Karl managed and expanded his family's forestry and agriculture business over 25 years, including the expansion in multiple countries. With years of experience in impact investing, his leadership focuses on strategic growth and sustainable management. As one of our managing partners, he is responsible for our strategy and investments.
Managing Partner | Strategic Development
Gerhard offers over 15 years of experience in managing large-scale forestry and timber projects, including the building, managing, and scaling of a fully integrated sawmill. His experience spans multiple countries and a variety of projects. In his role as Head of Operations, he oversees and manages on-the-ground activities.
Managing Partner | Operations
Julius has a bachelor's degree in real estate management and offers experience in real estate deals as well as ESG reporting. In his role he focuses on assessing timberland properties and managing project development.
Managing Partner | Project Development
Ana has a PhD in Finance and Economics and oversees all financial operations at Moosehead Capital. She leads our financial strategy and controlling, ensuring rigorous reporting standards, including impact reporting.
Managing Partner | Finance
Thomas is a seasoned expert in agricultural and forestry investment, with deep experience in cultivation and logistics. He plays a key role in shaping Moosehead Capital’s growth and market positioning as well as overseeing and managing our forests under management.
Managing Partner | Forestry Management
Matthias studied law and graduated with a Ph.D. He then started his career at BCG and co-founded Linus Finance after a short time, where he successfully established and operated a EUR 350m real estate fund. In addition, he co-founded asc impact, a sustainable agriculture forestry fund operating in Africa.
Managing Partner | Legal + Structuring
We believe in the power of sustainability, innovation, and integrity. These core values paired with our long-term thinking drive our approach to forestry and timber management, ensuring that every step we take brings us closer to a better tomorrow.
Sustainability drives our success and is at the core of our business. Through active forest management and innovative timber products, we create enduring value for both our investors and the environment.
Through rigorous efficiency as well as constant innovation, we participate in and contribute to the future of timber production. We combine state-of-the-art technologies with sustainable best practices to unlock the full potential of our ventures.
We don’t think in years; we think in decades. Our long-term vision focuses on responsible forest management that will provide value for generations to come.
Founded by two entrepreneurial families for the benefit of other families and investors, we place great emphasis on building strong partnerships—both internally and externally. With our experienced team, we strive for cooperation, an open dialogue, and creating value together.
Our reputation is built on integrity. Therefore, we do not only invest on behalf of our investors but also alongside them. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards, providing open communication at every level, as transparency is key to every successful venture.
We believe that quality is a mindset that can only be achieved through dedication, learning, and hard work. Our team has proven these essential qualities over their careers, contributing to the timber industry.
01.
Two families come together
The Kirchmayer family brings valuable experience and expertise, with ten generations in the forestry and agricultural industries. The Rüther family, entrepreneurs now in their third generation and focusing on impact investing, first connected with Karl and Thomas through a joint investment in Africa. This collaboration was centered around asc Impact, a venture co-founded by the Kirchmayer family, focusing on agriculture and forestry.
02.
An Idea formed
After numerous in-depth conversations, the idea of a joint timberland investment took shape. The goal was to merge the Kirchmayer family’s expertise with the Rüther family’s drive to diversify into sustainable assets.
03.
Mooshead Capital was created
During this journey, it became evident that high-quality, sustainable forestry investment optortunitys were limited. Timberland offers a resilient and forward-looking asset, ideally suited for like-minded investors who prioritize long-term value creation, sustainability, and consistent returns. Thus Moosehead Capital was created to serve this exact purpose, with a focus on undervalued and underutilized timberland in the Northeast of the U.S.
04.
Expansion into the timber industry
During the research and due diligence process, a rare investment opportunity was identified in the Northeast of the U.S.: the potential to develop and launch a fully integrated sawmill. Backed by Gerhard Kirchmayer’s extensive knowledge and experience, Mooshead Capital is now able to offer a unique pre-IPO investment opportunity in a fully integrated sawmill in a secure jurisdiction with access to a large and liquid market.
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Investing together
As Moosehead Capital, we are now able to offer a great and rare opportunity to invest alongside us in timberland as well as a fully integrated sawmill in the Northeast of the U.S.