Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. is a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1851, the company specializes in the trading and processing of various agricultural products, including animal feed, pet food, food and beverages, bioenergy, new proteins, and ingredients for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It also engages in the production of textiles and fibers. In addition to its processing capabilities, Louis Dreyfus Company offers transportation services via river, rail, and road, facilitating the efficient distribution of its products. The company, previously known as Louis Dreyfus Commodities B.V., rebranded in March 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Company Netherlands Holding B.V. Its mission is to provide sustenance for a growing population while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.

Laura Zaim

Director, Innovations

Past deals in Commodities

Namoi Cotton

Acquisition in 2024
Namoi Cotton Limited, based in Toowoomba, Australia, is a prominent player in the cotton industry, focusing on the ginning and marketing of cotton in Australia and Asia. The company operates 12 cotton gins across New South Wales and Queensland, providing essential ginning services to cotton farmers. Namoi Cotton is also involved in the procurement of lint cotton through forward contracts, as well as the trading and marketing of cottonseeds and by-products from the ginning process. Additionally, it engages in the procurement of various grain and pulse crops, selling these into domestic and international markets. The company offers cotton classing services and manages the logistics related to plastic waste generated from its operations. Founded in 1962, Namoi Cotton was formerly known as Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd before rebranding in October 2017.

Grão Direto

Venture Round in 2022
Grão Direto operates a Brazilian digital marketplace that connects grain buyers and producers for agricultural commodity trading. The platform supports spot, futures, and barter transactions and provides real-time price intelligence, contract automation, and document processing to help farmers and buyers optimize deals and streamline logistics. It serves cooperatives, traders, brokers, feed factories, and warehouses, and enhances market intelligence and decision-making while supporting related processes such as logistics and financial products.
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