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NGP Global Agribusiness Partners, the subsidiary of NGP Energy Capital, has closed its inaugural fund on $402m, some 25% above target.
The development bank is now considering investing into the equity of agribusinesses, as well as providing loans to the sector.
The UK-based DFI is keen to invest into African and South Asian food processing businesses as it develops its direct investment platform.
New York-based Arlon Group and its subsidiaries focus primarily on investments in the food and agriculture industries.
The development finance institution has launched a private equity fund with the Indian bank to invest in the region’s SME sector.
The US firm has made its first investment in Australia, backing Victoria-based fruit and vegetables producer The Costa Group.
AXA has committed €50m to the Carlyle spin-out’s fund – nearing an expected €180m final close – and will also co-invest the remaining €120m of its CEE fund with Resource Partners.