This fintech platform finances and executes regenerative land transformation projects for small Amazonian farmers. The company provides technical assistance and digital management systems to maximize land efficiency and farmer income. Sanctu connects these producers directly to major corporate buyers, ensuring fair pricing for sustainably produced goods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Small farmers in the Amazon often lack the resources and technology needed to restore degraded land effectively. This limits their income potential and hinders large-scale reforestation efforts crucial for carbon sequestration and biodiversity.
Solution
Sanctu provides a platform that empowers these farmers to convert degraded land into biodiverse forests using geospatial technology and forest science. The platform offers financial support, technological tools, and economic incentives, enabling farmers to reforest the Amazon on a large scale. By participating in reforestation and agroforestry projects, farmers can significantly increase their income through the sale of high-quality carbon credits and bioproducts. Sanctu leverages satellite imagery and on-the-ground measurements to track restoration progress, ensuring transparency for carbon credit buyers.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes small farmers and landowners in the Amazon region with partially deforested land, as well as businesses seeking to purchase high-quality carbon credits.
Features
- Sanctu OS: An operating system designed to aid in Amazon reforestation efforts.
- Guardian App: Facilitates seed collection and participation in the land preparation process.
- Geospatial Technology: Utilized to design optimal restoration and agroforestry projects.
- Mini-Laboratories: Employed for seed enrichment and organization using advanced technology.
- Satellite Monitoring: Tracks reforestation growth and provides real-time transparency for carbon credit buyers.
- Financial Tools: Provides farmers with access to financial information, payment history, and financing options.