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The senior director expects 2025 to bring an acceleration in irrigated agriculture, more deals arising from farming families exiting the industry and closer relationships with investors.
Cibus Capital founder and chief investment officer Rob Appleby says the competitive investment landscape for novel solutions could help better align the industry with climate and human health goals.
The natural capital investment director says five key developments suggest the asset class could have a breakout year in 2025.
Kudu chief executive Rob Jakacki says his firm’s permanent capital structure is a good fit with real assets like farmland and infrastructure.
The vehicle has hit its fundraising target and received commitments from LPs including Clean Energy Finance Corporation, AP2 and Kyushu Electric Power.
The year brought significant fund closes for traditional AFF strategies as nascent natural capital funds also made their presence felt.
The president of Peoples Company says his priority is to create a nationally scaled farmland service provider – not a competitor to fund managers.
The fund manager has welcomed Farm Credit Canada as a new LP to the vehicle.