Private Equity

Read, a former CIO at CalPERS and Kuwait’s GIC, is the latest addition to the sovereign wealth fund, following the appointment of a new CEO in October.

The fund currently has $182.2m in committed investments according to SEC filings.

The vehicle has attracted $950m of commitments to date, and is set to close on its debut investment.

Trendlines and Saviva Capital's bid for a new agtech incubator licence in December was denied, but Trendlines intends to continue investing in the sector.

TIAA’s recently launched asset management business is partnering with California-based AGR Partners to raise $600m for agribusiness investments.

For investors, technology to prevent or monetise waste is as appealing as improvements in productivity.

Pulmuone Holding’s California subsidiary plans to use Vitasoy USA’s infrastructure to scale up its line of all-natural food brands.

Geosys says its strategy of partnering with other specialised companies allows them each to focus on their strengths.

KKR and Baring Private Equity Asia are said to be among the firms interested in bidding for a stake in the company that could lead to a full spin-out.

By using gene editing to minimise inputs, rather than maximise pest resistance, the agri industry can re-shape public perception of GE crops.