InvestConservation®
InvestConservation® is a Switzerland-based for-profit conservation asset manager that tokenizes hectares of protected tropical forest on Solana and sells them as verified carbon removal credits, biodiversity stewardship credits, and nature contribution NFTs to corporate and financial buyers across Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersLugano, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What InvestConservation® does
InvestConservation® is a Switzerland-domiciled, for-profit conservation asset manager that tokenizes hectares of protected tropical forest and sells them as verified nature-based credits and NFTs. The company operates three core product lines — Carbon Removal Credits (issued under ICROA-endorsed methodology with flux-tower-measured net removal), Biodiversity Stewardship Credits (IBSC, linking one hectare of commodity production land to one hectare of protected HCV forest for 25 years), and Nature Contributions (fully managed programs linking corporate CSR spend to specific hectares protected for 50 years) — plus an IC Token Marketplace on the Solana blockchain where each token represents contractual rights to carbon and biodiversity on a specific 1-hectare plot.
Underlying the credit products is a multi-modal monitoring stack: AI-powered bioacoustic soundscape analysis for biodiversity and illegal-activity detection, satellite imagery for deforestation and biomass measurement, and flux towers for real-time atmospheric carbon measurement. Storage and immutability are provided via the Solana blockchain and Arweave decentralized storage. Customers are primarily corporate and financial buyers seeking verified nature impact for CSR, sustainability branding, or compliance; commodity producers are targeted via the IBSC product.
The business model is transaction-based: tokens/credits are sold at unit prices (e.g., $2,286 per Tapichalaca hectare token), with 85% of investment directed to on-the-ground conservation and 15% retained by InvestConservation for management fees covering selection, verification, reporting, legal, technology, and operations. Go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement with enterprises plus marketplace listing via the token platform, supported by content marketing, podcast appearances, and WEF/UpLink event visibility. The company currently supports five conservation projects across Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia, protecting 118,651+ hectares with 3.3M+ tCO₂e standing carbon, and has announced plans to scale Borneo to 300,000+ hectares and Serra Bonita to 50,000 hectares.
InvestConservation® firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- InvestConservation®
- Legal name
- InvestConservation
- Website
- https://investconservation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- InvestConservation® is a Switzerland-based for-profit conservation asset manager that tokenizes hectares of protected tropical forest on Solana and sells them as verified carbon removal credits, biodiversity stewardship credits, and nature contribution NFTs to corporate and financial buyers across Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
InvestConservation® industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Conservation Finance / Environmental Asset Management
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)
- SIC
- Forestry (800), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Forest Carbon Projects & Ecosystem Services (Carbon Credits, Biodiversity) (IMAMAAAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK), Voluntary Carbon Offsets Trading (Verified Credits: VCM) (EUAGAIAB), Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC)
Keywords
Where InvestConservation® is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lugano
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
InvestConservation® business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- IC Token Sales: Virtual asset tokens minted by InvestConservation proving contractual rights to carbon and biodiversity on specific land plots. Tokens are sold through the company's marketplace with value derived from underlying conservation assets.
- Carbon Removal Credits: Verified carbon removals from mature tropical forests backed by scientific measurement via flux towers. Credits issued under ICROA-endorsed methodology for projects in Key Biodiversity Areas with social benefits.
- Nature Contribution Credits: Nature contributions linking hectares protected to unique tokens, making contributions tangible and fully traceable. Each hectare protected is represented by a unique token with 50-year protection commitment.
- Biodiversity Stewardship Credits (IBSC): Verified tradeable credits linking commodity land footprints to equivalent protected High Conservation Value (HCV) forest areas. Each hectare used for production is matched with one hectare of protected HCV forest.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual hectare tokens - Tapichalaca Reserve |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nature Contribution projects |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Biodiversity Stewardship Credits (IBSC) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
InvestConservation® product offering
Product offeringCore offering
InvestConservation sells verified conservation investment products — Carbon Removal Credits, Biodiversity Stewardship Credits, and Nature Contributions — represented as IC Tokens (NFTs on the Solana blockchain) where one token equals one hectare of protected tropical forest for 50 years. The company runs fully managed conservation projects in Key Biodiversity Areas across Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia, retaining a 15% management fee while directing 85% of every dollar to on-the-ground conservation partners, with project outcomes independently verified via flux tower carbon measurement, AI bioacoustic soundscape analysis, and satellite monitoring.
Product overview
InvestConservation® operates a unified conservation investment platform comprising three core credit products: Carbon Removal Credits (verified via flux tower atmospheric measurements under ICROA-endorsed methodology), Biodiversity Stewardship Credits (linking commodity supply chains to protected HCV forests), and Nature Contributions (fully managed programs linking hectares to tokenized conservation outcomes). The platform is anchored by IC Tokens (NFTs on Solana blockchain) that represent contractual rights to carbon and biodiversity on specific land plots, with 1 token = 1 hectare protected for 50 years. Currently supporting five active conservation projects in Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia, the platform combines AI-powered soundscape analysis, satellite monitoring, and camera traps for independent verification, directing 85% of investment to on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Carbon Removal Credits Verified carbon removal credits issued under ICROA-endorsed SOCALCARBON methodology, based on actual net carbon removal measured in real time through atmospheric monitoring via flux towers. Projects are located in Key Biodiversity Areas in tropical forests (Brazil, Indonesia). Designed for corporate and financial buyers seeking measured, third-party-verified carbon removals rather than estimates.
- Biodiversity Stewardship Credits (IBSC) Tradeable credits linking one hectare of High Conservation Value tropical forest protected for 25 years to each hectare used for commodity production, enabling companies to embed verified conservation impact directly in their supply chains. Targets commodity producers seeking compliance-driven sustainability and value-based governance outcomes.
- Nature Contributions Fully managed nature contribution programs linking business activities to verified tropical forest conservation. Each contribution funds protection of a specific hectare of tropical forest (50-year commitment), with data-driven verification and annual impact reporting designed for CSR communications, brand engagement, and sustainability storytelling.
- IC Tokens (NFTs) Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) minted by InvestConservation on the Solana blockchain, representing contractual rights to carbon and biodiversity on a specific land plot. Each token equals one hectare of tropical forest protected for 50 years and is operated as a virtual asset via InvestConservation's proprietary marketplace with KYC registration.
Quantifiable outcome
- 85% of every dollar invested goes directly to on-the-ground conservation efforts
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use InvestConservation®
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
InvestConservation® technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
InvestConservation® partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.
- Fundación JocotococorePrimary conservation partner managing on-the-ground reserves in Ecuador including Tapichalaca, Yanacocha, Copalinga, and Canandé. Jocotoco is Ecuador's largest private non-profit conservation organization employing over 150 people across 18 reserves. Has saved multiple species from brink of extinction.
- The Nature ConservancyflagshipOne of the world's largest conservation organizations, featured as a trusted partnership on InvestConservation's homepage. Global conservation leader providing credibility and potential collaborative opportunities.
- Investors for NaturecoreFeatured as trusted partnership on homepage. Organization focused on channeling investment toward nature-based solutions.
- Green Future ProjectcorePartner that has acquired multiple IC tokens (Tapichalaca tokens #01, #02, #21). Founded in 2020, founder Pietro Pasolini serves as Director at InvestConservation.
- Biodiversity Credit AlliancecoreFeatured as trusted partnership on homepage. Alliance focused on developing and standardizing biodiversity credit markets.
- OrbifysupportingTechnology partner featured in partner network. Likely provides satellite or monitoring technology for conservation verification.
- HyphensupportingTechnology partner in the partner network. Environmental technology provider.
- Climate CollectivesupportingPartner network member focused on climate solutions and collective action.
- Green Fintech NetworksupportingPartner in fintech network for green/environmental finance solutions.
- UplinkflagshipWorld Economic Forum's open innovation platform through which InvestConservation won Top Innovator status. Provides access to high-profile events, global visibility, and networks of potential partners, collaborators, and investors. 3-year Engagement Programme.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
InvestConservation® competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Regen Network: Regen Network is a public blockchain for ecological assets, including carbon and biodiversity credits issued and traded on-chain. Emerging peer in on-chain registry/issuance of nature-based carbon and biodiversity credits.
- Open Forest Protocol: Open Forest Protocol is a blockchain-based platform that tokenizes verified afforestation/reforestation carbon credits. Closely comparable emerging peer in on-chain forestry carbon credits and crypto-native conservation finance.
Broad incumbents
- South Pole Group: South Pole is a large, established carbon project developer and advisory firm working on REDD+, afforestation and nature-based solutions globally. Broad incumbent offering overlapping products (carbon credits, nature-based solutions) at much greater scale.
- Verra: Verra operates the VCS Program, the dominant global standard for voluntary carbon credits including nature-based and forestry credits. A registry/standard incumbent whose methodology decisions shape demand for ICROA-endorsed credits like InvestConservation's.
Direct peers
- Cloverly: Cloverly is a carbon credit API and marketplace that distributes nature-based and removal credits to enterprise buyers. Direct peer in selling nature-based credits through a tech-enabled distribution layer.
- NCX (Nori): NCX (formerly Nori) is a carbon removal marketplace focused on nature-based and agricultural soil carbon, using tokenized credits. Direct peer in tokenized nature-based carbon credit issuance and marketplace distribution.
- Sylvera: Sylvera provides independent ratings and MRV analytics for nature-based carbon projects, including forests. Directly comparable as a tech/data layer that competes for the same corporate carbon buyer diligence workflow InvestConservation targets.
- Patch (Bezos Earth Fund portfolio): Patch is a carbon credit API and marketplace distributing high-quality nature-based and tech-based credits to enterprise software platforms. Direct peer in tech-enabled distribution of nature-based credits to corporate buyers.
- Moss.Earth: Moss.Earth issues tokenized carbon credits (MCO2) from Amazon rainforest conservation on a public blockchain. Direct peer in tokenized tropical forest carbon credits sold to corporate buyers.
- Pachama: Pachama is a nature-based carbon credit marketplace that uses satellite data and ML to verify forest carbon projects and connect buyers to high-integrity credits — a direct functional peer in tech-enabled nature-based carbon issuance and verification.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
InvestConservation® social profiles
Digital presenceInvestConservation® compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
InvestConservation® financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
InvestConservation® leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
InvestConservation® funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
InvestConservation® M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about InvestConservation®
What does InvestConservation® do?
InvestConservation sells verified conservation investment products — Carbon Removal Credits, Biodiversity Stewardship Credits, and Nature Contributions — represented as IC Tokens (NFTs on the Solana blockchain) where one token equals one hectare of protected tropical forest for 50 years. The company runs fully managed conservation projects in Key Biodiversity Areas across Ecuador, Brazil, and Indonesia, retaining a 15% management fee while directing 85% of every dollar to on-the-ground conservation partners, with project outcomes independently verified via flux tower carbon measurement, AI bioacoustic soundscape analysis, and satellite monitoring.
Is InvestConservation® a public or private company?
InvestConservation® is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was InvestConservation® founded?
InvestConservation® was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is InvestConservation® based?
InvestConservation® is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does InvestConservation® make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. IC Token Sales are the primary driver. The others are carbon Removal Credits, nature Contribution Credits and biodiversity Stewardship Credits (IBSC).
Who are InvestConservation®'s main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Regen Network and Open Forest Protocol. Broad incumbents are South Pole Group and Verra. Direct peers are Cloverly, NCX (Nori), Sylvera, Patch (Bezos Earth Fund portfolio), Moss.Earth and Pachama.
Does InvestConservation® have an API?
No public API is recorded for InvestConservation®.
What industry is InvestConservation® in?
InvestConservation®'s product category is Conservation Finance / Environmental Asset Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAAAJ, Forest Carbon Projects & Ecosystem Services (Carbon Credits, Biodiversity), with a secondary code of IMAMAJAK, Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES). Its NAICS code is 11531 and its SIC code is 800.