BUSINESS owners in the food and agribusiness sector have a range of business financing options as investors and financiers are becoming increasingly aware of the growth potential of the sector. Increasingly, private equity investors are approaching company founders and owners with a view to assisting in the growth of their businesses. As this is a relatively recent trend, it is useful to reflect on the characteristics of private equity investment and the role it could play in your business. These considerations apply equally wherever your business is positioned in the food and agri value chain: from farming through to processing, distribution and marketing.
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