Investments

Aether focuses on private investments in real assets globally. Our primary sectors include natural resources and infrastructure. We opportunistically consider other real assets sectors, though we do not invest in commercial or residential real estate.

We seek investments where opportunities exist to add significant value post investment. We favor strategies focused on equity investments but may selectively consider credit and debt-oriented strategies. Investments that depend on high leverage or technological innovation to generate returns are typically avoided.

Global Real Assets Focus

Natural Resources

resource-natural

  • Organic & Conventional Agriculture

  • Controlled-Environment Agriculture

  • Battery Metals

  • Precious Metals

  • Rare Earth Elements

  • Industrial Metals & Minerals

  • Water Rights

  • Aquaculture

  • Livestock

  • Timber

  • Oil & Natural Gas

Infrastructure

resource-infrastructure

  • Solar & Wind Power

  • Energy Storage

  • Geothermal Power

  • Hydro Power

  • Renewable Natural Gas

  • Conventional Power

  • Packing & Processing

  • Cold Storage

  • Wastewater Treatment

  • Aviation

  • Shipping

  • Rail

Opportunistic

resource-opportunistic

  • Agricultural Services

  • Environmental Services

  • Energy Transition Services

  • Environmental Mitigation

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Mining Services

We generally consider investments with the following characteristics:

  • A finite initial investment term, not to exceed ten years
  • A material financial commitment from the sponsor or management team that properly aligns our interests
  • Aether’s initial investment is made at the same time and at the same valuation as the sponsor or management team’s initial investment

We are comfortable acting as the sole source of third-party capital but often invest alongside other investors as well. For additional information about Aether’s investment activities, please contact us.

Investment Types

Seed Investments

Commitments to new vehicles with interests in management fee and/or carry​

Co-Investments

Investments in companies and assets, alongside sponsors

Directs

Investments in companies pursuing new acquisitions

Primaries

Commitments to diversified vehicles

Secondaries

Acquisition of existing interests in diversified vehicles