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A big thank you to everyone who has already joined us in transforming agriculture and combatting climate change through biochar.🔗 In our latest blog, read about our mission, the impact of your investments, and how you can still get involved. Every share and contribution expands our ability to empower more smallholder farmers and enhance our planet's...","published_at":"2024-06-27T08:39:03Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/174263","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/174263"},{"id":174202,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:174202","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Carbon Conversations EP20","preview":"🌿 Sharing our latest podcast episode:Leading Decarbonization: Dora Branyan on the Impact of Biofuels and Bioproducts.I sit down with Dora, Director of Sustainability \u0026 External Relations at Marquis Energy Global to delve into how biofuels and bioproducts are paving the way for greener industries and contributing to global decarbonization efforts. 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Nathan shares insights from his recent visit to our projects in #Kenya, highlighting the unique challenges, opportunities, and the pivotal role of impact investing in driving social and environmental progress.Tune in to watch or listen at the links below:🔗 For Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gam-zuKH🔗 For Ap...","published_at":"2024-04-08T02:52:06Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/172277","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/172277"},{"id":172077,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:172077","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Stories from the field - Sunday R\u0026amp;D","preview":"This Sunday Aom, our Global Head of Development and Compliance, conducted field tests to measure the PM2.5 air quality, as well as detect any CH4 emissions from our biochar production process. This behind-the-scenes look demonstrates the rigorous standards and commitment to transparency that drive our work at Biochar Life. Aom will soon share a report offering valuable insights from the data she has collected.","published_at":"2024-04-01T09:34:19Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/172077","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/172077"},{"id":171965,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:171965","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Behind the Scenes of Biochar Life's Audit Process","preview":"Last week our team in Thailand, led by Country Manager Aom, embarked on a critical phase of our mission: the audit process. These images capture the collaboration between our farmers, verifiers, and the audit team, highlighting the thoroughness and commitment that underpins our work at Biochar Life. It takes a collective effort to ensure transparency, integrity, and the highest standards in biochar production and application. As a team we're building a sustainable future through our work with...","published_at":"2024-03-27T06:41:22Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/171965","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/171965"},{"id":171837,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:171837","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Biochar is Life","preview":"Join Mercy Awuor Ogembo, our Country Manager in Kenya, as she demonstrates the transformative process of mixing biochar with soil. In this video, Mercy highlights the remarkable benefits of biochar for enhancing soil fertility, boosting crop yields, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices as she spends time at one of the farms our teams are working on.","published_at":"2024-03-22T06:23:33Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/171837","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/171837"},{"id":171733,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:171733","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Check out Carbonsations - a podcast with our CEO","preview":"🆕 Check out the new episode of\u0026nbsp;#Carbonsations\u0026nbsp;a podcast by Carbon Herald. On their latest episode Violet George caught up with our CEO and Co-Founder,\u0026nbsp;Jason Highberger, to discuss all things\u0026nbsp;#biochar.🔊 Listen in to learn about the tremendous impact we are making on the lives of smallholder farmers in the developing world, while also removing planet-warming\u0026nbsp;#CO2\u0026nbsp;from the atmosphere.🎙 The full episode can be found here:\u0026nbsp;Apple Podcasts -\u0026nbsp;https://lnkd.in/dg...","published_at":"2024-03-19T13:21:57Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/171733","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/171733"},{"id":171308,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:171308","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Insights and Innovations: With Mona Singh and Team","preview":"In our latest video update, join us as Mona Singh, our Global Head of Data Integrity \u0026 Technology, shares her insights and learnings from her first three months at Biochar Life. This clip, taken from an internal roundtable discussion, also features insights from Som Puttiseth, our Marketing Manager, and Sylvester Chiweza, our Malawi Country Manager, offering a holistic view of the impact and progress we're making. Discover the innovative strides we're taking in sustainable agriculture and dat...","published_at":"2024-03-05T13:02:47Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/171308","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/171308"},{"id":171095,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:171095","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"First milestone hit - thank you to the community!","preview":"We're thrilled to announce a major milestone achieved over the weekend: we've reached our initial goal of $100K in investments! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. This achievement is a significant step towards building our community and advancing toward our ultimate target of $350K.Your support fuels our mission, and together, we're making strides towards a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress!","published_at":"2024-02-26T07:00:33Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/171095","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/171095"},{"id":170965,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:170965","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Black Gold: Swapping Fire for Fertility with Biochar","preview":"Air pollution and climate change are deeply interconnected challenges that require forward-thinking and innovative solutions - In our latest blog\u0026nbsp;COO, Matt Rickard, explores the impact of open-field burning on air quality and the climate, and introduces how biochar production is a sustainable alternative. Through the Artisan method, we're turning agricultural waste into an asset for environmental health and farming. Discover how this methodology is contributing to a greener future.Biocha...","published_at":"2024-02-21T11:38:22Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/170965","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/170965"},{"id":170843,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:170843","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Chatting with the team","preview":"Here's a segment from this week's team discussion, featuring insights from Aom Kwanpiromtara Suksri, Co-Founder \u0026 Global Head of Development and Compliance, James (Jim) Greenberg, our Chairman and former Grameen Board member, and Mercy Awuor Ogembo, our County Manager in Kenya. In this highlight, Mercy shares inspiring stories directly from the farmers benefiting from our initiatives","published_at":"2024-02-16T17:01:27Z","author_name":"Matt Rickard","url":"/feed/170843","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/170843"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":276202,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276202","question":"The 2x return is very generous. How long do you expect that ROI to take?","author_name":"Malcolm Brown","votes":3,"created_at":"2024-02-14T07:44:47Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-276202","answers":[{"id":276205,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276205","answer":"Based on our current business plan and sales forecasts, investors can anticipate receiving a 2x ROI within a timeframe of 5 to 7 years. Like any investment, there is inherent risk. However, we have based our projections on conservative estimates. The demand for durable Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is projected to range from 40 to 200 million tonnes of CO2 per year, which is expected to translate into a market value of $10 billion to $40 billion by 2030. With these projections in mind, we remain optimistic about not only meeting but potentially exceeding our timeframe expectations. If you have time one day, I'd be more than happy to share our sales forecasts and business strategy with you in more detail during a call.","author_name":"Matt Rickard","votes":3,"created_at":"2024-02-14T10:22:43Z"}]},{"id":281832,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:281832","question":"Good evening. I sponsor a child through Compassion International, https://www.compassion.com/. I don't know if you have heard of them, but I want to help the villages. If I understand Biochar Life's business, it can be a Godsend to this organization. I believe in Biochar Life. I am glad I am an investor, but I am just trying to understand its potential. I hope I am asking a question that is appropriate.","author_name":"Mercile Pierce","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-04-19T17:37:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-281832","answers":[{"id":281939,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:281939","answer":"Dear Mercile Pearce, Thank you for your investment in the futures of the communities we serve. Our goal is to help communities build self-sufficiency and food security through improved crop yields, cleaner air, and added cash income to send their children to school. Your support through Compassion seems well aligned with our goals of supporting families. If you think they would be interested in offering biochar training in the rural communities that they serve, please put them in contact with us through our founders, Warm Heart Worldwide (https://www.warmheartworldwide.org).","author_name":"Jason Highberger","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-04-21T06:59:45Z"}]},{"id":277240,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:277240","question":"Hi. Are you doing this in Thailand?","author_name":"James Austin Farrell","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-25T08:44:29Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-277240","answers":[{"id":277283,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:277283","answer":"Hi James - Yes, we started out in Thailand and though today the majority of our farmer teams and production is in East Africa we expect to see accelerated growth in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries over the next couple of years. We will continue to train and onboard more farmers accordingly.","author_name":"Matt Rickard","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-25T23:38:47Z"}]},{"id":276203,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276203","question":"Thanks for the opportunity. I have reserved an amount. Can I just ask if this is different from existing carbon credit markets? They seem to be a bit misunderstood and going through some scandals, so am keen to understand how Biochar interacts with them. And related to that, does this drive real long term removal of carbon from the environment while pushing improvements in crop yields, etc?","author_name":"Malcolm Brown","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-14T07:46:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-276203","answers":[{"id":276204,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276204","answer":"Hi Malcolm - firstly, thank you for joining the community as an investor! You're correct in noting that the carbon credit market has faced challenges and misunderstandings. Biochar Life operates within a specific niche of this market, focusing on durable carbon removal through biochar. You can find a breakdown of producers and buyers of durable carbon removal at this link: https://www.cdr.fyi/ Durable Carbon Removal: Biochar is recognised as a form of durable carbon removal because it involves converting agricultural waste into a stable form of carbon that can remain sequestered in the soil for thousands of years. Unlike some carbon credit schemes that may be temporary or reversible (such as tree planting, which risks carbon release through fires or logging), biochar provides a permanent solution to carbon sequestration. This permanence makes biochar an appealing and reliable option within the carbon credit markets, especially for investors and stakeholders seeking long-term environmental benefits. Agricultural Benefits: In addition to carbon sequestration, biochar significantly contributes to agricultural improvement. When used as a soil amendment, biochar enhances soil fertility, increases water retention, and can lead to better crop yields. This not only aids in the fight against climate change but also supports sustainable agricultural practices, improving food security and livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Our model is designed to benefit farmers directly by providing them with an additional income stream through biochar production and by improving their agricultural productivity. Our work with biochar not only captures carbon effectively (and immediately) but also delivers tangible improvements in agriculture, demonstrating a holistic approach to addressing climate change and supporting rural communities. I hope this helps to answer the question and please reach out if you need further information.","author_name":"Matt Rickard","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-14T09:58:53Z"}]},{"id":276177,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276177","question":"Sounds interesting. Could you please give me some specific examples of how the financial growth you expect will be reinvested in the lives of the farmers and communities you partner with? This is mentioned in the promo, but I'd love to hear some clear examples. Thanks.","author_name":"Dr Matt Yoxall","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-14T01:00:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-276177","answers":[{"id":276196,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276196","answer":"Hi Dr. Yoxall, Thank you for your question. Biochar Life's business model is designed to directly benefit the farmers we work with. We train farmers to create and ‘charge’ biochar as a fertiliser and remunerate them for producing it, which supplements their traditional earnings and provides financial stability. Additionally, using biochar as a fertiliser helps increase their crop yields, resulting in improved food security for the farmers’ families. We are also committed to fostering growth within these communities and so we prioritise hiring from within for roles such as verifiers, trainers, and coordinators, ensuring that the majority of our revenue supports local development. For more details on the breakdown of our model, let me share some of our Project Development Documents: Kenya: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jEIQYimDcpApwe3hC72ha19NDrLC6oF/view Malawi: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O3rKjHGzr2Ocpke2JsHOcIlQv2vcjTs2/view For specific examples of how this model impacts the lives of farmers and their communities, you can also visit our page on the stories of our carbon farmers: https://www.biochar.life/our-carbon-farmers. I hope this helps and please reach out if you have further questions. Thank you, Matt","author_name":"Matt Rickard","votes":3,"created_at":"2024-02-14T04:09:56Z"}]},{"id":324359,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:324359","question":"Hi Reto, thank you for your inquiry. I sent you an email with details. Also, Matt will be providing a more detailed update to you and broader investor group on sales, tech development and more going into 2026. Take care.","author_name":"Jason Highberger","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-02-04T01:01:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-324359","answers":[]},{"id":324302,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:324302","question":"How high were the Q4 sales and by when do you expect to pay out the 2 % share? Thank you.","author_name":"Reto Wey","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-02-03T10:47:41Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-324302","answers":[]},{"id":308077,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:308077","question":"When can we expect the first payout under the revenue share agreement, thank you?","author_name":"Reto Wey","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-05-14T11:26:38Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-308077","answers":[{"id":308119,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:308119","answer":"Dear Reto, Thank you for your inquiry. We are pleased to report that we successfully secured two new customer contracts in late April. We are currently in the process of confirming the cash flow timelines for these recently executed agreements. Our preliminary outlook suggests a loan repayment distribution to our investors during Q3 or Q4 of the current year. The final amount of this repayment will be contingent upon the confirmed sales revenue for the period. We are happy to address any additional questions you may have. Sincerely, Jason","author_name":"Jason Highberger","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-05-14T23:23:59Z"}]},{"id":286931,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:286931","question":"Amazing project! I'm curious what your policy is around giving back to the farmers / verifiers. Do they receive a percentage of the carbon credits they fulfill? I couldn't find information in the documents, maybe I missed it! Thanks in advance.","author_name":"Vincent Billaut","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-07-09T02:29:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/biochar.life#question-286931","answers":[{"id":286934,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:286934","answer":"Hi Vincent, Thank you for your question. Yes, we distribute proceeds from carbon credit sales to the farmers, local teams, and community. On average, we distribute 60%-80% of the sales, depending on the country. Improving the economic livelihoods of farmers and community members is a key mission of our business.","author_name":"Jason Highberger","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-07-09T03:34:11Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Sounds interesting. Could you please give me some specific examples of how the financial growth you expect will be reinvested in the lives of the farmers and communities you partner with? This is mentioned in the promo, but I'd love to hear some clear examples. Thanks.","answer":"Hi Dr. Yoxall, Thank you for your question. Biochar Life's business model is designed to directly benefit the farmers we work with. We train farmers to create and ‘charge’ biochar as a fertiliser and remunerate them for producing it, which supplements their traditional earnings and provides financial stability. Additionally, using biochar as a fertiliser helps increase their crop yields, resulting in improved food security for the farmers’ families. We are also committed to fostering growth w..."},{"question":"The 2x return is very generous. How long do you expect that ROI to take?","answer":"Based on our current business plan and sales forecasts, investors can anticipate receiving a 2x ROI within a timeframe of 5 to 7 years. Like any investment, there is inherent risk. However, we have based our projections on conservative estimates. The demand for durable Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is projected to range from 40 to 200 million tonnes of CO2 per year, which is expected to translate into a market value of $10 billion to $40 billion by 2030. With these projections in mind, we rema..."},{"question":"Thanks for the opportunity. I have reserved an amount. Can I just ask if this is different from existing carbon credit markets? They seem to be a bit misunderstood and going through some scandals, so am keen to understand how Biochar interacts with them. And related to that, d...","answer":"Hi Malcolm - firstly, thank you for joining the community as an investor! You're correct in noting that the carbon credit market has faced challenges and misunderstandings. Biochar Life operates within a specific niche of this market, focusing on durable carbon removal through biochar. You can find a breakdown of producers and buyers of durable carbon removal at this link: https://www.cdr.fyi/ Durable Carbon Removal: Biochar is recognised as a form of durable carbon removal because it involve..."},{"question":"Hi. Are you doing this in Thailand?","answer":"Hi James - Yes, we started out in Thailand and though today the majority of our farmer teams and production is in East Africa we expect to see accelerated growth in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries over the next couple of years. We will continue to train and onboard more farmers accordingly."},{"question":"Good evening. I sponsor a child through Compassion International, https://www.compassion.com/. I don't know if you have heard of them, but I want to help the villages. If I understand Biochar Life's business, it can be a Godsend to this organization. I believe in Biochar Life....","answer":"Dear Mercile Pearce, Thank you for your investment in the futures of the communities we serve. Our goal is to help communities build self-sufficiency and food security through improved crop yields, cleaner air, and added cash income to send their children to school. Your support through Compassion seems well aligned with our goals of supporting families. If you think they would be interested in offering biochar training in the rural communities that they serve, please put them in contact with..."}]}}}