Name of fund/investment opportunity:
SLM Agri Carbon Fund
The offer/deal available:
A new AU$250m fund to invest in regenerative agriculture and carbon in Australia. The Fund will acquire farmland properties in higher rainfall areas of New South Wales, Australia and implement regenerative agriculture to deliver essential nature-based climate solutions at scale.
3 key reasons investors would find it attractive to invest with you:
- Australian Farmland is a real asset class that has produced historically strong returns, with relatively low volatility.
- Australia’s agricultural production system is supported by strong market fundamentals and a mature regulated carbon market.
- The Fund will be managed by a team with a deep track record in natural capital investing, having deployed and managed AU$1.8bn in agriculture and forestry in Australia and other regions.
Specific investment and benefits:
The SLM Agri Carbon Fund seeks to generate income and capital gains for Investors by acquiring, owning and operating farmland in Australia as a nature-based solution, and by implementing regenerative agriculture practices and natural capital projects on all invested properties.
Aiming to raise an AU$250m fund to invest in regenerative agriculture and carbon in Australia with a target net IRR of 9-10%. The SLM Agri Carbon Fund will acquire 4-8 farmland properties in higher rainfall areas of New South Wales, Australia. The Fund will implement regenerative agriculture practices to produce grains, beef, lamb, wool and timber. It will also establish carbon projects on all properties and generate large volumes of Australian Carbon Credit Units.
The team from SLM Partners & Impact Ag have a deep track record in natural capital investing.