Biodiversity is
better business

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 by purchasing cacao from farmers that are adopting practices that support biodiversity.

Lauren and Michael are former chefs who grow high-quality seasonal produce in Lutruwita/Tasmania. By supplying local restaurants and offering produce boxes on a sliding scale, they’re committed to making fresh, locally grown food more accessible to their community. Like many small farmers in Australia, they faced the challenge of securing long-term land access, farming on leased properties while working toward stability — so we joined forces with crowdfunding lender Steward to deploy two lines of catalytic capital. In November 2024, Lauren and Michael used a land loan from Steward to purchase 100 acres. Wedgetail then provided a nature-linked loan for infrastructure to help establish the business. Of this land, a large area is native forest which will be conserved, while the remaining area will be used for farming. As they transition their operations, their initial focuses include improving soil health, planting hedgerows for pollinators and restoring native vegetation. Wedgetail is proud to support Felds Farm with our first nature-linked loan in Australia, backing their vision for a thriving, sustainable food system.

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.