush habitat. The majority of the 1,019-acre reserve is left ‘forever wild’, while other sections are used to grow cacao that is then processed at an off-site facility. Wedgetail’s investment supports Zorzal in scaling its operations by purchasing cacao from farmers that are adopting practices that support biodiversity.

Focus

Conserving critical habitat for the migrating Bicknell’s Thrush

Investment type

Loan

Location

Duarte Province, Dominican Republic

Photographers
Nettie Atkisson and Pete Warren
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Revival

Reviving 4,000 years of Mexican cacao history by honouring tradition and embracing modernity

Project summary

Revival Cacao is determined to restore Mexican cacao to its former glory, using both ancient techniques of ceremonial cacao lavado and the most modern post-harvest processes for fermented specialty cacao sourced from the rainforests of Tabasco, Chiapas and Oaxaca. In addition to selling high-quality cacao beans, Revival also exports ceremonial cacao paste and chocolate couvertures and is exploring the processing of upcycled cacao pulp and husk products. Wedgetail’s investment helps Revival work with local producers, expanding farm rehabilitation efforts, enhancing traditional agroforestry farming practices where cacao plays a major role, and ultimately restoring forest ecosystems in the Tabasco and Chiapas regions.

Focus

Establishing and championing sustainable cacao production to keep forests standing

Investment type

Loan

Location

Tabasco and Chiapas, Mexico

Photographers
Various
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Pro Eco Azuero

Reforesting strategic locations within the Azuero Ecological Corridor

Project summary

Pro Eco Azuero is dedicated to restoring a 25,000-hectare Ecological Corridor in the Azuero Peninsula in southern Panama. Wedgetail’s investment supports Pro Eco Azuero to strategically reforest 20 hectares inside this key corridor, as well as to increase the awareness and adoption of conservation and sustainable farming practices, start collecting baseline biodiversity data, and increase the availability of diverse tree species by expanding community nurseries.

Focus

Reforesting 20 hectares with 20,000 native and fruit trees to boost biodiversity and water quality

Investment type

Grant

Location

Azuero Peninsula, Panama

Photographers
Various
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Nature-linked loans

Wedgetail’s first financial product is a nature-linked loan. The more you conserve and restore nature, the lower your interest rate. It’s that simple.

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