The InsuResilience Investment Fund, made up of sub-pools covering private equity and private debt, has backed a Pakistani firm offering agriculture insurance.
The private markets firm is two-thirds of the way to the $500m target for Fund VIII which can acquire stakes in funds focusing on the strategy.
CBRE, which is managing the sale on behalf of AgCap-managed SAF, says it will ‘soon’ make further announcements regarding the remainder of the fund’s holdings.
Less than half of GPs are ‘up to speed’ with investor information demands, a survey found.
Last week, OIC met to decide whether to add two managers to its alternatives portfolio. As the pension looks to build out the strategy, we assess the role played by timberland and agri in the overall scheme.
Solid growth in the fund’s agriculture and infrastructure PE holdings helped drive net profit of $44m.
In recent years, the growth of global avocado consumption has outpaced production. We take a look at who's trying to fill the gap.
New regulations expected to slow China outbound deals are in fact paving the way for more cross-border buyout funds targeting government-favored industries, such as agriculture and natural resources.
Interest paid on new loans will be taxable under reform proposals, but the rules are unlikely to apply to existing debt.
The healthy food-focused firm collected 50% more than for its debut vehicle, which is now 70% committed.