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.
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
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.
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.
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.