AIM Forest Fund incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance considerations and holds the distinction of being among the first sustainable private equity funds to receive approval under Article 9 of the European Commission's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
By investing in AIM Forest Fund, investors will have access to a new generation of impact investments that leverage the transition to a net-zero world target in 2050, as outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Forests act as reservoirs, absorbing roughly 2 billion tons of CO2 per year, reducing carbon concentration in the atmosphere and mitigating the effects of fossil fuel emissions.
Investing in forests provides recurrent cash flows, low correlation with other assets, resilience to economic cycles, portfolio diversification, reduced risk, and significant economic benefits from development subsidies.
A combination of forest land specificities, poor management, and the sourcing challenge of this type of assets becomes an attractive investment opportunity.
The fund is managed by an experienced local team with significant expertise in developing and unlocking value from poorly managed properties to sustainable and successful assets.
Forest Fund Manager
With over 20 years of expertise in forest asset management, overseeing 7 rural properties spanning 6,000+ hectares, Tomás Ramos is a distinguished Board Member of ANPC (Associação Nacional de Proprietários Rurais, Gestão Cinegética e Biodiversidade) - a renowned association dedicated to advocating for rural property rights and associated activities. Additionally, Tomás holds a degree and diploma in Architecture from Greenwich University, London.
Founding Partner
francisco.sottomayor@aimtoinvest.com
Highly experienced Managing Director in the financial services industry, boasting a comprehensive track record in Capital Markets, Financial Structuring, Corporate Finance, and M&A. With an extensive career path involving reputable financial institutions including Société Général, Crédit Suisse, Citi Group, BPI and AXIA Ventures Group, Francisco is also an astute entrepreneur, actively investing in Technology and Real Assets, such as Forestry. A graduate of NOVA School of Business and Economics and Harvard Business School program participant.
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Founding Partner
Seasoned Professional with top level international experience in Banking, Energy and Private Equity. Participated in some of Portugal’s largest capital markets transactions, led a $12bn turnover business at Galp and originated, structured and executed several Private Equity deals in different sectors. As an entrepreneur, André has developed unique real estate projects including the Dune House featured in the Netflix series "World’s Most Extraordinary Homes". A skilful managing directing holding a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon.
Location: Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Acquisition date: 2016
Area: 660 Hectares
Density: 400 trees per hectare (mainly cork oak)
Estimated CO₂ absorption capacity: 8,000 Tons
Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Acquisition date: 2004
Area: 600 Hectares
Density: 350 trees per hectare (mainly cork oak)
Estimated CO₂ absorption capacity: 35,000 Tons
Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Acquisition date: 2004
Area: 300 Hectares
Density: 90 trees per hectare (mainly cork oak)
Estimated CO₂ absorption capacity: 3,500 Tons
