ABOUT US
We value generational responsibility & environmental stewardship
Latifundium was established in 2010
Numerous direct investments have been made, as well as the development of globally diversified portfolios for (semi)-institutional clients and high net worth individuals
We are in charge of analyzing, structuring, negotiating, acquiring, and managing
international agricultural and forestry investments in all relevant jurisdictions
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S.T.A.F® A unique investment approach
At LATIFUNDIUM we value the forest and are passionate about enriching it every day: We see, respect and feel the trees and the soil, and day by day we understand better how to best do justice to the forest in its place
The conservation and development of a forest is a complex system involving individual trees, plants, mammals, birds and microorganisms. It becomes even more complex if this ecosystem is to serve an economic benefit. That's why we created S.T.A.F.®
S.T.A.F® is the foundation of our business model; every action, strategy, and decision must be founded on S.T.A.F.®
S. T. A. F. ® brings together all the necessary tools to make our investments successful - by combining:
- Future through science (SCIENCE)
- Tradition (TRADITION) as a responsible approach to our heritage and respect for nature
- Present through the art (ART) of forest management
- Finance (FINANCE) as the ability to accurately model current and future returns
"I leverage my quantitative skills and experience to craft optimal asset and portfolio compositions, aiming to maximize financial returns while maintaining a deep respect for natural ecosystems"
Dr. Christian Clasen
Head of Transaction & Forestry Management
SCIENCE
Forestry is a science
Forest science builds on basic subjects such as biology, chemistry and statistics and is connected to practice through a high level of relevance to business administration, logistics, ecology and environmental policy
Due to climate change and society's increasing demands on the forest, forestry has to constantly adapt to scientific knowledge
At Latifundium we are passionate about these challenges and work closely with various scientific organizations to stay at the cutting edge of science and technology
Modern, IT-supported forest management helps us to make robust, reliable and future-oriented decisions
TRADITION
Forestry is tradition
In Europe, for centuries, forests have belonged to families who have known how to respect and preserve the natural ecosystem of the forest
From childhood, the rule was that one is not the owner, but the guardian of the family heritage
All important decisions are therefore linked to living up to the resulting responsibility towards the ancestors, as well as towards the living generation and the descendants in the management of the forests
This includes:
"II was raised to be a steward of the land for the next generation. I am passionate about applying responsible management practices that support local communities and respect the natural environment
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Maximilian Graf von Maldeghem
Founder
"As a forest economist and trained banker, I combine business foresight with a deep understanding of long-term resource utilization. Controlling and reporting provide transparency and data-based analyses as a foundation for sound planning and decision-making"
Dr. Johannes Wildberg
Head of Controlling & Reporting
CONTROLLING & REPORTING
Forestry means data management
A forest enterprise consists of a wide range of data – from forest stand inventory, growth and yield data to key business figures and ecological indicators. Collecting and analyzing this information correctly and using it for strategic decision making is essential for resilient and profitable forest management
LATIFUNDIUM relies on a bottom-up approach in which decision making is based on operational indications and local conditions. A variety of key forestry data are systematically recorded, evaluated and prepared in a transparent, dynamic reporting system. This analytical approach enables sound planning and decision-making – tailored to the individual requirements and objectives of our investors
FINANCE
We are convinced that investing in forestry is an investment in real, enduring value.
We believe that professional land management contributes to robust local ecosystems and strong communities.
It’s about managing assets with foresight, encouraging a movement towards responsible, long-term investments in modern forestry
"Timber investments pique my interest because they combine intrinsic ecological value with historically resilient financial performance. As the owner of a wood processing company, I strive to create precise financial models to protect and grow our clients' wealth"
Dr. Florian Siemer
Head of Finance & Partner
OUR TEAM ON SITE
Our work would not be possible without our local teams
They are responsible for local operations and also use their local knowledge to help us develop interesting new investment strategies
Our cooperation is based on freedom and trust
Together with our local teams, we have set up a rigorous controlling and reporting system that always gives us a good overview and is the basis for well-founded decisions
OUR COOPERATIONS
FOCAM is a owned-managed, asset-managing family office
We are working closely with Focam in oder to find the best portfolio solutions for their clients