EarthTrace

Edinburgh

EarthTrace is a UK-based earth observation analytics company specialising in historical forest analysis. They are dedicated to revolutionising forest intelligence through advanced geospatial analysis, earth observation, and remote sensing technologies. Their primary strategy is to deliver precise, actionable insights for forestry management and carbon markets.

The global investable timber market offers investors opportunities for portfolio diversification, stable returns, and multiple revenue streams. In 2024, it was estimated to be worth $132 billion USD (1). Unlike traditional financial assets, timberland provides continuous biological growth and value appreciation independent of market fluctuations. High-fidelity analysis of historical harvests, forest classes, and forest ages enables sophisticated investment strategies by precisely predicting timber yields, understanding productivity trends, and optimising harvest scheduling.

Leveraging cutting-edge data analytics and remote sensing datasets, EarthTrace empowers clients with comprehensive monitoring, predictive modelling, and reporting tools to turn passive assets into actively managed investments. By using their data products to track forest characteristics over time and monitor historical performance, investors can mitigate risks, support sustainable forestry practices, and develop more accurate valuation models. This approach not only enhances financial returns but also provides benefits such as carbon project verification and long-term land value appreciation.

(1) “Timberland’s expanding investable universe”, Gwen Busby, Nuveen Natural Capital (https://documents.nuveen.com/Documents/Nuveen/Default.aspx?uniqueId=9d64e1c0-5e72-4c70-bac3-f3e6082b19b2)

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  • Funding Stage N/A
  • Trading for <1 year
  • Employees 1-5
  • Sector Data/Analytics
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