About The Next 150

We scale climate solutions in emerging markets to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Mobilizing strategic finance is key to forging a sustainable future

The Next 150, established as a carbon removal venture developer and operator and based in Switzerland, is dedicated to making a significant impact in the realm of climate action, particularly in emerging economies.

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Our mission is twofold: to accelerate climate solutions through innovative financing and to harness the power of green technology in mitigating climate change. We focus on investments that not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also promise substantial financial returns.

Our approach is to bridge the gap between ambitious climate goals and practical, scalable solutions, bringing together the best in hardware, software, biotechnology, and innovation.

Our team, composed of seasoned finance and environmental technology experts, is committed to developing financial strategies that align with our client's goals and the larger objective of global decarbonization.

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Purpose

Core Purpose

We endeavor to expedite the shift towards a sustainable economy, extending operational acumen and securing sustainable financing for groundbreaking environmental initiatives.

Aspiration

Our aspiration

Our aim is to offer individuals, as well as institutions in the public and private realms, a conduit for green investment in sustainable ventures possessing significant growth trajectories.

Strategy

The strategy

Our approach hinges on harnessing green finance to amplify the global footprint of local, climate-forward projects.

Founders

Discover more about the minds that paved the way for our journey.

Founder

Patrick Pineda

Founder

Managing Director

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Patrick Atanasije Pineda has extensive management and operational experience in the founding and early growth of companies in sustainable agribusiness, CPG food products, and logistics. He has worked with multinational companies such as Nestle, Cargill, Walmart, Fuji Oil, Virgin America, Amazon, and Google. Patrick has developed company-wide quality management systems certified under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certifications as well as implementing tech stacks and building teams on wide-ranging verticals and within complex supply chains.

Founder

Constantin Ekierman

Founder

Managing Director

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Constantin Ekierman is an accomplished participant in the carbon market, having executed deals totaling over 350 million USD in value, with a positive track record in proprietary trading along the way. His experience encompasses all features of carbon project development and marketing such as project assessment and design, fundraising, carbon credit portfolio management, and the structuring of long-term deals.

Team

Learn more about the talent &
people who make it all happen.

Jhoana Verhook

Commercial Director

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Luisa Marin

Country Director

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Yves Renfer

Business Development Director

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Christian Shehadi

Marketing Director

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Rafael Gamboa

Communications Director

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Fernando Amaral

Legal Counsel

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Esmeralda Mendez

Senior Project Manager

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Sara Duarte

Research & Development Lead

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Sofia Farias

Carbon Analyst

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Miguel Delgado

Administrative Manager

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Gabriela Tapia

Human Resources Coordinator

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Partners and allies

Our trusted allies and how we’re shaping a more sustainable future together.

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Press inquiries

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