BTG’s Mark Wishnie says an expectation that the private sector will be made responsible for its carbon emissions is driving action in voluntary carbon markets.
Telstra’s decision to stop purchasing carbon credits in favor of direct emissions reduction is commendable but it has implications for carbon markets and natural capital.
LandFund Partners takes $25m for a side car vehicle aligned to its open-end Soil Enrichment Fund; Nuveen appoints William Huffman as new CEO; Proterra raises $34m for its new $200m Rural Growth Fund; VC firm Collaborative Fund closes $125m Fund VI; and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
President Chris Morris says the firm has received more interest from foundations, endowments and other tax-advantaged investors after it passed due diligence with some large investors.
The vehicle has a $200m target and follows on the heals of its $500m Credit Fund II close in 2023.
CDPQ, Encore and Forward Consumer Partners are among the firms buying and selling purveyors of baked goods.
Consultancy Bain & Company found the sector was among a select quartet to register growth in 2023 by passing on price increases to consumers as input costs rose.
Managing partner Mark Burgett says E2P's food manufacturing strategy has been aided by the trend among large consumer packaged goods companies to outsource their manufacturing needs.
Australian farmland delivered a second consecutive negative quarterly return, according to ANREV; Pollination launches a A$150m climate and nature impact venture fund; Gresham House receives a £50m commitment to take Forest Fund VI to £150m; and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group.
A detailed list of climate-focused venture capital funds raised from 1 January to 29 May, 2024.