Today climatetech companies Pina Earth and Tree.ly have announced that they have joined forces to build Europe’s first full-stack forest carbon platform.
Pina Earth develops certified climate projects that remove carbon from local forests in Germany. With over 30 million square meters of forest under adaptation management, the projects transform vulnerable monocultures into biodiverse, climate-resilient ecosystems, and sequester additional CO₂ and strengthen forests against heat, storms, and drought.
By acting as the bridge between forest owners and companies, Tree.ly ensures that climate contributions lead to measurable impact in local forests. Combining science-based methods, regional partnerships, and digital tools, the company supports forest owners in implementing climate-relevant measures such as regeneration, afforestation, or improvements to forest infrastructure. At the same time, companies contribute to their climate goals through high-quality carbon credits.
The new entity combines strengths in software, project development, and sales to deliver greater scale, transparency, and regional impact for both landowners and carbon buyers.
The combined operations span Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Hungary with:
- 80,000+ hectares of forest under contract
- 500,000+ tCO2 of certified, regional carbon credits
- A network of 100+ corporate buyers
This makes the new company the largest tech-enabled forest carbon project developer in Europe and the clear market leader in the DACH region with 5x annual revenue growth.
Carbon buyers can now invest in a broader, more scalable portfolio of nature-based projects, covering multiple methodologies, certification standards, and geographies within the DACH region and beyond. Buyers benefit from access to large volumes of certified credits, high transparency and a continued strong focus on biodiversity co-benefits and regional impact.
For forest owners, the combined offering simplifies certification across different project types and geographies with a single, trusted partner and provides improved access to long-term buyers.
“We founded Pina Earth to ensure Europe has healthy forests for generations to come,” said Dr Gesa Biermann, co-founder of Pina Earth.
“I’m so excited to join forces with Tree.ly to scale our impact even faster — and provide companies with the regional, high-integrity carbon credits they’re asking for.”
Pina Earth’s proprietary forest simulation software will be integrated into Tree.ly’s broader certification platform, improving project development efficiency, transparency, and expanding support for diverse methodologies.
“Technology is the only way we can meet climate targets at the scale required,” said Jodok Batlogg, co-founder and CEO of Tree.ly.
“With this merger, we’re bringing the strongest tools and best teams in the market together to make forest carbon projects faster, simpler, and more reliable – for landowners and buyers alike.”
The merger makes it easier for companies to invest in audited, regionally sourced carbon credits. It also positions the combined entity to anticipate future regulation, including evolving EU frameworks such as the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). These policy shifts underscore the growing importance of quality-driven, European-based carbon removal solutions.
“This is a defining moment for European forest carbon markets,” said Nadja Bresous Mehigan, Partner at XAnge and lead investor in Pina Earth.
“The merger is a strategic step toward defining the future category leader in European forest carbon, combining scalable tech, methodological excellence, and the trust of both landowners and buyers.”
The combined company will operate under the Pina Earth brand and will be led by Tree.ly founders Jodok Batlogg and Christian Lutz, both experienced serial founders with a strong track record of scaling tech ventures, and former co-founders of Crate.io.
Pina Earth co-founders, Dr Gesa Biermann and Florian Fincke, will transition into strategic advisory roles to support integration and help shape the company’s long-term vision.
The company will maintain hubs in Munich, Berlin, and Dornbirn. In the coming months, integration efforts will focus on expanding commercial reach, scaling technology, and preparing for a Series A financing round.
Lead image: Pina Earth. Photo: uncredited.
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