CITIC Agri Fund Management Co., Ltd.

Overview

CITIC Agri Fund Management Co., Ltd. is a private equity firm focusing on investments in the agriculture technology and food & beverage sectors. The firm manages over 10 billion RMB in assets and has invested in global and local companies specializing across a broad spectrum of agricultural sectors, including crop science, animal breeding, animal health, intelligent equipment, and food & beverage. Founded in 2016 following CITIC Group’s acquisition of Long-Ping High Tech, the firm has raised over five funds, which have made investments in China and Latin America. The firm is headquartered in Beijing with regional offices in Hong Kong, Sanya, and Nanjing. CITIC Agri Fund's investment strategy includes early-stage, growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, and buyout investments. The firm has a geographical focus on China and Brazil, with a diverse portfolio spanning various industries such as agriculture, food and beverage, agricultural technology, animal health, plant breeding, animal breeding, food processing, wine and spirits, brewing, drones, hardware, and artificial intelligence. The firm has made significant investments, including a $1.1 billion acquisition of Dow AgroSciences’ corn seed business in Brazil in 2017. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes leveraging CITIC Group's strengths in capital operation, brand name, and global footprint to build leading Chinese seed companies with global competitiveness. CITIC Agri Fund aims to support the growth of its portfolio companies through strategic investments and active management, contributing to the advancement of the agricultural industry in China and beyond.

Investment Focus

• Focus on agriculture technology and food & beverage sectors
• Interest in early-stage to buyout investments
• Geographical focus on China and Brazil
• Diverse industry portfolio including agriculture, food and beverage, and related sectors

Portfolio Companies