Continental Grain Company

Continental Grain Company, founded in 1813 and based in New York, is a prominent privately held firm specializing in the food and agriculture sectors. The company initially started as a grain trading business in Arlon, Belgium, and has since expanded its operations to include diversified investment activities focused on protein-based businesses. By partnering with exceptional management teams, Continental Grain seeks to create long-term value and pursue strategic growth opportunities worldwide. Its investment groups, including CGC Ventures and a middle market investment division, enable the company to explore new avenues for growth within the global food and agriculture landscape. With a strong entrepreneurial legacy and a commitment to financial success, Continental Grain Company aims to positively impact its employees and business partners.

Maximiliano Astruc

Vice President

Frank W. Baier

CFO and Administrative Officer

Marcelo Deschamps

Vice President

Paul J. Fribourg

Chairman and CEO

Ari Gendason

Chief Investment Officer

Nicolas Guzman

Associate, Direct Investments

Ryan Oksenhendler

Principal, Corporate Investments

Carlos Poblete

Co-Head and Principal

Nicholas William Rosa

Chairman, Conti International

Ignacio Sanz

Co-Head and Principal

Kevin Thorson

Principal

Hunter Whitney

Associate, Direct Investments

Jiayu Zhang

Principal, Conti Asia

Past deals in Commodities

Yuan Yao Nong Ye

Venture Round in 2021
Yuan Yao Nong Ye is a group of companies that mainly focuses on feeding raw materials in the agriculture and animal husbandry sector. It also has businesses in big data trade, biological fermentation, and industrial internet sectors.
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company that specializes in the production and marketing of nutrient-dense products derived from rice and other small grains, as well as by-products from the milling process. The company transforms raw rice bran into stabilized rice bran (SRB) and a range of high-value derivatives, including RiBalance, RiSolubles, RiFiber, and ProRyza products. These products are rich in oil, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional value of various consumer products. Additionally, RiceBran Technologies markets its SRB products as feed ingredients within the animal nutrition sector. The company serves a diverse clientele, including food and animal nutrition manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, RiceBran Technologies was previously known as NutraCea before rebranding in October 2012.
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