Investment Summary

Equity Group Investments and Castle Harlan Invest In Baja Aqua Farms

On November 29, 2023, private equity firms Equity Group Investments and Castle Harlan invested in agriculture company Baja Aqua Farms

Investment Highlights
  • This is Equity Group Investments’ 2nd and Castle Harlan’s 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Equity Group Investments’ 1st and Castle Harlan’s 1st transaction in Mexico.

Investment Summary
Date 2023-11-29
Target Baja Aqua Farms
Sector Agriculture
Investor(s) Equity Group Investments
Castle Harlan
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Baja Aqua Farms

Ensenada, Mexico
Baja Aqua Farms is a Mexico-based vertically integrated Bluefin tuna rancher. The Company produces a variety of tuna products under the most rigorous standards, that are sought out by top chefs and supermarket chains around the globe for its consistent quality and year-round availability. Baja Aqua Farms was founded in 2000 and is based in Ensenada, Mexico.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Equity Group Investments

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equity Group Investments is a private investment group formed by Sam Zell. The Firm looks for opportunistic investments in a variety of sectors including energy, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, media, and real estate. Equity Group Investments was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 17
Sector (Agriculture) 2 of 2
Type (Growth Capital) 11 of 11
Country (Mexico) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-01 CraneWorks

Houston, Texas, United States

CraneWorks provides new and used equipment, manufacturer-backed and trained service, extensive parts inventories for all makes, and a modern rental fleet. Industries served include commercial, residential, infrastructure construction, transmission and distribution, and energy. CraneWorks was founded in 2002 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-01 Pasha Group

San Rafael, California, United States

Pasha Group is a family-owned diversified global logistics and transportation services company, providing customized, cost-effective, and profitable value-added services to the automotive, maritime, and relocation industries through the integration of Pasha’s network of global logistics entities and strategic partners. Pasha Group was founded in 1947 and is based in San Rafael, California.

Sell -
Investor

Castle Harlan

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 6.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Castle Harlan is a large private equity firm that targets private company investments in the US and Australia. Castle Harlan targets businesses in a wide range of industries that include, packaging, industrial services, manufacturing, restaurants, business services, distribution, publishing, and transportation. Castle Harlan can provide both equity and mezzanine capital. The Firm is affiliated with Australian private equity firm CHAMP Private Equity, and together formed CHAMP - Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners. Castle Harlan was formed in 1987 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 48
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 1
Country (Mexico) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-07 Tensar

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Tensar is a global provider of innovative subgrade soil reinforcement solutions, selling into more than 80 national markets through its two major product lines: Tensar geogrids and Geopier foundation systems. Geogrids are polymer-based products used for ground stabilization, soil reinforcement, and asphalt optimization in construction applications including roadways, public infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Tensar originated geogrid technology, which reduces aggregate consumption, thereby decreasing construction time, expense, and the project owner's cost of lifetime maintenance. The company also has a large portfolio of proprietary products. Tensar was formed in 1983 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Sell $550M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-24 Alumni Educational Solutions

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Alumni manufactures and distributes educational furniture for the preschool through grade twelve market. The company’s portfolio of education furniture solutions is focused on creating collaborative furniture with classrooms. It operates from three facilities in Canada, the United States, and China to serve customers across North America. Alumni Educational Solutions was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.

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