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Eridanus
Eridanus is a niche investment company and registered FSP (FSP no. 48947) that provides investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. It focuses on...
Eridanus
Eridanus is a niche investment company and registered FSP (FSP no. 48947) that provides investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. It focuses on sustainable agricultural businesses and helping secure and grow the food supply industry. Its strategy is to build scale by investing into a pipeline of agricultural entities and obtaining equity stakes.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Johannesburg
Corporate office
Johannesburg, South Africa
Principals
Cobus Nel
Martin Van Vuuren
director and investment committee member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Eridanus invest in?
Eridanus invests exclusively in sustainable agricultural businesses. The firm describes its mandate as securing and growing the food supply industry through equity stakes. There is no public disclosure of investments outside the agricultural sector.
How does Eridanus source its investments?
The firm states it obtains equity stakes by investing into an existing pipeline of agricultural entities. Specific sourcing channels, partnerships, or origination networks are not publicly disclosed.
Does Eridanus make fund commitments or only direct investments?
All publicly available language points to direct equity investments only. The firm makes no mention of allocating to external funds, fund-of-funds structures, or credit vehicles.
Where does Eridanus operate geographically?
The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Beyond its registered office, no specific geographic focus or international investment footprint is disclosed.
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