At $1.5bn, the fund’s target is twice that of its predecessor – Michael Bonte-Friedheim and Shane Swords explain why they believe bigger is better.
Even amid a tougher fundraising environment, climate funds are 'still very, very topical', says head of sustainable investing for private markets Ken Pontarelli.
German real estate manager HIH Invest has launched a renewable energy fund with a €750m target.
The climate-focused team has raised $2.6bn from external investors, which will combine with around $900m from General Atlantic's main growth equity programme.
The two funds aim to 'improve the production and availability of healthy food' and will be invested in Asia and Latin America.
Eric Cooperstrom says Manulife’s Forest Climate Fund will support both internally developed projects and collaborations with established carbon development companies familiar with regional methodologies and regulation.
Climate Asset Management is targeting $600m for the Nature Based Carbon Strategy fund from corporates including HSBC.
Affordable housing, social impact and real estate decarbonisation strategies have entered the market in 2022 as the new year will see fundraising conditions tighten.
Oregon State Treasury commits up to $20m to the fund, which invests in climate mitigation and adaptation ventures.
Australia’s Barrenjoey is managing a vehicle that will invest in private credit funds managed by Partners Group, Varde Partners, Hayfin, PAG and Bain Capital.