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SilverStreet Capital
SilverStreet Capital is a leading investor in African agriculture. It invests across the agricultural value chain, including storage, deciduous fruit, grains,...
SilverStreet Capital
SilverStreet Capital is a leading investor in African agriculture. It invests across the agricultural value chain, including storage, deciduous fruit, grains, processing, poultry and grapes. Its investors are mostly institutional investors based in Europe and the US, and it also has investments from development financial institutions. The firm implements high ESG standards and reports substantial positive social and climate impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2007
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Cobham
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does SilverStreet Capital source deals in sub-Saharan Africa?
SilverStreet relies on an in-house team with deep local knowledge and agricultural expertise deployed across eight Southern and East African countries. The firm originates proprietary investments through its operational presence on the ground, targeting primary production, processing, storage, and trading businesses. Its investment committee evaluates opportunities directly rather than through intermediary channels.
Who are SilverStreet Capital's limited partners?
The investor base is largely European institutional — pension funds, foundations, endowments, and larger family offices. Three development finance institutions anchor the LP base: the UK government, the Danish government, and the Finnish government. The firm also holds a debt facility from the DFC, a US government department.
What ESG framework does SilverStreet Capital apply to its portfolio companies?
SilverStreet implements IFC Performance Standards, the UN Global Compact, its own proprietary Responsible Investment Code, and is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. The firm publishes an annual Impact and ESG Report, with the most recent covering 2023 metrics. In 2021, portfolio operations positively impacted 577,000 people across sub-Saharan Africa.
Does SilverStreet Capital invest outside of agriculture?
No. SilverStreet is sector-specialized exclusively in African agriculture, covering the full value chain from seed sector and primary production through processing, storage, and trading. The firm does not operate funds outside of this mandate.
What investment structures does SilverStreet Capital use?
The firm uses a buyout and growth equity approach, taking active control positions in portfolio companies across Africa. The structure emphasizes direct operational involvement with board seats and in-house agricultural, finance, legal, and ESG teams managing the assets. The firm does not operate as a fund-of-funds.
Which countries does SilverStreet Capital operate in?
The firm invests in eight countries across Southern and East Africa. While SilverStreet does not publish the full country list on its public website, its funds cover major agricultural economies in the region, with a focus on markets where it can apply its integrated ESG and operational control model.
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