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KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd
KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dublin 1, MA, since 2001. The firm manages $1.7 billion in assets.
KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd
KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dublin 1, MA, since 2001. The firm manages $1.7 billion in assets. It has 57 employees and 25 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1994
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Ireland
City
Dublin
Corporate office
Dublin, Ireland
Additional offices
New York, United States
Principals
Noel O'Halloran
Chief Investment Officer
John Looby
Chief Executive Officer
Eamonn O'Brien
Head of Global Equities
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at KBI Global Investors?
Investment decisions are overseen by CIO Noel O'Halloran, who co-founded the firm in 1994. The investment team is led by Eamonn O'Brien as Head of Global Equities, supported by sector specialists in water, agriculture, and resource efficiency.
What types of investments does KBI Global Investors typically make?
KBI focuses on long-only global equity strategies across three main themes: water infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and resource efficiency. The firm invests in publicly listed companies that enable efficient use of natural resources, primarily in developed markets.
Does KBI Global Investors have a specific ESG or sustainability strategy?
KBI's entire investment model is built around resource efficiency and sustainability, but the firm describes its focus as 'resource efficiency' rather than ESG per se. This approach predates the widespread labeling of ESG strategies and emphasizes companies that directly address water scarcity, food security, and waste reduction.
What is KBI Global Investors' assets under management?
KBI Global Investors does not publicly disclose its AUM. The firm is privately held and has historically not reported a firm-wide AUM figure. Its strategies are distributed mainly to institutional investors through separate accounts and pooled funds.
How does KBI Global Investors source its investment ideas?
KBI maintains an internal research process that scores companies on resource efficiency metrics. The firm's thematic focus on water, agriculture, and resource efficiency means its analysts track a defined universe of companies that fit these themes, rather than following general market indices.
What is KBI Global Investors' relationship with its founding partners?
KBI remains privately held by its founding partners, including CIO Noel O'Halloran. This ownership structure allows the firm to maintain a long-term investment horizon without pressure from external shareholders, consistent with its multi-decade thematic focus.
Which regions does KBI Global Investors allocate capital to?
KBI's portfolios are geographically diversified across developed markets, with significant allocations to North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The firm's thematic strategies invest in companies listed on global exchanges, with a focus on developed rather than emerging markets.
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