CapMan Natural Capital, the natural capital asset management arm of private asset manager CapMan, has acquired the first asset for its latest fund.
CapMan Dasos European Forest Fund IV has invested an unspecified sum to acquire a forest portfolio of approximately 6,500ha in Finland from a forest fund managed by S-Bank.
The acquired forests are located in the regions of Kainuu and North Karelia.
The acquisition represents the initial investment for CapMan Dasos European Forest Fund IV, which had its first close in December 2025.
Sami Veijalainen, partner at CapMan Natural Capital, said: “We would like to thank S-Bank for a smooth transaction process. We are pleased to continue the active development and value creation of a professionally managed forest portfolio.”
Timo Hakulinen, fund manager of S-Bank Forest Special Investment Fund, said: “The transaction process with CapMan Natural Capital progressed very smoothly and in a constructive spirit.
“For S-Bank Forest Special Investment Fund, it is important that the assets transition to a capable and responsible owner that develops forest assets professionally and with a long-term perspective. The transaction supports the fund’s investment strategy and the structured development of the overall portfolio.”
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