Fund Management

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Fund Management

Rene Velasquez looking at his work screen in his office, on a call with a big client.

Real Impact, Measurable Change

Real Impact, Measurable Change

Host-country alignment

We work with governments and local partners to understand policy priorities, market infrastructure and the conditions requir ed for responsible participation.

Host-country alignment

We work with governments and local partners to understand policy priorities, market infrastructure and the conditions requir ed for responsible participation.

Project-level substance

Build from credible projects, delivery pathways and local implementation—not from abstract portfolio targets.

Project-level substance

Build from credible projects, delivery pathways and local implementation—not from abstract portfolio targets.

Capital with a purpose

Explore patient, appropriately structured capital that addresses a defined development or market-infrastructure need.

Capital with a purpose

Explore patient, appropriately structured capital that addresses a defined development or market-infrastructure need.

Routes to market

Connect project pipelines with buyer demand, commercial agreements, pricing intelligence and practical execution.

Routes to market

Connect project pipelines with buyer demand, commercial agreements, pricing intelligence and practical execution.

Integrated execution

Bring Advisory, Primary Markets, Trading, Structured Finance and developing fund capability together around the same opportunity.

Integrated execution

Bring Advisory, Primary Markets, Trading, Structured Finance and developing fund capability together around the same opportunity.

Integrity and risk discipline

Apply rigorous due diligence, independent ratings and ongoing monitoring so capital supports credible, verifiable outcomes.

Integrity and risk discipline

Apply rigorous due diligence, independent ratings and ongoing monitoring so capital supports credible, verifiable outcomes.

Bridging the gap for...

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Rene Velasquez

Managing Partner

Bridging the gap for...

Headshot of Rene Velasquez

Rene Velasquez

Managing Partner

Building the market before investing in it. Valitera is incubating a fund concept with a large US investment bank to explore how long-term capital could support carbon-market infrastructure and help high-integrity projects reach scale. The concept remains in development. Our current work is focused on the market architecture, partnerships and project pipelines required to make capital effective.

Building the market before investing in it. Valitera is incubating a fund concept with a large US investment bank to explore how long-term capital could support carbon-market infrastructure and help high-integrity projects reach scale. The concept remains in development. Our current work is focused on the market architecture, partnerships and project pipelines required to make capital effective.

An Indonesian woman standing alongside a cookstove that was provided to her through a cookstove carbon project. She is looking very happy with her new stove.

Market Thesis

Carbon markets will not scale on projects alone.

High-quality projects are essential, but they are only one part of a functioning market. Host countries also need credible frameworks, capable local partners, investable pipelines, access to buyers and capital that can remain engaged through development and delivery. Today, those pieces are often fragmented. Capital is available in one place, projects in another, and market infrastructure somewhere else entirely. We are exploring a model that connects them—starting with the requirements of host countries and projects, then designing the commercial and market structures around what is needed on the ground.

Market Thesis

Carbon markets will not scale on projects alone.

High-quality projects are essential, but they are only one part of a functioning market. Host countries also need credible frameworks, capable local partners, investable pipelines, access to buyers and capital that can remain engaged through development and delivery. Today, those pieces are often fragmented. Capital is available in one place, projects in another, and market infrastructure somewhere else entirely. We are exploring a model that connects them—starting with the requirements of host countries and projects, then designing the commercial and market structures around what is needed on the ground.

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An Indian woman dressed in traditional clothing looking at the camera and smiling.
A Massai Ranger looking out at the landscape while smiling.
An Indian woman dressed in traditional clothing looking at the camera and smiling.

Disclaimer

This page describes a business concept that remains in development.

It is provided for general information only and does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to acquire an interest in any fund, security or investment product. It does not constitute investment, financial, legal, tax or other professional advice.

No fund or investment product is being offered through this page. Any future structure or activity will be subject to applicable law, regulatory requirements and the involvement of appropriately authorised or exempt entities where required.

Read our togo case study here for a better understanding.

Disclaimer

This page describes a business concept that remains in development.

It is provided for general information only and does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to acquire an interest in any fund, security or investment product. It does not constitute investment, financial, legal, tax or other professional advice.

No fund or investment product is being offered through this page. Any future structure or activity will be subject to applicable law, regulatory requirements and the involvement of appropriately authorised or exempt entities where required.

Read our togo case study here for a better understanding.

Other Services

Advisory

Advice is only valuable if it can be executed. We work with companies, project developers, governments and market institutions to solve complex carbon-market challenges and turn strategic decisions into practical action.

Rene Velasquez advising a client on what to do to in the carbon markets

Advisory

Advice is only valuable if it can be executed. We work with companies, project developers, governments and market institutions to solve complex carbon-market challenges and turn strategic decisions into practical action.

Rene Velasquez advising a client on what to do to in the carbon markets

Trading

Valitera has a principal trading desk providing trusted liquidity. We price accurately, execute efficiently, and settle reliably across global environmental markets, either from our own portfolio or using our access to markets

Matt Udberg explaining to local Kenyans about the benefits of carbon projects

Trading

Valitera has a principal trading desk providing trusted liquidity. We price accurately, execute efficiently, and settle reliably across global environmental markets, either from our own portfolio or using our access to markets

Matt Udberg explaining to local Kenyans about the benefits of carbon projects

Structured Finance

Good projects do not finance themselves. We structure environmental market opportunities to connect credible projects with capital, commercial agreements and routes to market. From early project development to portfolio-level transactions, we help clients build financing structures grounded in real carbon-market demand.

Structured Finance

Good projects do not finance themselves. We structure environmental market opportunities to connect credible projects with capital, commercial agreements and routes to market. From early project development to portfolio-level transactions, we help clients build financing structures grounded in real carbon-market demand.

Let’s chart your path to Net Zero

Whether you are defining a carbon strategy, sourcing high-quality credits, financing a project or building market infrastructure, bring us in early. We connect strategy, capital, market access and execution to help you move with confidence.

Have something specific in mind? Tell us what you’re working on.

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Julia

Chief of Staff

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Let’s chart your path to Net Zero

Whether you are defining a carbon strategy, sourcing high-quality credits, financing a project or building market infrastructure, bring us in early. We connect strategy, capital, market access and execution to help you move with confidence.

Have something specific in mind? Tell us what you’re working on.

Headshot of Julia-Caroline Rizos

Julia

Chief of Staff

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Contact us

Let’s chart your path to Net Zero

Whether you are defining a carbon strategy, sourcing high-quality credits, financing a project or building market infrastructure, bring us in early. We connect strategy, capital, market access and execution to help you move with confidence.

Have something specific in mind? Tell us what you’re working on.

Headshot of Julia-Caroline Rizos

Julia

Chief of Staff

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Contact us

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