New Forests
Overview
New Forests is a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, managing a diversified portfolio of sustainable timber plantations, conservation areas, carbon projects, agriculture, timber processing, and infrastructure.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mekong Timber Plantations Company Limited | Apr 2017 | Buyout/LBO | Lead |
| Burapha Agro-Forestry Co., Ltd. | Apr 2025 | M&A | Lead |
| Green Resources | Oct 2022 | M&A | Co-investor |
| Tavico Group | Jun 2025 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Acacia Forest Industries Sdn Bhd | Mar 2018 | Corporate Funding | Lead |
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Key People
Sarah Clawson
Executive Director, Investor Relations
Eva Warigia
Associate Director, Investor Relations
Ian Cross
Associate Director Investor Reporting And Finance, Global
Joanna Tan
Head Of Fundraising And Regional Strategy Lead (Asia), Associate Director, Investor Relations
Robert Edmond
Head Of Institutional Fundraising (ANZ), Associate Director, Investor Relations
Justin Meier
Portfolio Manager, Fund Manager
Daichi Tanaka
Manager Of Investor Relations
Declan Kearns
Investor Relations Intern
Jeanne-Rose Barraud
Investor Relations Intern
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is New Forests based?
New Forests is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
When was New Forests founded?
New Forests was founded in 2005.
How many portfolio companies does New Forests have?
New Forests has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in New Forests's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mekong Timber Plantations Company Limited, Burapha Agro-Forestry Co., Ltd., Green Resources, Tavico Group, Acacia Forest Industries Sdn Bhd.
What was New Forests's most recent investment shown here?
New Forests's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tavico Group in 2025.
What sectors does New Forests focus on?
New Forests focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does New Forests focus on?
Stage focus information for New Forests is not publicly available.
What is New Forests's AUM?
New Forests's assets under management are estimated between $8.0B and $8.0B.