Clare Pennington
The fund administrator has been naturally liquidating its timber allocation, invested through Timberland Investment Resources, since 2011.
DEG and African Capital Alliance joined 8 Miles in buying a minority stake in the Nigerian company, which aims to become a regional snack-food leader.
New FMO director Suzanne Gaboury says the bank has already invested over €70m in the sector this year.
IFC global industries director Alzbeta Klein talks to Agri Investor about the IFC’s global reach, its Africa strategy, and how it manages risk in emerging economies.
The firm is seeking to raise funds from institutional investors for the first time, after raising its first two funds from family offices.
The firm is thought to be targeting $300m for Silverlands Fund II, following the first Silverlands fund which focused on assets that would act as "hubs" in central Africa.
Arise will provide growth equity and target financial service providers working with rural communities in 20 sub-Saharan countries.
Chief executive Michael Dundon tells Agri Investor why the superannuation fund is still interested in agri opportunities, but wouldn’t find more room for building up a greenfield project.
The firm is targeting €200m to acquire majority and minority stakes in expanding Italian food businesses.
The superfund is open to increasing its agri portfolio at home or abroad, its chief executive tells Agri Investor.