Agri-food

The credit investment into agricultural financing firm Samunnati aims to economically support farmers while facilitating climate-positive practices. 

The UK-based sustainable growth equity investment platform focuses on scaling companies that directly contribute to the climate transition.

The fund secured investment from institutions including British Patient Capital and plans to fund impact startups in areas such as energy, transportation, and agriculture.

The two institutions plan to pool resources to establish a fund platform  and advocate in support of themes including regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry and nature restoration.

The Dutch company, which produces cultivated beef by growing it directly from cow cells, will use the investment to scale its operations and prepare for market entry.

Saveggy is tackling plastic and food waste with its proprietary technology that promises to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The company has received backing from impact investors including Unconventional Ventures.

The multi-institutional investment reflects growing interest in providing affordable insurance to cover Africa’s vulnerable smallholder farmers against climate-related risks.

Royal London Asset Management is taking a controlling interest in South Yorkshire Pension Authority’s 20,000-acre UK farmland portfolio with a view to extending the use of sustainable farming methods.

The UK’s development finance institution is backing initiatives aimed at boosting fertiliser production, food supply and trade on the continent.

Lissy Smit, CEO of sustainable aquaculture impact investment fund Aqua-Spark talks to Impact Investor about fundraising, the sector’s first unicorn and why it is launching a new Africa fund.