Food and agriculture
We have been investing in food and agribusinesses for more than 15 years. Over this time, we’ve harnessed the collective skills, experience, and capabilities of our teams, merging a rich track record in private equity with deep expertise in agriculture to establish ourselves as one of the industry leaders in owning and operating agricultural real assets in Australia and New Zealand.
at a glance
Deep sector expertise and a strong global network.
$2.6bn AUM1
Spanning many of Australia’s largest food and agriculture categories.
100+ years
Combined experience in our dedicated food and agriculture investment team.
Value creation
Positively impact business trajectories with operational improvement strategies and partnership with strong management teams.
our focus
Our strategy focuses on operational real assets characterised by specific attributes:
Robust asset backing
High barriers to entry
Clear market leaders
Strong management teams
We are actively seeking investment opportunities in Australian and New Zealand companies with revenue of at least $15 million across food and agriculture sectors.
OUR STORIES
We remain focused on demonstrating our ability to generate good returns based on sound asset selection and valuation as well as strong partnerships with founding families, entrepreneurs and management teams.
OUR STORIES
Stone Axe: A world-leader in luxury beef production
With over 50,000 head of cattle, Stone Axe Pastoral Company is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated wagyu beef enterprises. This award winning company has herds located in hand-selected, resource rich regions across four states in Australia. Hear from Stone Axe Managing Director, Scott Richardson about the companies growth journey to leadership in their category.
OUR STORIES
Flavorite: Australia's largest glasshouse operator
A glasshouse farming pioneer, Flavorite operates 70ha of produce across four regional Victoria farms. As a fully integrated business, it manages dedicated nurseries and markets fresh produce nationwide. CEO Mike Nichol reflects on three decades of innovative growth, positioning Flavorite as a leader in sustainable glasshouse farming, providing year-round premium produce.
Our investments
We have invested more than $700m in equity across a diverse portfolio of high-performing food and agriculture investments that are now valued above A$2.6 billion1.
Industry Awards and Recognition
We are recognised regionally and globally as a leading Agricultural investor.
More about Roc Partners
Our people are our vital ingredient. They’re the core of our business, and what makes us different.
With our focus on positive growth comes a responsibility to build sustainable business models and embed responsible investing practices.
We follow a rigorous process in making considered, superior strategic decisions to turn potential into value.
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1 31 March 2024
CONTACT US
If you’re a sophisticated investor, a business seeking capital or a business adviser with an opportunity you would like to discuss, please contact our team today. For business owners seeking capital please also include a brief description including the company name and turnover.
