Conservation Equity Management

Where Capital Meets Conservation

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About Us

A Natural Capital & Impact Private Equity Firm

Conservation Equity Management invests in real assets that fortify environmental infrastructure and promote permanent land and ecosystem conservation.

1.3 million

linear feet of improved and conserved rivers and streams

45k+

acres of land with enhanced biodiversity

Our Mission

Ensuring enduring and healthy ecosystems

CEM is concentrated on areas of critical environmental and societal impact including industrial impacts to wetlands, streams, rivers, creeks, and endangered species habitats, climate change, and more.

OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH
Naturally Beneficial

CEM’s unique investment perspective centers around the rapidly expanding market of ecosystem services.

Community Positive

CEM's nature-based investments play a crucial role in mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts, as they help sequester carbon, reduce urban temperatures, prevent floods, improve water quality, and increase community resilience.

Value Creating

CEM creates value by developing sustainable water resources, mitigating environmental impacts, and raising the value of important ecosystems.

Portfolio

Conservation investments that benefit the natural world, communities, and our investors.

Media

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  • NEWS
  • May 27, 2025
    May 27, 2025
The Fiery Investor Restoring East TexasThe Fiery Investor Restoring East Texas

Hedge fund wizard Kyle Bass made his name by predicting a housing collapse. Now he’s betting big on a growing market: nature.

  • NEWS
  • May 28, 2025
    May 28, 2025
Conservation Equity Management and Ironwood Resource Advisors Announce Historic Approval of First Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank in U.S.Conservation Equity Management and Ironwood Resource Advisors Announce Historic Approval of First Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank in U.S.

Conservation Equity Management (CEM) and Ironwood Resources Advisors, LLC are proud to announce the establishment of the first-ever Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank (EBRCB), approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).