Governments have pressed ahead with the establishment of regulated nature markets while LPs and GPs continue to build out the space.
The country is not alone in observing subdued growth in farmland values and annual cropping outperforming its permanent counterpart, as these trends take hold in the US too.
2024 saw growing interest in the reforestation market reflected through capital commitments, long-term deals for credits and financial products aimed at supporting the broader market.
Agtech funding has plummeted in recent years, but promising trends in agtech in 2024 – especially in the Asia-Pacific region – indicate momentum is still behind the sector.
Amid a difficult fundraising environment in all asset classes, agriculture and nature present a compelling opportunity, says Cibus Capital CIO Robert Appleby.
Growing focus on natural capital among investors helped fuel interest and fundraising momentum for timber markets in 2024.
Paine Schwartz Partners current sits at the top of the tree but BTG’s blockbuster timberland vehicle could mean we have a new leader in 2025.
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Kempen portfolio manager Tim van den Pol says most of the growth will come through existing assets, with further acquisitions in new countries possible.
AMERRA Capital Management’s founders aim to continue building their agribusiness investment capabilities across private debt and capital solutions post-buyout.