Sustainability Market Overview

Bowen’s latest report, “Sustainability Market Overview: Bowen Highlights in Agriculture, Water & Waste, and Energy,” examines trends and opportunities in each of Bowen’s Sustainability sector’s focus areas: Agriculture, Water & Waste, and Energy. 

MARKET OVERVIEW

• As impact investing matures, traditional venture capital and private equity firms are creating specialized funds that blend buyouts with operational strategies for long-term social and environmental impact
• Despite challenges in 2024, advancements in agtech, renewable energy, and climate-smart agriculture are driving increased farmer yields and profitability, while the sector’s focus on sustainability and efficiency continues to attract investor interest, gaining traction among impact funds in 2023
• Both the water & waste and energy sectors are rapidly advancing due to technological innovation and regulatory pressures, leading to industry consolidation and a strong push towards cleaner, more efficient solutions
• As sustainability-focused companies mature, they offer attractive investment platforms for established private equity firms and strategics, presenting consolidation opportunities for select segments of the market
• Bowen is building on our success to date by combining our Agriculture, Water and Waste, and Energy practices into an integrated Sustainability practice 

The report digs deeper into these trends and into the Agriculture, Water & Waste, and Energy sectors, highlighting industry trends, recent transactions, and market outlooks. Below is a breakdown of some of the key topics covered in the report:

• Impact Investing Landscape
  • The Rise and Evolution of Impact Investing
  • Shifting Focus of Tradition Venture Capital Investors
  • Cross Border Comparision: U.S. vs Europe
  • The Conversion of Agriculture, Water & Waste, and Energy 
• Highlights in Agriculture
  • Market Growth and Trends
  • Market Drivers and Uncertainty
  • Deal Activity & The Role of Impact Investing
  • Bowen Priority Industries Within Agriculture
• Highlights in Water & Waste and Energy
  • Bowen Priority Industries Within Water & Waste and Energy
  • Market Growth and Trends
  • Market Drivers and Uncertainty
  • Relevant Deal Spotlights

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