Rabo Equity Advisors

Rabo Equity Advisors Private Limited, established in 1996, is a subsidiary of Rabobank, with senior employees owning 49% of the shares. Based in New Delhi and Mumbai, the firm operates as an investment advisor for global private equity managers and seeks to act as an investment manager for domestic venture capital and private equity funds. Currently, it advises Rabo Equity Management Company Ltd, Mauritius, which manages two private equity funds dedicated to the food and agribusiness sector in India. Rabo Equity Advisors specializes in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, providing economic insights, and facilitating liquidity events. Its team possesses substantial expertise and industry relationships essential for sector-focused funds, particularly in food and agribusiness. The firm leverages the resources of Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory, which includes a global team of analysts with extensive knowledge across various agribusiness sectors. This collaboration enhances Rabo Equity's understanding of the agricultural value chain, from production to end products, benefiting its portfolio companies in the food and agribusiness sector.

Rahul Bahri

Vice President, Investments

Archit Garg

Vice President of Investments

Suneet Gupta

Partner and Executive Director, Investments

Avinash Gupta

Managing Director

Satish Kumar Jakkula

Associate Vice President

Sami Khan

Partner and Senior Director

Siddharth Khatkhate

Vice-President of Investments

Siddharth Lal

Partner and Director, Investments

Saurabh Narain

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Rahul Rai

Partner and Director

Rajesh Srivastava

Chairman and Managing Director

Venkatraman, S.

Partner and Director

7 past transactions

LT Foods

Post in 2018
LT Foods Limited is a branded specialty foods company. The Company is engaged in milling, processing and marketing of branded and non-branded basmati rice, and manufacturing of rice food products in the domestic and overseas market. Its geographical segments include India, North America and Rest of the world. Its operations include contract farming, procurement, storage, processing, packaging and distribution. Its rice product portfolio comprises brown rice, white rice, steamed rice, parboiled rice, organic rice, quick cooking rice, value added rice and flavored rice in the ready to cook segment.

Parijat Industries

Venture Round in 2016
Parijat is a three decades old Indian MNC with extensive global presence in 70 countries, 6 international offices, exclusive distribution networks in India, Russia and C.I.S and West Africa. The Parijat group of companies offers international quality products ethically produced and sourced. We are a knowledge and value enhancing contributor across the value chain to all the stake holders in the agricultural sector. We have been serving farmers worldwide by building global partnerships, supplying quality cost-effective crop protection chemicals for the last 10 years.

Cremica Agro Foods Ltd.

Series A in 2016
Cremica Agro Foods Ltd. is a prominent food products manufacturer based in Ludhiana, India, established in 1978. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including biscuits, breads, sauces, mayonnaise, ice creams, dips, salad dressings, ready-to-cook gravies, and a variety of ethnic snacks and condiments. Catering to both domestic and international markets, Cremica serves various sectors such as coffee chains, pizza outlets, sandwich shops, food retail chains, hotels, and airlines. The company has gained recognition for its commitment to quality and innovation, maintaining internationally certified production facilities and a focus on health-oriented ingredients. Over the years, Cremica has expanded its reach through partnerships with notable brands, including collaborations with Quaker Oats and McDonald's, solidifying its position in the food processing industry.

BeloorBayir Biotech

Venture Round in 2014
BeloorBayir Biotech Limited, founded in 1981 and based in Tumkur, India, specializes in the manufacture and supply of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients. The company offers a diverse range of products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), dietary supplements, botanical extracts, and various medications such as antidepressants, anti-cancer drugs, anti-retrovirals, anti-malarials, anti-diabetics, and cardiac drugs. As a subsidiary of BAYIR Group, BeloorBayir Biotech operates modern manufacturing facilities that adhere to WHO cGMP standards, ensuring high-quality production practices. The company's commitment to innovation and quality positions it as a significant player in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Prabhat Dairy

Venture Round in 2012
Prabhat Dairy is an integrated milk and dairy products company based in India, serving both institutional and retail customers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including pasteurized and ultra-high-temperature milk, sweetened condensed milk, flavored milk, clarified butter, cheese, milk powders, lassi, ice creams, paneer, curd, and yogurt. Additionally, Prabhat Dairy operates a network of franchise-owned retail stores under the brand name Goodness Zones in Maharashtra. Its distribution channels include stockists, distributors, and trade outlets, allowing for widespread availability of its products. The company also engages in exports, primarily supplying its dairy products to markets in Dubai, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.

Vacmet India

Venture Round in 2010
Vacmet India Limited manufactures plastic packaging products. Its products include exports polyester films, BOPP films, coated and high barrier films such as transparent, peelable and sealable films, metallized realease, polyester chips, and metallized paper and board. The company caters to a range of markets, including flexible packaging, security, medical, textiles, labeling, decoration, electrical, and insulation. Vacmet India Limited was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Agra, India.

LT Foods

Post in 2009
LT Foods Limited is a branded specialty foods company. The Company is engaged in milling, processing and marketing of branded and non-branded basmati rice, and manufacturing of rice food products in the domestic and overseas market. Its geographical segments include India, North America and Rest of the world. Its operations include contract farming, procurement, storage, processing, packaging and distribution. Its rice product portfolio comprises brown rice, white rice, steamed rice, parboiled rice, organic rice, quick cooking rice, value added rice and flavored rice in the ready to cook segment.