An experienced investment professional brings a unique combination of expertise in private equity, asset management, and operational roles in startups, coupled with a lifelong passion for agribusiness and agtech. With seven years of professional experience and a strong academic foundation in agriculture, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to bridge finance and innovation in the agricultural sector.
Currently working as an Investment Manager at a private equity fund specialising in B2B businesses, they excel in both fundraising and transaction execution. Their role includes forging and managing relationships with institutional investors and family offices across Europe. As the primary contact for LPs, they manage co-investment fundraising from inception to drawdown demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
On the investment side, their work includes market sizing, revenue analysis, returns modelling and contributing to investment memorandums. Furthermore, they have been actively involved in multiple transactions, and strategic projects, including leading a bolt-on acquisition for a portfolio company. Their entrepreneurial approach extends to building a network of M&A advisors across Northern Europe, creating a valuable pipeline of investment opportunities.
What sets this professional apart is their deep-rooted passion for agriculture and agtech. Growing up on a family farm instilled a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector, which was further reinforced through an agricultural degree from a leading UK university with a focus on sustainable farming practices and agtech innovation. Their commitment to the industry is evident in their ongoing efforts to write investment memos on agtech opportunities, maintain a network of advisors, and personally invest in transformative ventures that align with their vision for the future of food and farming.
In addition to their technical expertise, they bring resilience and determination, reflected in their adventurous pursuits such as ultrarunning and mountaineering. This combination of professional acumen and personal grit positions them uniquely to contribute to transformative projects in agribusiness and agtech, leveraging their investment expertise and sector knowledge to drive innovation and sustainability.
Contact Max MacGillivray on +44 (0)1284 715055 or contact the Beanstalk team directly by CLICKING HERE and quote Reference: 1025982.