New Forests
Overview
New Forests is a global investment manager specializing in sustainable real assets, including timberland, agriculture, and conservation projects. The firm focuses on delivering environmental, social, and financial returns through its diversified portfolio, which encompasses sustainable timber plantations, conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, New Forests operates in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the United States. The firm's investment strategies support the role of forests as nature-based solutions, provide sustainable wood fiber for the growing circular bioeconomy, and contribute to the sustainable development of regional economies and rural communities. New Forests is a Certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. As of June 30, 2025, the firm managed assets totaling AUD 12.15 billion, covering approximately 4.4 million hectares. New Forests' mission is to be the world's leading manager of nature-based investments, aiming to generate shared prosperity for clients and the communities in which it operates while accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. The firm's approach integrates environmental stewardship with financial performance, emphasizing the importance of responsible land use and forestry in addressing global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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What sectors does New Forests invest in?
New Forests invests in Infrastructure, Agriculture, Water Management, Forestry, Conservation and Biodiversity, and is based in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. New Forests is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does New Forests invest at?
New Forests backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 500M.
Which regions does New Forests invest in?
New Forests invests across United States, Australia, Singapore, France, Kenya and Malaysia.
What companies has New Forests invested in?
New Forests's portfolio includes Forico, New Forests Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, New Forests Inc, New Forests Advisory Pty Limited, New Forests Asset Management Pty Limited and New Agriculture Pty Limited.
How do I contact New Forests?
New Forests's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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