Jessica Schmitt joins from Waud Capital Partners where she led the investor relations team.
Ara Partners eyes IPO for Sedron after $500m acquisition; QIC’s natural capital strategy moves under its private equity banner; Fondaction expects at least two-year raise for €300m natural capital fund; BTG secures Verra’s first ARR carbon credit approval; deals round-up; and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Cory Steffek says Sedron’s fertilizer and wastewater infrastructure businesses could attract different groups of buyers, with an IPO among the potential exit routes.
Led by Imperative, the South African blended finance initiative is part funded by a World Bank bond and has secured a carbon offtake agreement with Amazon.
The Aviva subsidiary has partnered with Climate Impact Partners and will seek to sequester six million tonnes of carbon across the asset’s lifetime.
Head of natural capital Andrew Champion has left QIC two years after former head Tom Murphy departed the firm.
Forward Consumer Partners' $925m raise in two years points less to a consumer comeback and more to a reset, with LPs favoring established brands over growth-driven strategies.
Managing director Philippe Crete says Fondaction has anchored the Value Nature Fund with C$25m to pursue a value-add ag and forestry strategy across the US, Canada and Europe.
Forward Consumer Partners rides LP demand for durable brands; Alpine AM family office plans to allocate up to $4bn over five to eight years; "fundamental shift" in continuation vehicle market; deals round-up, 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.
Matt Leeds’ firm has raised $925m in just over two years by targeting lower mid-market brands with long histories, as LPs prioritize predictability over venture-style upside.