Schafer Cullen Capital Management and Water Asset Management have launched a new strategy to invest in companies whose businesses directly help solve water quality and scarcity challenges.
The Schafer Cullen Water Asset Management Impact Strategy provides access to companies with attractive business models that are focused on solving existing water supply and demand imbalances. The strategy's investments include water utilities, water infrastructure providers, water treatment technologies, water resources, and water test control and measurement companies.
According to the companies, the portfolio is offered as a separately managed account to investors around the world, seeking exposure to global water investment companies, themes and opportunities. A UCITS version of the strategy is currently in development, with a planned launch date in July.
The portfolio is managed by Matthew Diserio, president and co-founder of Water Asset Management, who serves as sub-advis