The Mosaic

Mosaic is a leading global producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, essential nutrients for agricultural growth. Established in 2004 through the merger of IMC Global and Cargill's fertilizer business, the company operates phosphate rock mines in Florida, Brazil, and Peru, as well as potash mines in Saskatchewan, New Mexico, and Brazil. In addition to its mining operations, Mosaic has a significant fertilizer distribution network, particularly in Brazil, where it operates Mosaic Fertilizantes, acquired from Vale in 2018. The company serves a diverse customer base, including wholesalers, retail dealers, and individual growers across more than 40 countries, engaging in all phases of crop nutrition from resource extraction to the delivery of agricultural products.

Bruce Bodine

CEO and Board Member

3 past transactions

Gênica

Series A in 2022
Gênica is a Brazilian agricultural research company that focuses on technological innovation and biotechnology to enhance sustainability and efficiency in agriculture and livestock. Headquartered at the Technological Park of Piracicaba, it engages in research and development of production management tools, including integrated pest and disease management technologies. Gênica aims to combat agricultural challenges, such as a common soybean fungus, by developing vaccines and producing agricultural pesticides that protect crops from various fungal diseases. The company operates a production unit and collaborates with research institutions, including a partnership with ESALQTec at the Experimental Unit Fazão Areão USP, which features laboratories and greenhouses dedicated to product development.

Plant Response

Acquisition in 2022
Plant Response is a developer of agricultural technologies focused on enhancing plant health and growth through biological solutions. The company utilizes natural compounds to create products that improve plant immunity, increase tolerance to environmental stresses, and optimize nutrient use. By leveraging technology initially developed by researchers at the CBGP, Plant Response aims to address the challenges faced in modern agriculture and provide effective crop protection solutions. Their innovations are designed to meet the evolving needs of agricultural professionals globally, contributing to the restoration and advancement of the agricultural ecosystem.

Vale Fertilizantes

Acquisition in 2016
Vale Fertilizantes, operating as Mosaic Fertilizantes P&K Ltda., is a prominent producer and distributor of fertilizers and chemicals in Brazil. The company specializes in the manufacture of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium products for the agribusiness sector. Additionally, Vale Fertilizantes provides calcium phosphate, sulfur, and micro granulated phosphate products for the animal nutrition industry. Beyond agriculture, the company supplies basic and intermediate raw materials for various sectors, including mining, water treatment, automotive manufacturing, and civil construction, thereby contributing to a diverse range of industrial applications.
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