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Dr. Gesa Biermann is the co-founder and CEO of Pina Earth, a company specializing in carbon removal projects in Germany, which has successfully raised significant funding and is certified by TÜV NORD CERT.
Co-Founder and CEO of Pina Earth
Dr. Gesa Biermann is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pina Earth, a company she established alongside Florian Fincke and Jonas Kerber. Under her leadership, Pina Earth has focused on developing carbon removal projects in Europe, with a particular emphasis on Germany. The company was notably selected by Y Combinator from over 17,000 applications, which underscores its commitment to impactful environmental initiatives.
Dr. Gesa Biermann's Educational Background and Expertise
Dr. Gesa Biermann holds a PhD, reflecting her strong academic foundation and expertise. Before founding Pina Earth, she gained experience in the consulting field by working as a summer trainee at Kearney in 2016. This diverse background in both academia and industry has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead an innovative environmental startup.
Pina Earth's Funding and Investor Support
Pina Earth, co-founded by Dr. Gesa Biermann, has secured significant financial backing to support its initiatives. The company received a pre-seed investment of $500,000 from Y Combinator and later closed a $2.5 million seed funding round. Notable investors in this round included XAnge, Nordstar, Climate Capital, Gustaf Alstromer of Y Combinator, and Lea-Sophie Cramer, founder of Amorelie.
Pina Earth's Projects and Certifications
Pina Earth's projects are primarily located in Germany, with initial undertakings in Thuringia, Brandenburg, Bavaria, and Baden-Wuerttemberg. These projects are certified by TÜV NORD CERT according to the ISO 14064-2 standard, ensuring their credibility and compliance with recognized environmental standards. Pina Earth employs data from the Bundeswaldinventur for baseline calculations, emphasizing data-driven approaches in their operations.
