SILVERSTREET CAPITAL LLP

Thesis

SilverStreet Capital LLP is a private equity firm founded in 2007 and based in the United Kingdom, specializing in investments within the agricultural value chain across Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm's core mission is to generate strong financial returns while simultaneously creating significant positive social, environmental, and climate impacts. Their investment strategy involves identifying and developing undervalued assets in sectors such as storage, deciduous fruit, grains, processing, poultry, and grapes. SilverStreet Capital emphasizes a deep understanding of local markets and adheres to high ESG standards through its Responsible Investment Code, IFC Performance Standards, and the UN Global Compact. Their approach aims to resolve issues within agricultural value chains, thereby supporting entire chains and empowering smallholder farmers to enhance their production and income by providing access to better seeds, new markets, and advanced farming techniques. The firm manages African agricultural funds, with its first fund, Silverlands Fund, closing in 2012 with $214 million. While current AUM is not consistently disclosed, one source suggests less than $150 million. However, the firm launched in 2007 with a mandate exceeding $500 million. Their geographic focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Southern and East Africa, and they primarily target growth and buyout stages by investing in and developing established agricultural businesses.