Silva organizes the supply chain for native seedlings and seeds, connecting certified nurseries with ecological restoration projects. The company facilitates the large-scale production, purchase, and sale of native plant material, ensuring diversity, quality, and volume for carbon credit developers and environmental compensation initiatives. They provide comprehensive support to partners, streamlining logistics and quality assurance across the supply chain.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Environmental restoration projects in Brazil face challenges in sourcing native seedlings and seeds due to a fragmented supply chain. Nurseries often lack predictable revenue streams, while project implementers struggle with timely delivery and quality assurance.
Solution
Silva is a platform designed to streamline the supply chain for native seedlings and seeds in Brazil, connecting nurseries with environmental restoration projects. The platform provides nurseries with predictable revenue through access to a wider market and technical support. For project implementers, Silva simplifies the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of quality seedlings and seeds for ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation) projects, SAFs (Agroforestry Systems), environmental compensation, and regulatory compliance. Silva offers transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain, from supplier selection to production monitoring.
Target Audience
Silva targets nurseries specializing in native Brazilian flora and organizations involved in environmental restoration projects, including project implementers, environmental agencies, and companies seeking to offset their environmental impact.
Features
- Online marketplace connecting nurseries and project implementers for native seedlings and seeds.
- Supplier certification and regular technical visits to ensure quality standards are met.
- Order tracking and production monitoring for transparency and traceability.
- Platform for managing financial transactions between nurseries and buyers.
- Support for ARR projects, SAFs, environmental compensation, and regulatory compliance.