Private equity firm, Quantum Global Group has announced its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. Founded on its first wealth management contract in 2007 and registered in Mauritius, Quantum Global has established a private equity arm that manages a family of funds targeting direct investments across Africa in the key growth industries of agriculture, timber, […]
By Michael Blakeney, Blue Sky The agriculture sector provides investors a wide range of investment opportunities underpinned by favourable macro trends. The challenge for investors is how to identify what may be acceptable risk adjusted returns from the sector for their requirements. This article examines the generic operational strategies (specialisation and diversification) of agriculture sector participants […]
Private equity firm, Quantum Global Group has announced its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. Founded on its first wealth management contract in 2007 and registered in Mauritius, Quantum Global has established a private equity arm that manages a family of funds targeting direct investments across Africa in the key growth industries of agriculture, timber, […]
By Martin Newnham and Deo de Jesus, AgCAP Should investors own and lease their agricultural investments or should they own and operate them? Deciding on what strategy to use depends on investors’ overall risk appetite and the types of risk exposure sought and the relative transaction costs. To make this decision, investors need to understand […]
Olam International and Mitsubishi Corporation signed a joint venture agreement to create MC Agri Alliance (MCAA). The joint venture will be owned 30% by Olam and 70% by Mitsubishi and will source, import and distribute sustainably produced coffee, cocoa, sesame, nuts, spices, vegetables, and tomato products to the Japanese market. MCAA will benefit from the […]
Internally managed real estate investment trust, American Farmland Company, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a review of strategic options moving forward in order to boost value for the company’s shareholders. Incoporated in Maryland, American Farmland has focused on farmland development and acquiring, and owning a diversified portfolio of high-quality farmland producing permanent […]
Specialty ingredient company, Frutarom, continues its explosive expansion, making its 29th acquisition within the past five years.Specialty ingredient company, Frutarom, continues its explosive expansion, making its 29th acquisition within the past five years.
Specialty ingredient company, Frutarom, continues its explosive expansion, making its 29th acquisition within the past five years.Specialty ingredient company, Frutarom, continues its explosive expansion, making its 29th acquisition within the past five years.
Contrary to previous reports, COFCO chairman, Ning Gaoning, states that the group will not be seeking to increase its stake in Nidera.
The U.S. SEC has legalized a new form of crowdfunding that will allow startups to legally sell shares to investors via online platforms
