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Clare Pennington

Abraaj invests in sub-Saharan African fertiliser company

The firm, which raised $1.3bn for its Africa funds last year, is betting on the increasing use of urea-based fertilisers around the world and Indorama’s expansion into African, US and European markets.

2 min read · 14 October 2016

FMO appoints Rigterink chief executive

Jürgen Rigterink will replace Nanno Kleiterp, FMO’s chief executive officer since 2008.

1 min read · 08 September 2016

New Kiwi firm launches NZ$60m fund

Oriens Capital has raised NZ$30m for its debut fund to date, and will seek opportunities across a range of sectors.

1 min read · 23 August 2016

FMO, Norfund, Rabobank create African finance company

Arise will provide growth equity and target financial service providers working with rural communities in 20 sub-Saharan countries.

1 min read · 05 August 2016

Duet and Nigerian asset manager to set up $400m fund

The public-private fund will see Duet open an office in Nigeria, as it provides credit and equity for six food and beverage companies.

3 min read · 26 July 2016

Russian government backs $1bn super-dairy

The Russian Direct Investment Fund has signed an MoU with Middle Eastern, Thai and Chinese investors to establish Russia’s largest dairy.

1 min read · 19 May 2016

Kalle sold to fourth private equity buyer

CD&R is acquiring the sausage casing maker from Silverfleet.

1 min read · 29 April 2016

Kalle sold to fourth private equity buyer

CD&R is acquiring the sausage casing maker from Silverfleet.

1 min read · 29 April 2016

8 Miles invests in Ethiopian beef exporter

Founded two years ago to take advantage of beef export opportunities, Verde Beef is expected to grow “ten-fold” with new funding according its latest investor 8 Miles.

2 min read · 25 April 2016

CPPIB buys stake in Glencore Agri

The Canadian pension was among a short list of prospective buyers said in January to be under consideration to take on a minority stake in the company.

1 min read · 06 April 2016

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