Fund Description
The Fund is a unique private equity fund in Canada that will focus on acquiring interests in exceptional small to medium-sized private companies in the rapidly growing North American market for natural food and related products.
Fund Mission
Produce above market returns by investing in companies that produce environmentally superior food and agircultural products or services (and/or related products/services).
Vintage Year
2012
Geographic and Industry Investment Targets
Target Industry
Accommodation & food service | Agriculture, forestry & fishing | Manufactured Goods
Target Industries Description
Natural and Organic Foods, and other "Sustainable Food" sectors
Investment Region(s)
North America
Countries of Investment
United States | Canada
Geographic Target Description
No further description provided.
Impact Investment Targets
Impact Targets
Socially beneficial prod/serv | Environmentally beneficial prod/serv
Socially Beneficial Products & Services
Health
Socially Beneficial Products & Services Description
Sustainable agriculture can improve the prosperity of farmers through higher prices and lower input costs, creates healthier, chemical-free, working conditions for farm workers and produces more nutrient-dense and less chemical-laden food for consumers.
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services
Pollution prevention | Other
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services Description
In comparison to most conventional agriculture, sustainable agriculture can potentially improve soil quality, conserve water and energy, and reduce carbon emissions from farming, while maintaining competitive yields for farmers.