Private Equity

The Fund IV portfolio company has snapped up a pea and bean seeds producer in North America.

The firm raised $765 for its Arbor Investments Fund IV in 90 days, as well as closing its first debt fund.

The firm is funding India's largest private dairy to expand its value-added product range and to target consumers.

The USDA has revised the forecast for the year, and also expects major grains to be badly affected until 2020.

The firm made its first direct investment in Indonesia in May, snapping up a feed manufacturer.

Mike Ritter, chief executive at private equity-backed US agri-drone sensor and analytics developer SlantRange, explains why investors should focus on drone technology specifically created for the sector.

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop has had operational experience at Remy Cointreau and is an advocate of circular economies, experience which Phatisa said make him good match for the African firm.

The Prudential spin-out is looking for another agriculture and food-related asset after selling grain and seed infrastructure business Cimbria for a 3.3x return.

VGI Partners, which manages investments for family offices, high net worths and endowments, said it wanted to use the bid to force change at Brisbane Markets.

The €40m Enterprise Innovation Fund is targeting technology start-ups in the Western Balkans with potential to expand internationally.