INTERNATIONAL AGRIBUSINESS

The International side of Burlington Capital began in the mid-1970s when Michael Yanney, with the able assistance of several global agriculture partners, developed over 30 agriculture production projects in the USSR during the height of the Cold War. Over that 15-year-period, Mr. Yanney established a strong and reliable deal-making reputation in the Region. After the Iron Curtain fell, and the region began to stabilize as independent countries, Mr. Yanney recognized the opportunity to invest capital wisely with the support of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and was successful in forming a private equity investment fund with a focus on agribusiness in the region. Agribusiness Partners International (API), a $100 million fund invested in eight agribusinesses in the region, covered a broad sector of businesses. These ranged from an integrated poultry operation, dairy and milk processor, food packaging and glass container production, bottled water and sparkling wine companies. The API fund successfully exited all the businesses by 2007.

Over the years the International team has been able to leverage its experience and knowledge to partner and to develop the relationships with the most innovative and respected international agriculture companies, domestic and foreign government agencies, not-for-profits/ non-governmental organizations and institutional investors. In developing these partnerships, the international team has been able to continue to broaden its focus on international agriculture in over 26 countries.

MANULIFE (TSE/NYSE: MFC) is a Canadian based insurance company and financial services provider. Manulife Farmland Services Canada (MFSC), focused on identifying quality farmland, facilitating the acquisition and management of these assets for MANULIFE. MFSC was a joint venture between Burlington Capital, MANULIFE, and Hancock Natural Resource Group.  MFSC focused its initial efforts in Alberta and opened an office in Calgary. 

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND FEATURED PROJECTS

2023- Year in Review

2023- Year in Review

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the milestones, achievements, and transformative moments that have shaped our journey over the past year. Join us in this comprehensive year-in-review to celebrate the successes and look forward to an even brighter...

2023 Nebraska Ambassadors Forum

2023 Nebraska Ambassadors Forum

The Nebraska Ambassadors Forum expresses its deep appreciation to the American Academy of Diplomacy for their invaluable support in making this event possible. On October 23 and 24, we had the privilege of hosting four distinguished former United States dignitaries in...

Cantera Partners- Global Commodity Agent

Cantera Partners- Global Commodity Agent

In 2000, Burlington Capital became aware of a large surplus of milk powder in the USA and began to look for ways to monetize that surplus on behalf of the USDA. After the war in Afghanistan, the US government was anxious to provide support to the Afghan people and the...