Private Equity

The UK DFI is targeting African SMEs which will include agribusinesses.

The Dutch investment manager is still working on Rabo Farm Europe Fund II’s first commitments as increasing numbers of investment firms enter the region.

South African pension funds see potential in other African markets.

Silicon Valley Bank and USDA have lent $91 million to biofuels producer Cool Planet to commercialise its technology.

Aspada Investments has invested $2 million into All Fresh Supply Management, an Indian fruit and vegetables brand

The Vietnamese pesticide and seed producer has committed to go public by 2017, according to an incumbent investor in the agribusiness.

As the agriculture-focused private equity firm nears full deployment of its third vehicle, it is starting to fundraise for Fund IV.

The development equity fund has made its seventh investment, into a Southern Africa-focused fertiliser group.

Verdesian Life Sciences, a Paine & Partners portfolio company, has acquired QC Corporation, which is also owned by the investment firm.

As Fund IV nears full deployment, Agcapita expects to close Fund V well ahead of its C$20m target.