A passionate team of industry experts
We are a team of seasoned experts - real foresters with decades of field experience x digital solutions experts - with a common mission: to enable and scale more forests than any of us have ever seen in our lifetime, and unleash their full value for the planet.
We are shaping the sector of forest investment by developing innovative digital tools that create trust and transparency among all parties.
Meet our experienced and passionate co-founders
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Tim Duehrkoop
Co-Founder, CEO
+25 years of experience successfully building digital business. Built and grew the market leading Swiss and German digital agency Namics from 7 to 550 employees.
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Jamie Lawrence
Co-Founder, Forests
+25 years of experience in forest issues. Senior advisor to FTSE 100 & leading NGO’s (Kingfisher Plc, TNC, Rainforest Alliance) with focus on forest landscape restoration.
Supported by an expert team with a bold vision
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Yeray Martínez
Forest Intelligence Lead
Forestry consultant with +20 years of experience. Team leader of over 75 sustainable forestry projects worth +100 million euros investment.
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Núria Garcia Forner, PhD
Forest Intelligence Data Officer
Researcher in forest ecology with +10 years of experience. Specialist in physiological responses of plants to climate change. PhD in Terrestrial Ecology and Postgrad in Science Management and Innovation.
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Djuradj Ivanic
Tech Lead
Almost a decade of experience in developing web applications, ranging from e-commerce to fully custom solutions. MSc in Computer Science and Information Technology.
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Liling Koh
Head of Partnerships & Marketing
+20 years of international experience in B2B business development, partnerships & relationship management across sustainability media, banking, and research & consulting. Passionate about nature, gardening and social issues
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Dr. Claude Martin
Advisor
Former Director General WWF International, Member of the Club of Rome.
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Reto Ringger
Advisor
Founder SAM Sustainable Asset Management, Founder & CEO Globalance Bank, Member Club of Rome.
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Martin Studer
Advisor
General Partner & Chair at Bluerain Partners Group. Former Global Head of Audit at Zurich Insurance and Ernst and Young Global
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Marike Carstens
Advisor
Product and program management leader with 20+ years experience. MSc in agricultural economics and agribusiness, agricultural engineer.
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Baby xGroot
Xilva’s Mascot
Loves to dance, has many awesome superpowers, including the ability to regenerate himself.
How we achieve our vision
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Creating positive impact
We create positive impact at scale. We empower businesses to fund forest projects that protect the climate, restore biodiversity, and people’s lives
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Trusting relationships
Trust is the foundation of success for any project. Our work is guided by the principle of transparency and collaboration. This ensures a deeper understanding between stakeholders
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Developing innovation
We harness technology and digital innovation to facilitate the most time- and cost- intensive stages of the investment process. So you don’t have to
“ Forest projects are one of our best climate solutions, and should be easier to find, validate and fund. Let’s make it happen!”
Tim Duehrkoop, Co-founder & CEO