CSSF-Regulated Fund
Structured as a Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF), regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Investment advisory by Prosperise Capital LLP (FCA-authorised).
EU CRCF Compliant
Fully aligned with EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (Regulation 2024/3012). ISO 14064-2 verified carbon capture with TUV Austria audit.
Scientifically Validated
16+ years of paulownia research by University of Bonn (Prof. Dr. Ralf Pude). ReCO2Cert standard by bio innovation park Rheinland e.V.
>20%
Target IRR
>9x
Target MOIC
>5%
Cash Yield p.a.
from Year 2
12-15
Year Horizon
Timber (Paulownia)45%
12-year rotation cycle, premium lightweight hardwood, EUR 600-1200/m³
Carbon Credits25%
~30 tCO²/ha/yr, ISO 14064-2 certified, CRCF-ready, EUR 40-70/t target
Agriculture (Intercropping)20%
Garlic, aloe vera, legumes, mint — cash flow from Year 2
Land Appreciation10%
Regenerative upgrading of desertification-threatened land in Southern Europe
Key Fund Metrics
>20%
Target IRR
>9x
Target MOIC
>5% p.a.
Cash Yield
EUR 50M
Fund Size
12-15 yr
Horizon
Year 8
Break-even
IMPORTANT: These are target returns based on the current financial model and baseline scenario assumptions. Actual results may differ materially. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For professional and qualified investors only.
| Fund Size | EUR 50M |
| Structure | Luxembourg RAIF (CSSF-regulated) |
| Classification | Article 9 SFDR — Dark Green |
| Geography | Southern Europe (Spain) |
| Project Size | >2,500 ha |
| Management Fee | 2.0% p.a. |
| Performance Fee | 20% |
| Breakeven | Year 8 |
>30cm
Trunk diameter in 7 years
270-320
kg/m³ — Ultra lightweight
420°C
Flash point (vs. spruce 250°C)
12 yr
Cycle (vs. 80 yr traditional)
Premium Timber
- High-value applications: furniture, musical instruments, surfboards, aerospace
- Naturally resistant to pests — no pesticides needed
- Market price EUR 600-1,200/m³ for quality timber
Carbon Capture Champion
- ~30 tCO² per hectare per year — verified ISO 14064-2
- Large leaves capture more CO² than most tree species
- CRCF-ready for EU carbon removal certification
CPVO-Certified Hybrid Cultivars
- Exclusively non-invasive, sterile hybrids — EU CPVO-registered, zero risk of uncontrolled spread
- Drought-resistant, ideal for Southern European climate
- Regenerative impact on degraded agricultural land, promoting native biodiversity
Phase 1
Year 1–3: Establishment & Early Revenue
🌱
Paulownia Planting
Young trees establish root systems, rapid vertical growth begins
🍄
Aloe Vera
Thrives in partial shade, pharmaceutical/cosmetics demand, harvest from Year 1
🧄
Garlic
High-value cash crop, natural pest deterrent, nitrogen-fixing companion
🌿
Legumes
Soil nitrogen fixation, ground cover, organic matter buildup
Phase 2
Year 4–12: Maturation & Full Production
🌳
Paulownia Maturity
Full canopy development, timber quality optimisation, carbon sequestration peaks
🍃
Mint
Shade-tolerant, essential oils market, continuous harvest cycle
🪨
Soil Building
Organic matter increases, mycorrhizal networks, water retention improves
📈
System Dynamics
Self-reinforcing ecosystem, reduced input costs, maximised carbon credits
Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)
EUR 3 Bn
Estimated market size 2026
- USD 3.50-15/t current pricing
- Quality-driven with CCP label
- Consolidation phase — premium credits outperform
VERDANTIS Focus
EU CRCF
EUR 40-70/t
Realistic target range
- Regulation 2024/3012
- ETS parity target: EUR 78-138/t
- Registration launched March 2025
EU CBAM
~EUR 83/t
Q4 2025 reference price
- Regulation 2023/956
- >12,000 applications filed
- Full compliance phase active since Jan 2026
ESG & Regulatory Compliance
9
Article 9 SFDR
ISO
ISO 14064-2
VCS
Verra VCS
Verified Carbon Standard
GS
Gold Standard
Premium Carbon Credits
CSRD
CSRD/ESRS Ready
SBTi
SBTi Compatible
University of Bonn
Prof. Dr. Ralf Pude
Leading global authority on paulownia research with over 16 years of field trials and scientific publications. The university's Campus Klein-Altendorf is home to Europe's largest paulownia research programme.
- Growth optimisation & cultivar selection
- Carbon sequestration measurement
- Timber quality analysis
bio innovation park Rheinland e.V.
bioIP — ReCO²Cert Standard
Developer of the ReCO²Cert carbon certification standard, purpose-built for agroforestry carbon removal. Provides the scientific framework for verifiable, long-term carbon sequestration.
- ReCO²Cert carbon standard
- Global paulownia benchmarking
- Environmental monitoring systems
TÜV
TÜV Austria / Müller-BBM
Independent environmental audit & carbon verification
Deloitte
Deloitte
Corporate audit & financial reporting
1
Segregation of Duties
Strategy, operations, science, and audit are handled by independent entities.
2
Third-Party Verification
Independent auditors (TÜV Austria, Deloitte) verify all claims and processes.
3
ISO 14064-2 Carbon
Internationally recognised standard for quantifying carbon sequestration.
4
CPVO Registered Cultivars
Sterile hybrids prevent invasive spread — EU plant variety protection.
5
EU CRCF Compliance
Aligned with Regulation 2024/3012 for premium carbon credit pricing.
6
Physical Asset Backing
Investment is backed by real land and biological assets — tangible collateral.
7
Scientific Monitoring
Continuous monitoring by University of Bonn and bioIP research teams.
8
Multiple Liquidity Windows
Cash yields from Year 2, timber harvests, carbon credit sales, land sales.
Fund Vehicle
VERDANTIS RAIF
Luxembourg — CSSF-regulated
Investment Advisor
Prosperise Capital LLP
London — FCA-authorised
Operations
New Innovia S.L.
Spain — 100% ALVEON
Science & Research
Uni Bonn & bioIP
16+ years Paulownia R&D
Independent Audit
TÜV Austria & Deloitte
Environmental & Corporate
Leadership Team
DR
D. Roethig
CEO
Strategic vision, investor relations, and overall direction of the VERDANTIS platform.
MG
Marc Giraudon
COO
Operational excellence, process management, and day-to-day execution across all entities.
WG
Wolfgang Grohnert
Business Development
Institutional investor engagement, distribution strategy, and partnership development.
PO
Percy von Oheimb-Loup
R&D
Research coordination, scientific partnerships, and innovation in agroforestry systems.
Operational Partners
NI
New Innovia S.L.
Field Operations — Spain
100% subsidiary of ALVEON Partners AG. Cultivation, land management & marketing operations.
CF
C. Fernández
Head of Agronomy (New Innovia)
Plantation design, intercropping optimisation, and on-ground agricultural operations.
PK
P. Kahstein
Project Management
Project delivery, timeline management, and coordination of field operations.
LM
L. Müller
ESG & Compliance
SFDR reporting, carbon credit certification, EU regulatory compliance.
S. Zuhr
Associate
Investment analysis, due diligence support, and portfolio monitoring.
Scientific & Audit Partners
University of Bonn
Prof. Dr. Ralf Pude — Paulownia Research
bioIP Rheinland e.V.
ReCO²Cert Standard
TÜV
TÜV Austria / Müller-BBM
Environmental Audits
Deloitte
Deloitte
Financial Audit
Optimal Climate
High solar irradiance, extended growing season, mild winters — accelerated biomass growth
EU Regulatory Framework
Full CRCF, CBAM, Taxonomy, and SFDR compliance within the European Union
Regenerative Opportunity
Upgrading desertification-threatened land — aligned with EU rural development priorities
Reduced Frost Risk
Mediterranean climate eliminates the primary risk factor for paulownia plantations
London
Strategy & Capital
United Kingdom
Cham
Holding
Switzerland
Madrid
Operations
Spain
Milan
Distribution
Italy
Miami
US Distribution | Florida, USA
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Luxembourg RAIF — CSSF Regulated | Prosperise Capital LLP — FCA-authorised Advisor
VERDANTIS Impact Capital is structured as a Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF), regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Investment advisory services are provided by Prosperise Capital LLP, authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). IMPORTANT: Target returns are based on the current financial model and baseline scenario assumptions. Actual results may differ materially. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.