Iris Dorbian

E2P’s Ryan Schweet: 'There wasn’t a rigid timeline. We hit our operational goals faster than we planned.'

Investors include AGCO, ASR, Invest International, Invest-NL, Klaverblad Verzekeringen, Oost NL and Van Lanschot Kempen.

The Vail, Colorado PE firm’s recent acquisition of organic beef brand Verde Farms is an example of its investment strategy focusing on companies that improve health.

The new fund, backed by European Investment Fund, Ikea Foundation and Convex, among others, is one of four ocean-focused funds that have raised a combined $647m.

Fund III's investors include CalSTRS, the Grantham Foundation, the University of California, Sobrato Capital, Strategic Investment Group and Northwestern University.

Tengelmann Growth Partners led the round, with participation from existing investor Emil Capital Partners.