Hectarea is an agricultural land investment platform that enables individuals to invest in sustainable farming projects starting from €500, providing monthly rental income from farmers while supporting ecological practices. The platform addresses the challenge of land access for new farmers by facilitating investments that promote environmentally responsible agriculture and ensure stable returns for investors.
Funding
$530K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to land and capital remains a significant barrier for new farmers and those seeking to transition to sustainable agriculture. Traditional financing options often fail to support ecological farming practices, hindering the growth of environmentally responsible agriculture.
Solution
Hectarea provides an agricultural land investment platform that connects individuals with farmers committed to sustainable practices, enabling them to invest in farming projects from €500. Investors receive monthly rental income derived from the farmers' land use, while simultaneously supporting ecological agriculture and facilitating land access for new entrants. The platform offers a simulator to project potential returns and allows investors to diversify their portfolios across various agricultural sectors, including cereals, vegetables, flowers, and vineyards. Hectarea aims to foster a closer relationship between investors and farmers through a dedicated investor space, promoting transparency and engagement.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals seeking stable, impactful investments aligned with sustainable agriculture, as well as farmers requiring access to land and capital to support ecological farming practices.
Features
- Online platform for investing in agricultural land starting from €500
- Detailed project presentations with key figures and videos of project leaders
- Online simulator to project potential investment returns
- Diversification across various agricultural sectors (cereals, vegetables, flowers, vineyards, etc.)
- Monthly rental income paid by farmers
- Dedicated investor space for communication and updates from farmers
- Support for ecological and environmentally responsible agriculture