Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.
Private equity fund sees growing demand for table olives in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 11 October 2013 Agri-Vie buys 63% stake in Cape Olive Holdings to target growing condiments market.
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
How to invest in Africa’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2010 Agri-Vie is a private equity fund focused on agribusiness in Africa. Jaco Maritz spoke to Izak Strauss, Agri-Vie’s executive director and chief investment officer, about investing in Africa’s agriculture sector