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 Agri-Vie Fund's final close has taken place on 30 September 2010. Investors interested to discuss participation in similar funds should click here for further information.
The management of the Agri-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 R5.3 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. The Makotulo BEE Consortium is led by the women owned Makotulo Agricultural Investment Company. Led by prominent agribusiness women such as Ntombi Msimang, Kate Moloto and Jean Davidson, Makotulo has teamed up with agricultural economist and Stellenbosch University’s Dean of Agriculture, Dr Mohammad Karaan. The Consortium is guiding the identification and structuring of Agri-Vie’s BEE transactions while placing special emphasis on the empowerment of women in agribusiness. |
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