Five Sustainability Reasons Your Forest Investment Fund isn't Closing with Shauna Matkovich

In this solo episode, I reflect on Posaidon's outlook for nature finance in 2025, highlighting why it's a pivotal moment for forest investment. With rising demand for nature-based climate solutions, global biodiversity concerns, and a shift toward renewable products, forests are uniquely positioned to help asset owners meet fiscal regulatory requirements—while delivering strong returns. Yet, new forest investment strategies are slow to close. Beyond the usual hurdles like track record and pipeline, what about sustainability challenges? I break down five key sustainability reasons your fund isn’t closing — and how to fix them. Plus, I offer a free advisory call for those looking to refine their sustainability approach.If you're raising capital for a forest investment strategy, forest business, or forest assets, and you think part of the reason you might be struggling could be due to sustainability. I'm offering 6 sessions to spring your sustainability into action. Over this free 45 minute advisory call, we'll go over what's working, what isn't, and I'll provide tailored recommendations.Useful resourcesFree advisory call: Click on the link to book a timePosaidon Capital: Nature Finance Market Outlook 2025Production teamHost and Forestry Investment Expert: Shauna Matkovich - The ForestLinkProducer and Editor: Magdalena Laas - Unscripted CreativesTime stamps01:34Quote – Nature Finance Market Outlook 202503:03Interesting time for forest investment (great opportunities) 03:48Questions to ask —  when investment strategy does not succeed in raising capital04:19Sustainability factors holding back forest investment strategy from landing investors05:13Reason # 1: weak sustainability ethos07:04Possible solutions08:22Reason #2: no point of difference in sustainability strategy objectives from peers09:06Possible solutions09:48Reason #3: SFDR Article 8, 9, or EU Taxonomy alignment10:27Overview – SFDR Article 810:38Overview – SFDR Article 910:48EU Taxonomy11:19Possible solutions12:12Reason #4: weak sustainability track record13:06Possible solutions14:33Reason #5: wrong investors15:07Possible solutionsSound libraryNature by MaxKoMusic/SoundcloudSopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/SoundcloudAmbient Documentary by Sound Guru/PixabaySign up now for the ForestLink’s newsletter, where you’ll receive technical advice, reflections, and best-practice guidance to support you with your forest-linked investment strategy or business straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.