Proterra Investment Partners
Proterra Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in natural resources, with investment strategies across agriculture, food, metals, mining, and sustainable agriculture, operating globally with multiple offices.
Company Overview
Proterra Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in natural resources. The firm focuses on investment sectors such as agriculture, food, and metals and mining. Launched on January 1, 2016, Proterra emerged as a standalone investment advisor and private equity fund manager for Black River Asset Management's private equity funds. The firm's investment approaches are significantly guided by the experienced senior leadership team, many of whom have a longstanding history with Cargill.
Investment Strategies
Proterra Investment Partners offers diverse investment strategies tailored to specific natural resource sectors. The firm focuses on agriculture, credit, food, metals & mining, and sustainable agriculture. The agriculture strategy uses an own & operate model, acquiring land and employing professional management to boost productivity. The credit strategy invests in loans for North American middle-market agribusiness borrowers. The food strategy aims at growth equity investments in sectors like protein production and supply chain management. The metals & mining strategy is dedicated to sustainable development projects with low production costs. Additionally, the sustainable agriculture strategy targets equity investments in sustainable agriculture projects in the U.S.
Global Presence
Proterra Investment Partners operates globally with offices in key financial and strategic locations. The firm maintains offices in Minneapolis, London, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai, and Sydney. This global presence allows Proterra to leverage local market knowledge and opportunities for its investment strategies.
Ethical Commitment
Proterra Investment Partners upholds a strong commitment to ethical conduct in all aspects of its operations. This ethical commitment influences the firm’s culture and shapes its partnerships with investors and portfolio companies. Proterra's approach ensures that integrity and responsible practices are integral to its business model, fostering trust and collaboration across its investment activities.