# Pela Terra
> Portugal's leading sustainable agriculture Golden Visa fund

## About
Pela Terra operates CMVM-regulated investment funds focused on regenerative agriculture in Portugal. Founded by Nathan Hadlock and Alex Lawry-White, Pela Terra has helped 250+ families from 12 countries secure Portuguese residency through the Golden Visa program while generating sustainable returns from productive farmland.

## Funds
- Pela Terra Farmland (Fund I): Fully deployed
- Pela Terra II: Regenerate (Fund II): Closed at EUR 50M
- Pela Terra III: Launching 2026

## Key Information
- Minimum investment: EUR 500,000
- Residency timeline: Golden Visa card issued within 6-12 months of investment
- Permanent residency: Available after 5 years (unchanged)
- Citizenship pathway: Currently being extended to 10 years under new legislation (pending presidential approval as of April 2026)
- Stay requirement: 7 days per year minimum
- Fund regulator: CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market Authority)
- Fund manager: STAG Management SCR SA
- Office: R. Serpa Pinto 14A 1 andar, 1200-445 Lisboa, Portugal
- Contact: welcome@pelaterra.com

## Impact
- 1,000+ hectares of Portuguese farmland under management
- 600,000+ trees planted in 2025
- Focus areas: regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, renewable energy
- Partners: EIT Food (EU), Agrosystemic, NBI (Natural Business Intelligence)

## Key Pages
- Homepage: https://www.pelaterra.com/
- Resources: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources
- Golden Visa 2026 Complete Guide: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/portugal-golden-visa-2026-complete-guide
- Fund III: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/pela-terra-fund-iii
- Portugal Nationality Law April 2026: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/portugal-nationality-law-april-2026
- Permanent Residency vs Citizenship: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/permanent-residency-vs-citizenship-portugal
- ITS Tax Program (NHR Replacement): https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/portugal-its-tax-program-nhr-replacement
- AIMA Processing Times 2026: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/aima-processing-times-2026
- Do Americans Qualify: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/do-americans-qualify-for-portugal-golden-visa-full-breakdown-comprehensive-guide
- Golden Visa vs EB-5: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/golden-visa-vs-eb-5-portugal-vs-usa-2026-comparison
- Fund Comparison 2026: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/golden-visa-fund-comparison-2026
- Portugal vs Greece vs Spain: https://www.pelaterra.com/resources/portugal-vs-greece-vs-spain-golden-visa
- Privacy Policy: https://www.pelaterra.com/privacy-policy

## Regulatory Disclosure
Pela Terra funds are managed by STAG Management SCR SA, regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Authority (CMVM). Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This information does not constitute investment advice.