The Agri-Vie fund has been structured with a view to investor flexibility as regards commitment amounts, limited liability, geographic exposure and fund governance.

The management of the Agr-Vie investment process and portfolio benefits from the contributions of key partners:

SP Aktif has a ten year track record in investment and management services. It follows an active investment management approach in originating and managing its portfolio of proprietary and managed investments. Having develop a specialist profile in the agribusiness sector, the firm spear-headed the development of the Agri-Vie Fund in conjunction with Sanlam Private Equity. Through its specialist fund management structure, SP Fund Managers, the firm leads the active management of Agri-Vie.

Part of the Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Private Equity is one of the largest private equity firms in Southern Africa with around R5-billion in assets under management (July 2008) Offering direct and fund of funds investment capability, Sanlam Private Equity has developed strong networks and relationships with leading private equity players including BEE financiers and private equity advisory board members.  Sanlam Private Equity strengthens the application of best practices and sound corporate governance in Agri-Vie’s fund management.