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 40 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
Cantera Partners, with Catholic Relief Services, Analyzes Impact of US Wheat Shipment
Cantera Partners is worked with Catholic Relief Services to analyze the impact of a large shipment of US wheat that was delivered to Kenya and Uganda. Members of the Cantera Partners team met with various wheat millers, processors, and flour mills to understand their...
40 Year Celebration
Celebrating 40 years wouldn't be possible without our incredible team and partners. We're deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for our 40th anniversary celebration. Here's to the amazing journey we've shared and to many more years of creating value and making a...
Cantera Partners Completes Sale
Cantera Partners completed the sale of 44,000 tons of US-origin yellow soybeans in Bangladesh. The sale generated over $19 million for three NGOs implementing USDA Food for Progress awards. Proceeds generated from the sale are used to support international food aid...