AAF Group

AAF Group Overview

AAF (AquAgro Fund LP) Group is a dedicated impact investment management firm headquartered in Tel Aviv. The group manages Venture Capital funds that seek to generate strong financial returns by deploying capital in game-changing technology companies that address critical global needs in the fields of smart agriculture, food, and Water. The AAF Group also manages corporate open innovation activities, corporate venturing as well as financing projects in agriculture, aquaculture, and water. AQUAGRO FUND I is a $50m fund with Early Stage investments in game-changing Israeli technology companies in the fields of Smart Agriculture, Food, Water and Renewable Energy led by seasoned General Partners who have significant experience investing successfully in those themes; The Fund was formed in 2008 by the managing partners Hillel Milo & Nir Belzer in partnership with the anchor group Gaon Agro Industries, AquAgro GbR (Germany) and Ainsbury Properties Ltd. AAF I has realized 3 exits to date (Evogene IPO; CES Strategic Acquisition and Kinrot Strategic Acquisition) with balance of fund comprised of companies each recognized as disruptor and/or potential leader in its field (Desalitech, Transbiodiesel, Rootility and Tomaisins).

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Apr 11, 2016 · agfundernews.com

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From Hi-Tech to Agtech: Israel's VC Pioneer Hillel Milo Discusses New Fund - AFN

Hillel Milo, one of the pioneers of the venture capital industry in Israel, discusses his transition from hi-tech to agtech and the launch of AquAgro Funds second fund. The fund, which focuses on agriculture and food technology, is targeting between $100 million and $200 million in investments. Milo highlights the need for new technologies and products to address the growing needs for water, food, and energy. He also mentions Evogene, a successful investment for the fund, and discusses the ideal exit strategy for agtech companies. AquAgro Funds investor base for the first fund consisted mainly of family offices, but for the second fund, they plan to include institutions, strategic investors, and family offices globally.

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Sep 2, 2011 · www.greenprophet.com

AquaAgro Fund II to Focus on Preventing Starvation with Water Investment - Green Prophet

Aug 29, 2011 · www.globes.co.il

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Gaon Agro setting up new $100m cleantech fund

Gaon Holdings Ltd. is setting up a new $100 million fund called Aquagro II Fund, which will invest in new water, energy, and smart agriculture technologies. The fund will mainly invest in Israeli companies and will have a portfolio of 10-12 companies. Gaon Holdings plans to raise the money for the fund from financial institutions and other financial companies in Israel and abroad. The fund aims to address the global food shortage and worsening water situation by investing in companies that offer solutions for raising crops in harsh conditions. Gaon Holdings also plans to float Kinrot, a water technologies incubator, on the TASE. The article was published on August 29, 2011.

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Feb 18, 2010 · www.globes.co.il

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AquAgro buys water co incubator from Canadian investor

AguAgro Fund LP has acquired water technologies incubator Kinrot Technology Ventures from Canadas Stern Partners Inc. in a share-swap deal. Kinrot now has a strategic partnership with Mekorot National Water Company, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and the Milwaukee 7 Water Council. The acquisition has turned AquAgro, owned by Gaon Holdings Ltd., into the leading Israeli investor in water and cleantech technologies.

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Jan 29, 2008 · www.globes.co.il

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AquAgro Fund makes first investment

AquAgroFund has made a $4 million investment in Advanced Desalination Technologies at a company value of a few million dollars. The investment is in several tranches. Advanced Desalination Technologies has completed a pilot project at a municipal facility. The companys reverse osmosis technology aims to improve the efficiency of desalination. AquAgroFunds investment aligns with its policy of investing in companies with proven technologies undergoing pilot programs. Advanced Desalination Technologies was founded by Prof. Avi Efrati and his son, Nadav, who will become the CEO. The company has raised $2 million prior to AquAgroFunds investment.

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