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Illustrative Portuguese agroforestry site with Paulownia, lavender and coriander
Portugal · Lda. planned · 2026

The future of
green value creation.

Sustainable forestry meets regenerative agriculture: across 250 hectares in Portugal, we combine fast-growing Paulownia trees for high-quality, CO₂-sequestering timber with the cultivation of organic lavender and organic coriander as early revenue sources. In addition, we generate CO₂ certificates under the Verra standard — for measurable climate impact and long-term profitability. The seed phase funds the investable project status: the Portuguese company (Lda.), land, water and the funding strategy.

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250 ha
Target corridor Portugal
200 ha Paulownia + 40 ha lavender + 10 ha coriander
Seed
Phase 1 financing
Funds Lda., land, water, organic and funding checks
5+
Revenue layers
Organic coriander · Organic lavender oil · Hydrolate · CO₂ certificates · Timber
Early
Equity · Phase 1
Shares in the Kiri Verde vehicle — terms in the pitch deck
Illustrative land-use visualisation with Paulownia rows, separate lavender block and coriander field
Visualisation

Three land-use logics,
one project.

The visualisation deliberately separates Paulownia rows, a lavender block and a coriander field. Tree spacing, machinery access, water and maintenance routes are considered from the start. Illustrative visualisation, not a site photograph.

200 ha Paulownia 40 ha Lavender 10 ha Coriander
Our Mission

A new generation of
sustainable forestry and agriculture.

KIRI VERDE stands for a new generation of sustainable forestry and agriculture. We create ecological, social and economic value through a resilient, scalable agroforestry model:

Impact & ESG

Why KIRI VERDE

KIRI VERDE unites ecological impact with economic substance. Our agroforestry concept shows that climate action, biodiversity and returns are not a contradiction: on previously idle land in Portugal, we develop productive ecosystems that combine fast-growing Paulownia trees for high-quality, CO₂-sequestering timber with the cultivation of lavender and coriander. The result is a multi-layered value-creation model that strengthens regional economic cycles and creates sustainable jobs, promotes biodiversity and soil health, and demonstrably sequesters CO₂ — in line with the goals of the EU Green Deal. For investors with ESG ambitions, KIRI VERDE offers a scalable, real-economy impact investment that combines lasting ecological effect with long-term economic stability.

Location & Species

Why Portugal.
Why Paulownia.

Both decisions reinforce each other: Portugal offers the climate, funding environment and land potential — Paulownia provides the growth profile to match. Not a theoretical construct, but operational factors that work in concert.

01
Fast-growing commercial timber

Paulownia is among the fastest-growing commercial timber species in the world. Phoenix One is the planned variety — with applications in furniture, construction and specialist markets. Portugal provides the matching climate and land profile: Mediterranean conditions, an active funding environment and established structures for EU investors.

Reference: public Phoenix One material; site and variety validation in Phase 1

02
Active EU funding framework

Portugal has relevant EU, national and regional funding corridors for agroforestry, organic farming and biodiversity. KIRI VERDE builds its project structure — Lda., land, organic concept, funding applications — systematically to make those corridors accessible.

EU/Portugal funding environment; formal applications in Phase 1

03
CO₂ certificates and early revenue layers

We certify our plantations through Verra VCS (Verified Carbon Standard, methodology VM0047 v1.1 — active since May 2025 for exactly this kind of agroforestry project). Lavender and coriander, as separate early fields, deliver early cashflow before the timber matures.

Business Model

Five revenue layers.
Staggered.

Organic coriander · Organic lavender (angustifolia) · Hydrolate (lavender water from distillation) · CO₂ certificates · Paulownia timber. A staged model with five revenue layers: early crops provide first cashflow, lavender products and CO₂ certificates come in the build-up phase, high-quality timber is the long-term asset layer. Each layer is evidenced individually by land, organic status and market validation.

01
Premium Timber
Long-term · from year 5 · harvest of 25% of the area

Sustainable timber construction with Paulownia: our trees (Phoenix One) grow exceptionally fast and sequester four to six times more CO₂ than conventional hardwoods. The result is a high-quality, light and stable timber for furniture production, construction and innovative material solutions. The planting permit for Portugal has been granted.

02
CO₂ certificates
Planned · first credits from year 2/3

Agroforestry and afforestation land generates verifiable CO₂ certificates. KIRI VERDE certifies through Verra VCS (VM0047) — measurement and verification of CO₂ sequestration (MRV) are a fixed part of our certification process.

First credits after roughly 2–3 years. Baseline and MRV verification run through Verra VCS (Verified Carbon Standard).
03
Organic lavender, hydrolate, organic coriander
Early layer · from setup phase

40 ha of organic lavender (angustifolia) and 10 ha of organic coriander are planned as separate early fields. Lavender oil, hydrolate (plant water from distillation) and organic fertiliser/mulch add revenue; coriander brings earlier cashflow.

Cash flow bridge: Coriander is planned as an annual crop, while lavender produces oil and hydrolate (plant water) only after operational setup. Organic claims apply only after certification.
Starting assumption: 40 ha organic lavender + 10 ha organic coriander. Yield figures remain model values until land and market validation.

Five revenue layers interlock into a resilience architecture: coriander and lavender carry early, CO₂ certificates are the growing upside, and timber is the long-term asset layer. Several layers instead of a single bet — that gives the model a broad foundation.

Financing & Roadmap

Two phases.
Clear milestones.

The goal of the first round is a fully review-ready Portugal project: legal structure, land, water, organic and funding strategy — the evidence package that turns a plausible idea into a bankable foundation.

Phase 1 · Preparation

Evidence Pack
250 ha target model

Seed capital · setup phase
Investor receives early equity in the planned Kiri Verde vehicle
  • Land review, lease negotiation and purchase-option assessment for fallow land
  • Water rights, soil samples and irrigation planning
  • Variety and supplier selection for Phoenix One
  • Commission incorporation of the Portuguese company (Lda.), tax registration and tax structure
  • Apply for organic conversion and certification (registration)
  • Commission Portuguese funding strategy and financial plan
  • Prepare 10 ha coriander and 40 ha lavender as early fields
Timeline: 2026–2027 · formal evidence before Phase 2 round
Phase 2 · Scaling

Buildout & Scaling
Full Portugal Operations

Follow-on financing after Phase 1 milestones
  • Capital base for a grant/credit structure as target path
  • Build 200 ha Paulownia plus 40 ha lavender and 10 ha coriander
  • Preliminary CO₂ analysis, measurement and verification of CO₂ sequestration (MRV) and certification body path after land securing
  • Build up lavender processing and by-products
  • Development of direct timber sales channel (large buyers, furniture / construction)
  • Mid-term: scaling towards 1,000 ha
Trigger: Lda., land, water, funding strategy and a robust data room
Financing logic: seed capital creates the prerequisites; Phase 2 opens the larger target path
EU/PT
Portugal / EU funding programmes (PEPAC, IFAP)
available as target path
BIO
EU funding programme (PRR) / Bioeconomia
to be applied for after Lda. incorporation and land securing
P2
Substantial grant/credit structure
as target corridor after Phase 2
Use of proceeds Phase 1
Land / lease / water review
Focus
Lda. / legal / tax
Required
Funding strategy / finance plan
Commissioning
Organic / soil / variety check
Evidence
Coriander / lavender / ops
Start
Team

Experience from the
core market.

The team brings operational Paulownia experience, sales strength and local execution capability.

Founder & CEO
Manuel de Sousa
Managing Director · KIRI VERDE Operations

30+ years of experience in agriculture and corporate management. Specialist in cultivation planning, variety selection and international logistics. Leads strategy, day-to-day operations and partner development.

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COO
Marco Lange
Operational execution · landscaping and horticulture

Master craftsman in landscaping and horticulture. Responsible for planting, maintenance, irrigation and infrastructure. Experienced in building large-scale green-space projects.

Head of Business Development
Oliver Schwarz
Sales & Investor Relations

35+ years of sales and business development experience in complex markets. Responsible for business development, investor conversations and partner building, as well as detailed questions on subsidies and CO₂ certification.

Contact through investor enquiry
Timing

Why now.

In 2026, four structural factors converge: an active funding environment, an established CO₂ standard, long lead times for timber and certificate revenues, and a market that rewards early groundwork. Not a marketing thesis — a sober read of where the conditions stand.

I
Portugal funding environment is active

EU, national and regional programmes create a relevant environment. KIRI VERDE can only benefit if land, Lda., advisory mandate and applications are formally set up in the correct sequence.

II
CO₂ certification standard Verra VCS VM0047 v1.1 is active

The recognised Verra VCS methodology for agroforestry and afforestation (VM0047 v1.1) has been active since May 2025. KIRI VERDE certifies through exactly this standard — baseline, measurement and verification of CO₂ sequestration (MRV) and verification are part of our process.

III
Portfolio development takes time

Timber, certificate and lavender revenues need lead time. Building the legal, agronomic and funding evidence now reduces later delay.

IV
Preparation over overclaiming

Incorporation of the Portuguese company (Lda.), supplier selection, funding advisory, organic checks and land securing are Phase 1 milestones. Structure it cleanly in legal terms first, then scale.

Our Promise

KIRI VERDE combines economic success with ecological responsibility. With every planting and every harvest, we invest in a greener future — for generations to come.

Investor Interest

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conversation.

This preview is not a public round. We are speaking selectively with a small group of investors who will accompany the development of Phase 1.

Phase 1 terms: Investors in Phase 1 receive early equity in the planned Kiri Verde vehicle. This seed tranche funds the milestones that make a later grant and credit structure ready for investor review. Terms, structure and equity share are set out in the pitch deck and in conversation.
Pitch Deck (confidential, password-protected)
Direct contact
Oliver Schwarz
Head of Business Development
o.r.schwarz@web.de
Manuel de Sousa
CEO & Founder
Operations contact after first enquiry
Direct contact

Please start investor conversations directly by email. This avoids losing enquiries to a static website backend.

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Open email to Oliver
Oliver Schwarz
Head of Business Development
o.r.schwarz@web.de
Manuel de Sousa
Operations contact after first conversation
Introduced after scheduling