Global Environment Fund

Global Environment Fund (GEF), founded in 1990 and based in Bethesda, is an asset management firm that focuses on venture capital investments in sectors such as energy, utilities, and agriculture. With approximately $1 billion in assets under management, GEF seeks to invest in businesses worldwide that offer effective solutions to environmental and energy challenges. The firm specializes in private equity dedicated to clean technology, emerging markets, and sustainable forestry. GEF's investor base includes notable endowments, foundations, family offices, and pension funds, reflecting its commitment to promoting sustainable practices while generating returns.

John Earhart

Chairman and Founding Partner

H. Jeffrey Leonard

CEO and Co-Founder

Scott MacLeod

Managing Partner

Past deals in Swaziland

Peak Timbers

Venture Round in 2012
Peak Timbers is a plantation forest and sawmilling company with operations located in Swaziland. The company owns a total property base of approx 31,000 hectares, of which 22,000 hectares are plantable, and a sawmill designed to process both pine and eucalyptus.

Rocklands Mill

Venture Round in 2012
Rocklands Mill is a mining timber mill established in conjunction with local partners. It mainly produces underground supports for the South African mining industry (small mining timber, turned poles and pencil props).
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