Trusted specialists in nature-based investing across Africa.
Identify investable conservation opportunities and design business and impact models that deliver scalable projects and sustainable returns.
Build robust financial cases, conduct due diligence, and structure investable conservation opportunities tailored to the investment criteria of the client.
Negotiate, secure, and provide ongoing oversight to projects to ensure smooth and effective implementation.
Provide strategic guidance, monitor project progress, and measure outcomes to achieve enduring ecological, community, and financial results.
Chairman and Founder, Heartland
Our advisory approach is built around four pillars that provide clarity, rigour, and long-term partnership at every stage of the conservation investment process.
Our financial modelling framework is specifically designed for conservation investments. It minimises and mitigates investment risk by validating financial and impact returns.
We have well-developed networks, existing trusted relationships, and on-the-ground presence across Africa, giving us early access to prime conservation investment opportunities.
The results of our work show an impressive track record of turning conservation vision into reality – from negotiating long-term land tenure to closing complex transactions.
Our team has over 100 years of combined experience in conservation, finance, and project management across the African continent.
The group comprises four complementary divisions, each advancing Natural Capital's mission through a distinct strategy.
Aggregates blended capital into a de-risked portfolio of conservation opportunities.
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Builds powerful collaborations, aligning partner strengths to unlock, develop, and scale nature-based investments.
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Mobilises catalytic and first-loss grant capital to de-risk project opportunities and attract private investment.
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Our theory of change aligns ecological restoration with inclusive local economic development and financial returns.
High-value ecosystems are secured, effectively managed, and resilient to climate change.
High-value conservation landscapes are identified, secured, and established
Conservation areas are effectively managed and ecologically restored
Biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem health are monitored using robust science
Local communities experience equitable benefits, improved livelihoods, and active participation in conservation.
Better jobs and diversified livelihood opportunities are created
Individuals achieve higher levels of employment, fair wages, and economic stability
Women and underrepresented groups are empowered and included in decision-making
Conservation landscapes are supported by long-term, diversified, and scalable capital.
Conservation projects are designed with the financial, legal, and ecological structures needed for investment
Philanthropic, private, and public capital are mobilised and deployed at scale
Sustainable revenue models ensure long-term financial resilience
