PemPem
Palm oil drives more deforestation than any other crop. Farmers who leave forests pristine earn less—a lot less—than those who destroy them.
The Idea
A Traceable Commodity Trading Platform
Total Investment
600000
Grants
0
Equity/SAFE
0
Debt/Convertible Debt
Funded Since
2022
Geography
Sector
Structure
The Mission
End commodity-driven tropical deforestation.
How It Works
PemPem's platform pays Indonesian palm oil farmers fairly and on time, but only if they avoid intact forests. PemPem sells to mills who can claim full traceability, boosting sales to deforestation-conscious buyers. Future regulations will likely make traced commodities mandatory, not optional. The result is farmers earn more and forests survive.
The Dream
Companies only buy commodities that are traded on deforestation-free, traceable platforms.
Why We're In
Palm oil drives more deforestation than any other crop, yet no one has achieved farmer-level traceability at scale. PemPem's digital platform is gaining impressive early traction in this tough problem space. They're building corporate partnerships with players like Unilever who need verified supply chains. Indonesia's 3 million smallholders and $20 billion annual palm trade represent massive potential. Full conservation impact requires 100% mill adoption, driven by global demand for verified traceability. Their rapid operational learning provides reason for optimism.
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