Every Purchase Powers Positive Change
Every Purchase Powers Positive Change
New cocoa trees planted
New cocoa trees planted
New cocoa trees planted
Drying facilities built
Drying facilities built
Drying facilities built
Farmers directly benefited
Farmers directly benefited
Farmers directly benefited
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
We are building a circular economy that shares revenue directly with producers and creators, where growth feeds the circle.
Starting with cocoa. Scaling globally.
We are building a circular economy that shares revenue directly with producers and creators, where growth feeds the circle.
Starting with cocoa. Scaling globally.
LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
Where We Work
The Problem We're Solving
Traditional supply chains are designed to extract value from producers. While chocolate generates $130+ billion globally, cocoa farmers receive less than 6% of final product value. We're working to change this by fostering direct partnerships supported by technology designed to automate equity.
What Makes Us Different
We're not just paying better prices—we're developing infrastructure that will automatically share ongoing revenue with producers starting in 2026. Until then, every product sale funds direct producer infrastructure investments, demonstrating our commitment as we build toward automation.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
We are building a circular economy model designed for growth — one that puts producers first. Our model shares revenue directly with the producers of raw materials and the creators who help spread our story. By sharing value with farmers, makers, and creators, we’re fueling circular economies where growth feeds the circle. Starting with cocoa. Scaling globally.
Experience the Difference
Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.
What You're Supporting:
Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries
Infrastructure that improves quality and income
Technology platform development
Transparent, trackable impact
Experience the Difference
Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.
What You're Supporting:
Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries
Infrastructure that improves quality and income
Technology platform development
Transparent, trackable impact
Experience the Difference
Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.
What You're Supporting:
Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries
Infrastructure that improves quality and income
Technology platform development
Transparent, trackable impact
Partner With Us
Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.
Partnership Opportunities:
Producer cooperative partnerships
Technology development collaboration
Product distribution and retail
Supply chain innovation
Partner With Us
Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.
Partnership Opportunities:
Producer cooperative partnerships
Technology development collaboration
Product distribution and retail
Supply chain innovation
Partner With Us
Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.
Partnership Opportunities:
Producer cooperative partnerships
Technology development collaboration
Product distribution and retail
Supply chain innovation
Invest in the Future
Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.
Investment Highlights:
Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026
€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase
Scalable across multiple raw material industries
Experienced team with digital expertise
Invest in the Future
Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.
Investment Highlights:
Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026
€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase
Scalable across multiple raw material industries
Experienced team with digital expertise
Invest in the Future
Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.
Investment Highlights:
Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026
€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase
Scalable across multiple raw material industries
Experienced team with digital expertise
9000
Cocoa trees planted
Transforming degraded land into thriving agroforestry systems, creating clima-resilient ecosystems across three countries.
20,000 EUROS
Impact Investment
From Mexico to Ivory Coast, we're nurturing lasting partnerships with cocoa farming communities as we develop our circular model.
30+
Producers Empowered
Through our product sales and founder investment, we are contributing to communi impact while developing the infrastructure for automated revenue-sharing innovatio
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Practical Solutions for Real Farm Challenges
Every project begins with listening to farmers. Together, we design practical, lasting solutions that strengthen both productivity and community resilience ensuring every investment directly improves livelihoods.
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Partnership Foundation
Our projects begin with purpose-driven partnerships with NGOs and social enterprises that share our commitment to sustainable impact. These collaborations form the foundation for long-term, values-aligned projects rooted in local realities.
Partnership Foundation
Our projects begin with purpose-driven partnerships with NGOs and social enterprises that share our commitment to sustainable impact. These collaborations form the foundation for long-term, values-aligned projects rooted in local realities.
Partnership Foundation
Our projects begin with purpose-driven partnerships with NGOs and social enterprises that share our commitment to sustainable impact. These collaborations form the foundation for long-term, values-aligned projects rooted in local realities.
Immersive Farm Engagement
Through on-site farm visits, we work closely with farmers and partners using design-thinking principles to define shared aims and project goals. This immersive approach helps us listen deeply, understand local contexts, and align expectations from the very beginning.
Immersive Farm Engagement
Through on-site farm visits, we work closely with farmers and partners using design-thinking principles to define shared aims and project goals. This immersive approach helps us listen deeply, understand local contexts, and align expectations from the very beginning.
Immersive Farm Engagement
Through on-site farm visits, we work closely with farmers and partners using design-thinking principles to define shared aims and project goals. This immersive approach helps us listen deeply, understand local contexts, and align expectations from the very beginning.
Collaborative Design
Based on the visit, we listen and co-create the projects with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable considerations to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.
Collaborative Design
Based on the visit, we listen and co-create the projects with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable considerations to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.
Collaborative Design
Based on the visit, we listen and co-create the projects with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable considerations to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.
Long-Term Stewardship
After project implementation, we continue to nurture strong relationships with farmers as long-term stakeholders. We closely monitor outcomes, learn from results, and remain engaged to ensure the project delivers lasting value and meaningful impact.
Long-Term Stewardship
After project implementation, we continue to nurture strong relationships with farmers as long-term stakeholders. We closely monitor outcomes, learn from results, and remain engaged to ensure the project delivers lasting value and meaningful impact.
Long-Term Stewardship
After project implementation, we continue to nurture strong relationships with farmers as long-term stakeholders. We closely monitor outcomes, learn from results, and remain engaged to ensure the project delivers lasting value and meaningful impact.
Support Our Work
Support Our Work
Support Our Work
Get involved
Shop
“Premium cocoa products funding producer infrastructure"
Advocate
“Share our story and educate others Every action creates impact. Every choice matters"
Invest
“Fund the technology platform"
Partner
“Collaborate on scaling ethical commerce"
Donate
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SEE OUR PROJECTS
SEE OUR PROJECTS
SEE OUR PROJECTS
Premium cocoa products funding circular economy development.
Through The Cocoa Circle, we're piloting our circular model in the cocoa industry. Every bag of cocoa powder, every package of nibs, every bar of ceremonial cacao funds direct producer partnerships while supporting the technology platform development for revenue sharing launching in 2026.
Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation
Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.
€13,769 Investment
20+ Farmers
8,000 Trees
Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation
Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.
€13,769 Investment
20+ Farmers
8,000 Trees
Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation
Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.
€13,769 Investment
20+ Farmers
8,000 Trees
Mexico Land Restoration
Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.
€4,200 Investment
6 Farms
4 Hectares Restored
Mexico Land Restoration
Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.
€4,200 Investment
6 Farms
4 Hectares Restored
Mexico Land Restoration
Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.
€4,200 Investment
6 Farms
4 Hectares Restored
Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure
Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.
€2,200 Investment
Multiple Families
2 Facilities
Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure
Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.
€2,200 Investment
Multiple Families
2 Facilities
Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure
Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.
€2,200 Investment
Multiple Families
2 Facilities
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from our Partners
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Cooper Geidt
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Cooper Geidt
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Cooper Geidt
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Maria
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Maria
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Maria
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
James Garry
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
James Garry
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
James Garry
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Sabrina Kay
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Sabrina Kay
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Sabrina Kay
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Mercy Gomes
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Mercy Gomes
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Mercy Gomes
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Jason Roy
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Jason Roy
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Jason Roy
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Garry Bones
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Garry Bones
“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”
Garry Bones
OUR PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
Building Change Together
We work with established NGOs and cooperatives who have deep producer relationships and proven track records:
Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition
Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition
Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition
Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support
Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support
Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support
CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks
CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks
CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks
Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise
Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise
Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise
University partners
University partners
University partners
1. Chain
1. Chain
1. Chain
2. Chain
2. Chain
2. Chain
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Circle Initiative is our technology platform and circular economy model — a revolutionary system enabling automated revenue sharing across industries. The Cocoa Circle is our first brand and proof of concept, offering premium cocoa products while building the infrastructure that powers this automated revenue-sharing model — a real-world demonstration before global scale.
Every purchase instantly triggers our platform to distribute predetermined percentages directly to the farmers and cooperatives who produced it. By removing intermediaries, technology ensures transparent, trackable benefits for producers. Launching in 2025, the platform is already supported by current Cocoa Circle sales, which fund direct infrastructure investments — proving our impact even before full automation begins.
Building revolutionary technology takes time and capital. As a startup, we fund development through product sales and founder investment. Instead of making empty promises, we invest in farmer infrastructure today while developing the platform for automated revenue sharing tomorrow. Our 2024 projects demonstrate real impact, with the full technology launch coming in 2025.
Fair Trade vs. The Circle Initiative Fair Trade: Complex certifications, delayed premiums through intermediaries, minimal value reaching farmers. The Circle Initiative: Direct partnerships, automated revenue sharing, real-time transparency, farmers as business partners sharing in ongoing success. We’re not replacing fair trade — we’re evolving ethical commerce by using technology to automate what certifications promised.
Yes—that's the vision. Once the model is proven with cocoa, our platform can expand to enable ethical commerce across industries. Brands committed to genuine producer equity can license the technology, turning ethical sourcing from a niche choice into an automatic industry standard.
We partner with established NGOs and cooperatives that have deep farmer relationships. Projects are selected collaboratively based on: Farmer-identified needs, not assumptions Immediate potential to improve livelihoods Community-shared infrastructure for maximum impact Proven partner track records As a startup, we invest where resources create the greatest farmer benefit, scaling project capacity proportionally as we grow.
Our Mission & 2030 Vision Mission: Transform global commerce to create shared prosperity and prove that technology-enabled circular economy principles deliver superior outcomes for producers, consumers, and businesses. Vision by 2030: Scale the platform across industries so ethical commerce becomes automatic, with thousands of producers receiving automated revenue shares, showing that business can drive powerful, equitable change.
Consumers: Buy cocoa products that create measurable impact while supporting platform development Partners: Collaborate on technology, distribution, or impact scaling Investors: Fund the platform that will revolutionize ethical commerce globally Advocates: Share our story and educate others about better business models
No—we're a social enterprise. Unlike non-profits that rely on donations, we create sustainable business models that generate profit and social impact. Our approach proves you don’t have to choose between profitability and producer prosperity — technology makes both possible.
We work only with farmers who choose to partner. Every relationship begins with conversation: What do you need? How can we support your goals? Collaboration is key — never imposed. Farmers who prefer traditional models are respected, while we engage with those ready to explore new, equitable approaches together.
The Circle Initiative is our technology platform and circular economy model — a revolutionary system enabling automated revenue sharing across industries. The Cocoa Circle is our first brand and proof of concept, offering premium cocoa products while building the infrastructure that powers this automated revenue-sharing model — a real-world demonstration before global scale.
Every purchase instantly triggers our platform to distribute predetermined percentages directly to the farmers and cooperatives who produced it. By removing intermediaries, technology ensures transparent, trackable benefits for producers. Launching in 2025, the platform is already supported by current Cocoa Circle sales, which fund direct infrastructure investments — proving our impact even before full automation begins.
Building revolutionary technology takes time and capital. As a startup, we fund development through product sales and founder investment. Instead of making empty promises, we invest in farmer infrastructure today while developing the platform for automated revenue sharing tomorrow. Our 2024 projects demonstrate real impact, with the full technology launch coming in 2025.
Fair Trade vs. The Circle Initiative Fair Trade: Complex certifications, delayed premiums through intermediaries, minimal value reaching farmers. The Circle Initiative: Direct partnerships, automated revenue sharing, real-time transparency, farmers as business partners sharing in ongoing success. We’re not replacing fair trade — we’re evolving ethical commerce by using technology to automate what certifications promised.
Yes—that's the vision. Once the model is proven with cocoa, our platform can expand to enable ethical commerce across industries. Brands committed to genuine producer equity can license the technology, turning ethical sourcing from a niche choice into an automatic industry standard.
We partner with established NGOs and cooperatives that have deep farmer relationships. Projects are selected collaboratively based on: Farmer-identified needs, not assumptions Immediate potential to improve livelihoods Community-shared infrastructure for maximum impact Proven partner track records As a startup, we invest where resources create the greatest farmer benefit, scaling project capacity proportionally as we grow.
Our Mission & 2030 Vision Mission: Transform global commerce to create shared prosperity and prove that technology-enabled circular economy principles deliver superior outcomes for producers, consumers, and businesses. Vision by 2030: Scale the platform across industries so ethical commerce becomes automatic, with thousands of producers receiving automated revenue shares, showing that business can drive powerful, equitable change.
Consumers: Buy cocoa products that create measurable impact while supporting platform development Partners: Collaborate on technology, distribution, or impact scaling Investors: Fund the platform that will revolutionize ethical commerce globally Advocates: Share our story and educate others about better business models
No—we're a social enterprise. Unlike non-profits that rely on donations, we create sustainable business models that generate profit and social impact. Our approach proves you don’t have to choose between profitability and producer prosperity — technology makes both possible.
We work only with farmers who choose to partner. Every relationship begins with conversation: What do you need? How can we support your goals? Collaboration is key — never imposed. Farmers who prefer traditional models are respected, while we engage with those ready to explore new, equitable approaches together.
The Circle Initiative is our technology platform and circular economy model — a revolutionary system enabling automated revenue sharing across industries. The Cocoa Circle is our first brand and proof of concept, offering premium cocoa products while building the infrastructure that powers this automated revenue-sharing model — a real-world demonstration before global scale.
Every purchase instantly triggers our platform to distribute predetermined percentages directly to the farmers and cooperatives who produced it. By removing intermediaries, technology ensures transparent, trackable benefits for producers. Launching in 2025, the platform is already supported by current Cocoa Circle sales, which fund direct infrastructure investments — proving our impact even before full automation begins.
Building revolutionary technology takes time and capital. As a startup, we fund development through product sales and founder investment. Instead of making empty promises, we invest in farmer infrastructure today while developing the platform for automated revenue sharing tomorrow. Our 2024 projects demonstrate real impact, with the full technology launch coming in 2025.
Fair Trade vs. The Circle Initiative Fair Trade: Complex certifications, delayed premiums through intermediaries, minimal value reaching farmers. The Circle Initiative: Direct partnerships, automated revenue sharing, real-time transparency, farmers as business partners sharing in ongoing success. We’re not replacing fair trade — we’re evolving ethical commerce by using technology to automate what certifications promised.
Yes—that's the vision. Once the model is proven with cocoa, our platform can expand to enable ethical commerce across industries. Brands committed to genuine producer equity can license the technology, turning ethical sourcing from a niche choice into an automatic industry standard.
We partner with established NGOs and cooperatives that have deep farmer relationships. Projects are selected collaboratively based on: Farmer-identified needs, not assumptions Immediate potential to improve livelihoods Community-shared infrastructure for maximum impact Proven partner track records As a startup, we invest where resources create the greatest farmer benefit, scaling project capacity proportionally as we grow.
Our Mission & 2030 Vision Mission: Transform global commerce to create shared prosperity and prove that technology-enabled circular economy principles deliver superior outcomes for producers, consumers, and businesses. Vision by 2030: Scale the platform across industries so ethical commerce becomes automatic, with thousands of producers receiving automated revenue shares, showing that business can drive powerful, equitable change.
Consumers: Buy cocoa products that create measurable impact while supporting platform development Partners: Collaborate on technology, distribution, or impact scaling Investors: Fund the platform that will revolutionize ethical commerce globally Advocates: Share our story and educate others about better business models
No—we're a social enterprise. Unlike non-profits that rely on donations, we create sustainable business models that generate profit and social impact. Our approach proves you don’t have to choose between profitability and producer prosperity — technology makes both possible.
We work only with farmers who choose to partner. Every relationship begins with conversation: What do you need? How can we support your goals? Collaboration is key — never imposed. Farmers who prefer traditional models are respected, while we engage with those ready to explore new, equitable approaches together.
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