Cargill

Cargill, established in 1865, is a privately held company based in the United States that operates internationally, producing and marketing a diverse range of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. Employing approximately 142,000 people across 67 countries, Cargill focuses on collaborating with customers to address various economic, environmental, and social challenges. The company leverages its scientific expertise and extensive research and development capabilities to enhance existing products, improve process efficiencies, and support innovative solutions. With a global team of over 1,300 specialists in research, development, applications, and technical services, Cargill offers a comprehensive spectrum of services, including technical support, intellectual asset management, and regulatory affairs, to generate distinctive value for its clients.

Hannah Bell

Finance Associate

Lisa Clemens

Senior Director, Investor Relations

David Maclennan

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Joe Ramaker

Vice President, Finance

Past deals in Minnesota

Puris

Venture Round in 2019
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company dedicated to producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and now headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company specializes in cultivating sustainable alternatives to GMOs and animal proteins, offering a range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products. Puris is the exclusive producer of PURIS pea protein, along with other ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its offerings include protein powders, energy bars, and meat substitutes, all designed to combine flavor and texture with high protein content, serving as nutritious substitutes for traditional food items. Through a network of domestic growers and partners, Puris emphasizes a commitment to non-GMO natural breeding, ensuring quality and sustainability in its product line.

Puris

Series D in 2018
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company dedicated to producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and now headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company specializes in cultivating sustainable alternatives to GMOs and animal proteins, offering a range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products. Puris is the exclusive producer of PURIS pea protein, along with other ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its offerings include protein powders, energy bars, and meat substitutes, all designed to combine flavor and texture with high protein content, serving as nutritious substitutes for traditional food items. Through a network of domestic growers and partners, Puris emphasizes a commitment to non-GMO natural breeding, ensuring quality and sustainability in its product line.

Puris

Venture Round in 2018
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company dedicated to producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and now headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company specializes in cultivating sustainable alternatives to GMOs and animal proteins, offering a range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products. Puris is the exclusive producer of PURIS pea protein, along with other ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its offerings include protein powders, energy bars, and meat substitutes, all designed to combine flavor and texture with high protein content, serving as nutritious substitutes for traditional food items. Through a network of domestic growers and partners, Puris emphasizes a commitment to non-GMO natural breeding, ensuring quality and sustainability in its product line.

Pro-Pet llc

Acquisition in 2018
Pro-Pet, LLC manufactures pet food. It distributes its products worldwide. Pro-Pet, LLC was founded in 1996 and is based in Saint Marys, Ohio with additional offices in Kansas and Minnesota. As of February 20, 2018, Pro-Pet, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Cargill Animal Nutrition.

Format International

Acquisition in 2015
Format International Ltd. develops and markets software solutions for feed management, optimization, formulation, and ingredient allocation in animal feed, aqua feed, pet food, human food, premix and similar industries. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Woking, United Kingdom. As of December 14, 2015, Format International Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Feed Management Systems, Inc.