The Forest
That Pays
and Heals the Planet
A European forestry fund investing in 1,000 hectares of hybrid Paulownia in Brazil. 22% IRR. 4× MOIC. Carbon negative. SFDR Article 9.
6 Reasons This Investment Stands Apart
With a focus on risk reduction and return maximisation. We have a validated market opportunity, confirmed strategic partnerships, and are raising capital to scale operations.
Premium Genetic Technology
Over 30 years of expertise in micropropagation. Partnership with a laboratory in Brazil ensures in-situ seedling multiplication, guaranteeing quality.
Integrated Supply Chain
More than 40 years of accumulated experience in agro-project management. The management team has a proven track record of execution across complex projects.
Senior Team with Track Record
Founders and advisors with proven experience in forestry, sustainable construction, investment banking and agribusiness across 3 continents.
IRONWOOTHE® Vertical Integration
The unique link between the forestry fund and the densification factory multiplies timber value by 8–10×. A highly innovative differentiator.
European Fund Structure
A fund established in Europe offers institutional confidence, international compliance and access to EU financing lines. ESG/SDG aligned, with access to demanding global investors.
Mercosul-EU Agreement Tailwind
The Mercosul-EU agreement opens a unique strategic window: well-managed reforestation projects in Brazil can supply European markets with high value-added, fully traceable certified timber.
A €900 Billion Market in Structural Transition
Global demand for certified timber is growing at 6–8% per year, driven by the construction decarbonisation imperative. Europe faces a structural deficit of 200 million m³ of timber per year by 2030. The Mercosul-EU agreement opens a unique strategic window: well-managed reforestation projects in Brazil can supply European markets with high value-added, fully traceable certified timber, precisely when structural demand is growing rapidly.
Timber demand growing 6–8%/year globally
France mandates 50% timber in public buildings — other countries will follow
EUDR creates premium for certified, traceable timber
Mercosul-EU agreement reduces tariffs on Brazilian timber exports
Hybrid Paulownia: The World's Fastest-Growing Hardwood
Known worldwide as the fastest-growing tree with significant commercial value, hybrid Paulownia varieties combine exceptional technical performance with an unparalleled positive environmental impact.
Accelerated Growth
Reaches 5–6 metres in the first year. Can achieve a diameter of 25–30 cm by the end of year 5. Harvest cycles of 5–7 years, with natural coppicing that eliminates replanting costs.
Superior Carbon Sequestration
Captures ~30 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare per year — up to 10× more than conventional reforestation species.
High-Value Timber
30% lighter than comparable hardwoods, with excellent mechanical strength.
Renewable Asset
Up to 5 harvest cycles per tree, with increasing productivity. Predictable and scalable cash flow over 30 years.
| Characteristic | Hybrid Paulownia | Eucalyptus | Pine | Poplar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturation | 5–8 years | 15–25 years | 15–20 years | 6–8 years |
| Yield (m³/ha) | 300–590 | 300–600 | 250–500 | 100–150 |
| CO₂ Sequestration (t/ha/yr) | ~30 | ~10 | ~8 | ~15 |
| Est. Price (€/m³) | €100–145 | €65–80 | €115–160 | €70–110 |
Solid Returns on a Real, Renewable Asset
WootheForest projects a return of approximately 4× invested capital over a 15-year horizon, with a 22% IRR. Free cash flow turns positive from the fifth year of operation, with recurring revenues at each harvest cycle.
Internal Rate of Return for the investor over a 15-year horizon.
Multiple on invested capital at the end of 15 years of operation.
Free Cash Flow to Firm over the first 15 years of the project.
Tonnes of CO₂ sequestered per hectare per year, with certification potential.
Revenue Structure
Use of Proceeds (€10.5M)
Timeline
An Article 9 SFDR Fund
SFDR Article 9 Compliance
The fund will be structured to meet the EU's most demanding sustainability standards, with Article 9 ESG classification — the highest level of environmental commitment.
Satellite + AI Monitoring
Continuous monitoring system via satellite supported by artificial intelligence, ensuring full traceability of forestry operations and compliance with EUDR.
European Legal Structure
Fund headquartered in Portugal or Luxembourg, providing legal certainty, regulatory transparency and access to potential tax benefits for European investors.
Key Partnerships
Protocols developed in cooperation with Embrapa, Latin America's largest agricultural research institution, and UFRRJ, ensuring greater adaptability and productivity of the species.
Protected Genetic Technology
Genetically improved seedlings developed over 12 years, with laboratories in Lisbon and Eindhoven. Variety certified as non-invasive, with international recognition.
Carbon Certification
Certification process with proprietary methodology (focusing on premium carbon removals with biogenic carbon accounting throughout the chain, including carbon stored in long-lived wood products) and internationally recognised, with potential to generate CO₂ credits from year 3, creating an additional recurring revenue stream.
The Beginning — 1,000 Hectares in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
The forestry operation plans to manage 1,250 hectares in the State of Rio de Janeiro, with 1,000 hectares dedicated to productive hybrid Paulownia planting at a density of ~713 trees per hectare. The project is structured in two complementary harvest cycles: 40% of the area with 5-year cycles and 60% with 7-year cycles, maximising the predictability and recurrence of cash flows.
"Timber will be commercialised in the global market, with a focus on plywood, LVL and micro-CLT panel manufacturers in North America, Latin America and Europe. The objective is to sign advance purchase contracts (offtake agreements) with major reference buyers."
Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) — 15 Years
Values in millions of euros. Positive from Year 5 with the 1st harvest cycle.
From €150/m³ to €1,300/m³:
The IRONWOOTHE® Technology
The group is developing in parallel an industrial wood densification unit in Portugal, with an application submitted to PT2030. The IRONWOOTHE® technology — in the patent process — transforms low-density timber into a high-performance structural material capable of replacing concrete and steel in large-scale construction.
How does the process work?
The IRONWOOTHE® process acts at the molecular level: cross-linking hemicellulose, polymerising lignin and compressing cellulose fibres. The result is a high-density carbon timber, without the use of polymers or polluting chemicals — the agents used are the same validated by the food industry.
In the case of Paulownia, the treatment is particularly effective: the timber moves from durability class DC5 (non-durable) to DC2–DC3, and its fire resistance improves from REI 15–30 min to REI 30–45 min, with slower charring. The final characteristics approach those of ipê, one of the most valued timbers on the market.
What makes IRONWOOTHE® unique?
Performance Comparison: IRONWOOTHE® vs. Reinforced Concrete
| Parameter | IRONWOOTHE® | Reinforced Concrete C25/30 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bending strength (MOR) | 100–205 MPa | ~15 MPa | 10–14× superior |
| Structural efficiency | 690 kNm/kN/m | ~95 kNm/kN/m | 6–7× superior |
| Self-weight (beam) | ~0.5 kN/m | ~1.2 kN/m | 60–70% lighter |
| Carbon footprint | Carbon negative | High CO₂ impact | Full sustainability |
| Assembly speed | Modular, fast | Curing + formwork | Much faster |
| Sale price (m³) | €1,300/m³ | — | 8–10× vs. raw timber |
Important note for investors
The IRONWOOTHE® industrial unit will absorb only ~10% of the annual production from the 1,000 ha forest (equivalent to 100 ha/year). The remaining 90% is commercialised in the global timber market. This relationship ensures that the forestry fund is completely independent of the factory's success — and that the factory has a guaranteed supply. Two distinct businesses, one unique synergy.
European Expertise, Tropical Execution
Ana Osório
🇵🇹Co-Founder
Specialist in New Business Development Strategies with a focus on Sustainability, ESG Policies and Sustainable Finance. Degree in Financial Management and Marketing.
Nuno Vale
🇵🇹Co-Founder
Founder of Ooty and Kozowood. Architect with 20+ years of experience in sustainable timber construction. Holder of the IRONWOOTHE® patent.
André Boereboom
🇳🇱Technical Partner — Genetics
CEO of Boereboom Invitro Cultures Netherlands. Specialist in plant propagation by in vitro culture and forestry technology with a proven track record.
António Horta
🇧🇷Operational Partner — Brazil
Over 40 years of professional experience in agro-project management in Brazil. Responsible for local operations, land identification and institutional relations.
Luiz Bueno
🇧🇷Operational Partner — Brazil
Specialist in forestry operations and agribusiness in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Extensive network with local institutions and regulatory bodies.
André Coelho
🇵🇹Legal & Structuring Advisor
Lawyer specialising in investment funds and alternative finance. Expert in CMVM/CSSF regulatory frameworks and SFDR compliance.
Validated Projects Globally
Paulownia Agroforestry (Spain)
Spanish project with 500+ ha of Paulownia, demonstrating the viability of the model in Southern Europe with returns comparable to those projected for WootheForest.
Carbon Plantations UK
UK-based project combining Paulownia plantations with carbon credit generation, demonstrating the dual financial and environmental value of this species in a European context.
Gresham House Forestry
Leading European forestry fund manager with €3B+ AUM, demonstrating institutional appetite for forestry assets as an alternative investment class.
Answers to the Most Common Questions
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We are looking for the first anchor investors — profiles who understand the long-term transformative potential of this project and are willing to co-build the investment thesis. If you have patient capital, a vision for sustainable impact and appetite for a high-conviction opportunity, we would like to speak with you.
Complete Pitch Deck
Detailed financial model, risk analysis and investment terms.
30-min Discovery Call
Direct conversation with the founding team.
Site Visit (Brazil)
For serious investors, we organise a visit to the identified areas.