Private Equity

BrightFarms executive predicts 700% growth for greenhouses that minimise transport costs by building near retail locations.

The state received more than a third of venture capital funding for water tech in the US.

The publicly-traded REIT has made a series of acquisitions since the beginning of the quarter.

The alternative assets firm looks to access Asia while sticking to its water-rights strategy.

Sembrador says it has a commitment from IDB and expects one from the Colombian government.

The firm acquired Pharmaq in 2013 for about €250m and is selling it to Zoetis for $765m.

The subsidiary of Deutsche Börse became custodian of a stake in a 2013 agri fund as part of its acquisition of Citco's hedge fund custody processing business.

The emerging markets' middle classes are beginning to shape agri demand in unexpected ways, said Marc Sadler of the World Bank at this week's Agri Investor Forum in Chicago.

The acquisition is the second investment by the firm's $893 million Fund IV.

An unnamed Chinese-Israeli investor group is expected to add to the $4m Agrinnovation close.