Documents are the foundation of trust in natural asset investments. Proper documentation validates your ownership, demonstrates operational competence, and proves environmental impact. This guide covers best practices for uploading and organizing your project documents on Ridge.
Supported Document Types
Ridge accepts the following file formats:
- PDF Documents: Ideal for formal documents, reports, and certificates (up to 50MB)
- Images: PNG, JPG, WebP for photos, maps, and visual documentation (up to 25MB)
- Spreadsheets: CSV and XLSX for financial data and operational metrics (up to 10MB)
Essential Documents to Upload
Priority documents that significantly improve your investment readiness:
- Ownership Documentation: Property deeds, land titles, or lease agreements that prove your right to the asset
- Legal Permits: Operating permits, environmental approvals, and regulatory compliance documents
- Financial Statements: Annual accounts, management reports, or tax filings (even unaudited)
- Certifications: FSC, PEFC, organic, regenerative, or other sustainability certifications
- Operational Plans: Forest management plans, agricultural calendars, or conservation strategies
Document Organization Tips
Keep your documents organized for efficient due diligence:
- Use clear, descriptive file names (e.g., "Property_Deed_AlentejorForest_2024.pdf")
- Upload the most recent versions of recurring documents
- Group related documents together when uploading
- Add brief descriptions to help investors understand document purpose
- Mark documents as confidential if they contain sensitive information
Security and Privacy
Your documents are protected with bank-level security. All uploads are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). You control access permissions - documents marked confidential require investor approval before viewing. Ridge complies with GDPR and maintains strict data handling protocols.
AI-Powered Document Analysis
When you upload documents, Ridge AI analyzes them to automatically extract relevant information such as property details, financial figures, and certification data. This speeds up your profile completion and improves accuracy. You can review and edit any extracted information before it is added to your project.
Upload Process
To upload documents:
- Navigate to your project and select the Documents tab
- Click "Upload Documents" or drag files into the upload zone
- Wait for validation (file type and size checks)
- Confirm the upload and wait for processing
- Review AI-extracted information and make corrections if needed
- Add document descriptions and set access permissions
Managing Uploaded Documents
After uploading, you can view all documents in your Document Center. From there you can preview documents, download copies, replace outdated versions, or delete documents you no longer need. Keep documents current - expired certifications or outdated financials can reduce your credit score.
Large File Tips
If your files exceed size limits, consider compressing PDFs using free tools like SmallPDF or ILovePDF. For large image sets, batch compress before uploading. If you have exceptionally large documents, contact Ridge support for assistance.
Summary
Quality documentation builds investor confidence and accelerates due diligence. Take time to upload complete, well-organized documents - this investment pays dividends when investors evaluate your project.