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Skills learned in other parts of the private equity universe can now be applied to the sustainable agriculture sector, says Andrew Champion, head of natural capital at QIC.
LPs are increasingly expecting their sustainable agriculture plays – including carbon sequestration – to generate attractive returns, say Roc Partners’ Brad Mytton, Frank Barillaro and Sam Bayes.
The vehicle has a €150m target and will focus on businesses concerned with planetary health.
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.
A detailed list of climate-focused venture capital funds raised from 1 January to 29 May, 2024.
The investment manager has created the new role to support its ambition of creating a global platform of natural capital strategies.
QIC has backed Pollination’s new venture capital fund, which is aiming for a final close in 2025.
The vehicle received a £50m commitment from the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority to hit the fundraising milestone.
More corporatization is occurring as the younger generation sells off family assets to investors who may be better placed to deal with the industry’s growing challenges.
TPG subsidiary Rubicon Carbon has a pre-existing partnership with project developer Imperative Global to market $500m of its carbon projects.