The New Forests Company
OperatingThe New Forests Company is an Africa-based forestry company with plantations and product base for export markets.
- AgTech
- Ebene, Mauritius
- Venture
- Founded 2004
- newforests.net ↗
- Total raised
- $15.2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6.7M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2004
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About The New Forests Company
The New Forests Company is an African-based sustainable and socially responsible forestry company with established, rapidly growing plantations in East Africa and timber processing assets which deliver a diversified product base for local and regional export markets. NFC strives to deliver both attractive returns to investors and significant social and environmental benefits to communities.
The New Forests Company funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →The New Forests Company has raised $15.2M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $6.7M Venture announced 01 Jan 2010, led by Agri Vie.
- $8.5MVentureVenture, $8.5M, $8.5M raised to date
- $6.7MVentureVenture, $6.7M, $15.2M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in The New Forests Company
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2010 | The New Forests Company Venture | Agri Vie | $6.7M |
| 01 Oct 2009 | The New Forests Company Series B | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 29 Sep 2008 | The New Forests Company Venture | HSBC Private Equity (Asia) | $8.5M |
The New Forests Company founders & team
- Patrick MugenyiCEO
- Candice TaylorChief Impact Officer
The New Forests Company competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Miro Forestry CompanyAgogo, Ghana
- East Africa Fruits Co.Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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Frequently asked about The New Forests Company
- Where is The New Forests Company based and when was it founded?
- The New Forests Company is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius and was founded in 2004.
- Who is the CEO of The New Forests Company?
- Patrick Mugenyi is The New Forests Company's CEO.
- How much funding has The New Forests Company raised?
- The New Forests Company has raised $15M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $6.7M Venture, was announced on Jan 01, 2010.
- Who has invested in The New Forests Company?
- Backers include Agri Vie and HSBC Private Equity (Asia).
- What sector is The New Forests Company in?
- The New Forests Company operates in AgTech, Agriculture and CleanTech.
