
Investment Thesis
Our vision is to create agricultural funds that encompass the strategies of diversifying farming, regenerative practices and carbon solutions, while modernising farming practices to create efficiencies in production.
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We believe we can generate targeted investor returns yet leave the land in a better state than before.
The Funds are open to Wholesale Investors only
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To qualify as a Wholesale Investor, you must be a wholesale client or sophisticated investor as defined in section 761G and 761GA of the Corporations Act, and either:
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Invest $500,000 or more with the Fund: or
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Provide a qualified Accountant’s certificate confirming you either: have net assets of a least $2,500,000 or have a gross income of at least $250,000 for each of the last two (2) financial years.
Our People

​Tim James
Managing Director & Responsible Manager
Tim is Managing Director and Responsible Manager of Avalon Funds Management Ltd. Tim has bachelor degree qualifications in Accounting and Property Valuation.
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Tim has been in the property and finance industries for 30 years and has honed his property skills writing and managing over $600m in property loans, mostly in construction. Tim has been working in asset and funds management for the past nine years.

Kyle Kettlewell
Director & Portfolio Manager
Kyle's background in law and a Bachelor of Economics with a focus on business and international finance, positions him as a versatile asset for Avalon.
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Outside the office, Kyle climbs rocks and plays golf.

Paul Niederer
Director
Paul is a non-executive director of Avalon. Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and has extensive Australian and international fund-raising experience.
Paul has presented on funding and compliance to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the British Parliament and a score of regulatory bodies worldwide.

Luis Garcia
Responsible Manager
Luis is a Responsible Manager of Avalon. Luis has a Master of Business Administration, Diploma of Financial Advising and is a CPA. Luis has been in senior management in a number of property funds including managing director of a fund with $1.5 billion funds under management.
Luis is also currently a Responsible Manager of a leading property investment fund specializing in industrial and commercial property.