Alex Lynn
Investors believe uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies could postpone a thaw in exit markets, compounding existing fundraising challenges.
Global Frontier Capital was launched by a trio of co-founders from reforestation business Global Decarbonisation Solutions.
Mekong Earth and Forest Fund will target companies that help mitigate climate change through the regeneration of forests and soil in the lower Mekong region.
The initiative has 46 founding signatories, including Blackstone, The Carlyle Group and Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Impact-focused 8F Asset Management is expected to launch two PE funds that will be used to develop salmon farming businesses in China and Brunei, Agri Investor understands.
Head of South Asia Srini Nagarajan says food and agri investments in the region have been ‘ignored substantially’ by private equity.
A 16-strong team will continue raising CEECAT Recovery Fund II after completing a management buyout.