The term sustainability has been tarnished by too many broad applications of it, according to a recent white paper by Promar International.
Opportunities can become harder – and more expensive – to find as the playing field becomes more crowded. Is there 'too much capital chasing too few deals' already?
Investment managers and consultants share their experiences of 2014 and plans for 2015.
In the wake of a wave of direct investments in the sector, a September editor's letter focused on the opportunity for ambidextrous firms to offer a range of services aside from raising and investing third party funds.
In May we spoke to John Baker, chief executive of First Agriculture Holdings and previous Asia head of food and agri research at Rabobank about the opportunity for real estate investment trusts. It was the second most-read story of the year as managers and investors alike considered how to structure agri investments and find liquidity in a traditionally illiquid sector.
Mote Marine Laboratory, a non-profit research centre and aquarium, sold its sturgeon and caviar production operation to VC firm Southeast Venture Holdings last month. Here, Hayley Rutger, manager at Mote, talks about the commercial and investment potential in the sector.
In July we spoke to Marcus Elgin, executive chairman of AAG Investment Management, the Australian agribusiness consultancy and asset management firm. Elgin talked to us about the a disconnect between fund managers' return projections and what can actually be achieved in agri investment.
As the year draws to a close, I couldn’t resist amending 'The 12 days of Christmas' carol to help you all celebrate the festive season. NB: We are closed until January 5 but will still be publishing excellent content each day.
A year in the life of an agri fundraising platform; AgFunder co-founder Rob Leclerc tells Agri Investor the story so far and his ambitions for 2015.
Samantha Wai, associate at Innovation Endeavors, explains the thinking behind Farm2050, the agtech funder and support initiative.