Private Equity

The newly formed Maharlika Investment Corporation has up to $240m it can allocate toward food and agriculture between 2026 and 2028.

Young American rebranded from Miami Beef last year and plans to continue its expansion of products in the organic, grass-fed, and Wagyu beef segment.

The firm has more than $5.2bn in assets under management across more than 2m timberland acres.

The vehicle has exceeded its $1bn target and is tied as the third-largest private markets forestry fund.

Jessica Schmitt joins from Waud Capital Partners where she led the investor relations team.

Head of natural capital Andrew Champion has left QIC two years after former head Tom Murphy departed the firm.

Forward Consumer Partners' $925m raise in two years points less to a consumer comeback and more to a reset, with LPs favoring established brands over growth-driven strategies.

Matt Leeds’ firm has raised $925m in just over two years by targeting lower mid-market brands with long histories, as LPs prioritize predictability over venture-style upside.

Ara Partners’ Cory Steffek says the newly-minted 'unicorn' is nearly outpacing the entire RNG market, which it serves with supplies derived from food waste collected from grocers.

The protein processing company serves foodservice and retail customers across the US.