
Due diligence
Learn how we can empower you to make the right decisions
Knowledge feeding the right decisions
The aim of due diligence on a target is to identify key internal and external risks, qualify opportunities, validate and support the valuation process and identify integration synergies and requirements. We have a proven track record of working with clients on potential targets and have unique insight, knowledge and experience along each link of the food value chain

Gain a deep understanding of the operating market
Buying businesses can be lucrative, but also risky and complex. By gaining an in-depth knowledge of the target’s full potential, you can make better decisions.
Take advantage of our expert sector experience continually conducting due diligence on European, Middle Eastern, African and South American farmland, food, beverage and agribusiness investments.
A proven approach towards a clear recommendation
Emerging markets can be opaque. Without knowing the market size, competitive landscape, growth dynamics and value creation potential, you are effectively operating in the dark when it comes to agriculture opportunities.
Our agribusiness due diligence experts has deep experience in cultivating and unlocking sources of local market intelligence to bring clarity to the investment decision.
We use a proven approach on agribusiness due diligence assignments; requesting and receiving answers to key operational questions; following systematic steps to gather and analyse key technical, operational and commercial information on the target so as to deliver a robust red flag report containing a clear go/no-go recommendation.
Our key services
- Transaction advisory
- Commercial due diligence
- Technical due diligence
- Value creation / quick wins (post-acquisition)
- ESG due diligence & feasibility
- Partnership identification and evaluation
- Investment sourcing and evaluation
Who we serve
- Private equity funds
- Food & Agribusiness corporates
- Family offices
- Government agencies
- Multilateral organisations/ NGOs/DFIs
- Institutional investors and fund managers
- Sovereign wealth funds
How can we help
Services
Knowledge feeding the right decisions
The aim of due diligence on a target is to identify key internal and external risks, qualify opportunities, validate and support the valuation process and identify integration synergies and requirements. We have a proven track record of working with clients on potential targets and have unique insight, knowledge and experience along each link of the food value chain

Gain a deep understanding of the operating market
Buying businesses can be lucrative, but also risky and complex. By gaining an in-depth knowledge of the target’s full potential, you can make better decisions.
Take advantage of our expert sector experience continually conducting due diligence on European, Middle Eastern, African and South American farmland, food, beverage and agribusiness investments.
A proven approach towards a clear recommendation
Emerging markets can be opaque. Without knowing the market size, competitive landscape, growth dynamics and value creation potential, you are effectively operating in the dark when it comes to agriculture opportunities.
Our agribusiness due diligence experts has deep experience in cultivating and unlocking sources of local market intelligence to bring clarity to the investment decision.
We use a proven approach on agribusiness due diligence assignments; requesting and receiving answers to key operational questions; following systematic steps to gather and analyse key technical, operational and commercial information on the target so as to deliver a robust red flag report containing a clear go/no-go recommendation.
Our key services
- Transaction advisory
- Commercial due diligence
- Technical due diligence
- Value creation / quick wins (post-acquisition)
- ESG due diligence & feasibility
- Partnership identification and evaluation
- Investment sourcing and evaluation
Who we serve
- Private equity funds
- Food & Agribusiness corporates
- Family offices
- Government agencies
- Multilateral organisations/ NGOs/DFIs
- Institutional investors and fund managers
- Sovereign wealth funds
How can we help
Services
Client success stories
Due diligence
Auctus – commercial due diligence within a short timeframe
Wishing to invest in a UK food processing company the client sought to understand the target's strength and financial health
Due diligence
Fajr Capital – M&A investment opportunity evaluation
A leading investment firm identified an opportunity to acquire a significant minority interest in a valuable business
Due diligence
Major flour milling business – vendor commercial and technical due diligence in strategic sale of milling assets
Comprehensive due diligence on vendors as part of a successful national privatisation drive.
Due diligence
The Savola Group – transaction advisory and due diligence of $150m acquisition.
The client sought to acquire majority stake in a frozen food company with operations and market presence in 5 GCC nations.
Due diligence
Auctus – commercial due diligence within a short timeframe
Wishing to invest in a UK food processing company the client sought to understand the target's strength and financial health
Due diligence
Fajr Capital – M&A investment opportunity evaluation
A leading investment firm identified an opportunity to acquire a significant minority interest in a valuable business
Due diligence
Major flour milling business – vendor commercial and technical due diligence in strategic sale of milling assets
Comprehensive due diligence on vendors as part of a successful national privatisation drive.
Due diligence
The Savola Group – transaction advisory and due diligence of $150m acquisition.
The client sought to acquire majority stake in a frozen food company with operations and market presence in 5 GCC nations.
Due diligence
Auctus – commercial due diligence within a short timeframe
Wishing to invest in a UK food processing company the client sought to understand the target's strength and financial health
Due diligence
Fajr Capital – M&A investment opportunity evaluation
A leading investment firm identified an opportunity to acquire a significant minority interest in a valuable business
Due diligence
Major flour milling business – vendor commercial and technical due diligence in strategic sale of milling assets
Comprehensive due diligence on vendors as part of a successful national privatisation drive.
Featured insights
Sustainability & ESG
The Importance of ESG Due Diligence in Agri-Investing
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence is vital for businesses in terms of attracting investment, maintaining reputation and performance improvement.
Insight
Agribusiness
Access to finance – transforming the story of African agribusiness
Agriculture finance is a contentious issue in Africa, as it continues to face challenges in unlocking the capital required to meet its potential.
Blog
Sustainability & ESG
A dilemma for ESG investors: Balancing local food autonomy and global supply chain advantages
Food production has a wide range of impacts which are difficult to measure, making it unclear whether individual investment in food meet ESG criteria.
Blog
Sustainability & ESG
2021 ESG trends: The cost of failing to integrate sustainability into agribusinesses
Trends show continued momentum behind ethically run food. Failing to integrate sustainability into an investment has consequences.
Blog
Agribusiness
Benefits of completing commercial & technical due diligence
Malachy Mitchell explores how Soft Due Diligence leads to hard result. Presenting our approach and the benefits thereof
Presentation
Agribusiness
Soft Due Diligence Should Deliver Hard Results for Food & Agribusiness Deals
Due diligence, properly applied, equals an informed client. It is essential when evaluating an agribusiness acquisition.
Insight
Sustainability & ESG
The Importance of ESG Due Diligence in Agri-Investing
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence is vital for businesses in terms of attracting investment, maintaining reputation and performance improvement.
Insight
Agribusiness
Access to finance – transforming the story of African agribusiness
Agriculture finance is a contentious issue in Africa, as it continues to face challenges in unlocking the capital required to meet its potential.
Blog
Sustainability & ESG
A dilemma for ESG investors: Balancing local food autonomy and global supply chain advantages
Food production has a wide range of impacts which are difficult to measure, making it unclear whether individual investment in food meet ESG criteria.
Blog
Sustainability & ESG
2021 ESG trends: The cost of failing to integrate sustainability into agribusinesses
Trends show continued momentum behind ethically run food. Failing to integrate sustainability into an investment has consequences.
Blog
Agribusiness
Benefits of completing commercial & technical due diligence
Malachy Mitchell explores how Soft Due Diligence leads to hard result. Presenting our approach and the benefits thereof
Presentation
Agribusiness
Soft Due Diligence Should Deliver Hard Results for Food & Agribusiness Deals
Due diligence, properly applied, equals an informed client. It is essential when evaluating an agribusiness acquisition.
Insight
Sustainability & ESG
The Importance of ESG Due Diligence in Agri-Investing
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence is vital for businesses in terms of attracting investment, maintaining reputation and performance improvement.
Insight
Agribusiness
Access to finance – transforming the story of African agribusiness
Agriculture finance is a contentious issue in Africa, as it continues to face challenges in unlocking the capital required to meet its potential.
Blog
Sustainability & ESG
A dilemma for ESG investors: Balancing local food autonomy and global supply chain advantages
Food production has a wide range of impacts which are difficult to measure, making it unclear whether individual investment in food meet ESG criteria.
Blog
Empowering global food and agribusinesses to make the right decisions
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