Frederick Leuschner
Meet Frederick
Entrepreneur
Berlin, Germany
Frederick Leuschner is the Founding Partner of the International Soil Carbon Industry Alliance (ISCIA), dedicated to enhancing carbon sequestration in agriculture. He is also the Founder and CEO of GreenTrade Impact GmbH, a platform for forward financing of nature-based carbon credits. With a rich background in technology and finance, Frederick has held advisory roles at Founders Factory and Searchlight Capital Partners, and previously led operational strategies at AAX and PayU Global.
Areas of activity:
Corporate Sustainability
About:
Frederick Leuschner is a prominent figure in the climate tech sector, serving as the Founding Partner of the International Soil Carbon Industry Alliance (ISCIA) since December 2023. ISCIA is a non-governmental organization focused on catalyzing positive change in agriculture through the promotion of soil carbon's critical role in carbon sequestration.
In addition to his work with ISCIA, Frederick is the Founder and CEO of GreenTrade Impact GmbH, established in March 2021. GreenTrade.tech aims to create the infrastructure for forward financing of nature-based carbon credits, supporting sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Frederick has extensive experience in technology and finance, holding advisory roles at Founders Factory and Searchlight Capital Partners. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer at AAX, where he built a values-based organization, and as VP at PayU Global, where he managed global enterprise merchants. His career includes significant positions at Criteo and PubMatic, where he held operational and revenue responsibilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Frederick’s expertise is complemented by his early career roles at Google and Microsoft, where he managed product commercialization and online media solutions. With a robust track record in business development, strategic partnerships, and operational leadership, he is committed to advancing sustainability and innovation in the technology and agriculture sectors.
Involvement:
GreenTrade
GreenTrade is a platform dedicated to funding future-oriented carbon credits through nature-based and tech-enabled solutions. It connects companies aiming for net-zero emissions with curated carbon projects across various areas, including forest conservation, soil carbon, and blue carbon initiatives. By offering both pre-purchase and offtake agreements, GreenTrade facilitates early access and financing for high-integrity carbon projects to drive global decarbonization and environmental resilience.