Real assets specialist
Founded in 2009, SLM Partners is a natural real assets manager driven by impact. Our team invests directly in land and partners with skilled local operators to build regenerative, resilient and profitable land systems.
Global Institutional Asset Manager
We manage funds and separate accounts in three geographies with US$580 million in assets. We work with institutions, family offices and other long-term investors. We invest in croplands, grasslands and forests. Our strategies provide investors with the benefits of natural real assets - portfolio diversification, income yield, a hedge against inflation - while delivering positive environmental impacts.
Impact Investor
We believe that we can only achieve truly sustainable financial returns if we are enhancing natural capital. All our strategies seek to generate positive impacts on soil health, water, biodiversity, carbon storage, and local communities, while building resilience to climate change and other risks. Our investments accelerate the transition from business-as-usual towards regenerative land management.
Our History
2009Inception
Co-founders establish SLM Partners in London.
2010JV in Australia
SLM Partners completes a joint venture with Australian management partners to develop beef cattle strategy.
2012Launch of AU$75m Fund
SLM Partners launch SLM Australia Livestock Fund with AU$75m in assets.
2016JV in Ireland
SLM Partners completes a joint venture with Irish forestry company to develop SLM Silva Fund.
20181st close of SLM Silva Fund
SLM Partners launches SLM Silva Fund, anchored by the European Investment Bank.
2020$75m for US Organic Row Crops
SLM Partners establishes $75m SMA with institutional investor to invest in US Organic Row Crops.
20211st close of SLM Silva Europe Fund
SLM Partners launches SLM Silva Europe Fund, investing in regenerative permanent crops in Iberia.
2022$125m for US Organic Permanent Crops
SLM Partners establishes $125m SMA with institutional investor to invest in US Organic Permanent Crops.
2022US Organic Row Crops Up to $200m
SLM Partners grows its US Organic Row Crop SMA from $75m to $200m.
2023Launch of Australian mixed farming strategy
SLM Partners completes a joint venture with Australian farm operator to develop SLM Agri Carbon and establishes AU$150m SMA to invest in Australian mixed farming.
