This client is a privately held investment fund dedicated to sustainable agriculture and forestry projects.
Starting from zero, the fund grew into a fully-fledged real assets vehicle with €38 million in committed capital.
Its mission is to leave the next generation with healthy soils, resilient ecosystems, and sustainabe economic growth.
Through an impact-driven investment strategy, it delivers measurable environmental and social benefits alongside attractive financial returns.
The fund focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — particularly Angola, Ethiopia, and the Republic of the Congo — developing projects that drive reforestation, carbon sequestration, and local economic development.
Project Goals:
- Total investment target: €100 million (debt and equity)
- Land under management goal: 150,000 hectares
- Carbon sequestration goal: Over 1.5 million tons of CO₂ annually
TIE Advisory’s Role & Key Contributions
From first-time fund idea to €38 million in committed capital
We supported the transformation of a first-time fund into a fully-fledged investment platform through a structured, multi-phase approach:
Phase 1 – Strategy, Conception & Financial Planning:
Strategic development of growth plans and market entry, including concept validation with industry experts
Creation of scalable business and operational concepts
Development and optimization of integrated financial models, scenario planning, KPI systems, and liquidity management tools
Phase 2 – Investor Readiness & Transaction Support:
Creation of investor materials and presentations; set-up and organization of the data room
Term sheet drafting, stakeholder alignment, and end-to-end due diligence support
Phase 3 – Fundraising:
Execution of fundraising, including investor outreach, relationship management, and investment structuring support
Negotiation management and transaction execution from first to final fund closing in just three years
Phase 4 – Marketing & Communication:
Development of a clear corporate identity, including pitch decks, presentation materials, and digital presence
Social media strategy, targeted industry visibility, participation in key industry events, and organization of proprietary investor roundtables
Achieved Outcomes
Successfully raised €38 million in committed capital, attracting one multi-family office, several single-family offices, two corporates, and multiple private investors.
Expanded the strategic investor base by over 50%, strengthening capital resources and market reach.
Built and leveraged a database of 15,000+ contacts, driving targeted investor engagement.
Grew the fund’s LinkedIn following to 2,400+ in three years, enhancing visibility and credibility.
Enabled a strategic pivot to unlock new market opportunities and diversify revenue streams.
- Improved operational efficiency through streamlined systems, strengthened governance, and optimised processes.
Current Status & Impact
The fund is actively deploying capital into a growing pipeline of agriculture and forestry projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
With an experienced local team and a scalable project approach, it is already delivering measurable results:
If you would like to explore how TIE Advisory can help your company or fund, feel free to contact us.