NCH Capital - Seeding Opportunity. Building Communities. Capitalizing Growth. Feeding the World.

Investor-operators building and growing sustainable large-scale farming platforms.

Since NCH’s inception in 1993, we have raised approximately $6 billion of capital from investors. As a natural extension of our successful real estate and private equity investment programs across Eastern Europe, since 2006 we have been transforming subsistence-level and fallow farmland in the Black Sea region and other areas of Eastern Europe into highly productive agribusinesses, revitalizing local communities and providing food for millions around the globe. We deploy the latest innovations in agronomy to ensure crop production sustainability and proper land management, with our supply chain solutions delivering products efficiently to the global market. NCH recognizes that the success of our business is ultimately driven by the people of and communities in which we operate. We strive to always hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and operational excellence.

Where our Agribusiness started: the story of NCH’s first farm.

$1.5bn
Invested in agribusiness projects in Eastern Europe
640,000
Hectares of agricultural land under management
4mn
Metric tons of crops originated annually for the world market
100,000
Ukrainian landowners receiving farm rental income from us, strengthening rural economies
9,000
Portfolio company employees in Eastern Europe

Pioneer Investors

1993

NCH is founded and launches one of the earliest Western-backed investment funds in the region; establishes permanent presence on the ground and makes its first investments.

1995

NCH launches OPIC-backed fund to invest in private equity across the region.

1996

NCH launches an opportunity fund to invest across asset classes, primarily in Romania.

1998

NCH makes its first small investments in the region’s agribusiness sector.

2005

Real estate and agribusiness private equity fund launched. NCH identifies opportunity to purchase or lease farmland to optimize as large-scale agribusiness operations and holdings.

2006

NCH begins investing in agribusiness in Ukraine; operations subsequently grouped under the AgroProsperis brand.

2007

NCH’s first fully dedicated agribusiness fund raises $1.2 billion.

2008

AgroProsperis first year of large-scale farming.

2008

AgroTerra is launched.

2012

NCH-managed funds have over $1 billion invested in agribusiness projects in the region.

2014

AgroTerra begins producing soy for seeds using modern genetics and advanced quality controls.

2017

AgroProsperis deploys its large scale to offer supply chain services to an increasing number of small-to-medium enterprise farmers in the region as the Supply Chain Operations business, founded in 2015, continues to grow. AgroTerra subsequently follows suit.

2019

Leveraging its growing strength in cultivating soy for seeds on its own fields, AgroTerra is on path to becoming the contract provider of choice of high-quality seeds to leading global seed companies as part of NCH’s Seed Business.

2020

NCH’s Kassiopi (Corfu, Greece) real estate project obtains building permits and SV. Stefan (Montenegro) real estate project moves toward final permitting.

2021

NCH’s agribusiness operations originate approximately 4 million metric tons of crops annually.

Our deep regional experience makes us an agile capital partner.

We believe the scale of our platform, our well-established local presence, strong reputation, and unique access to opportunities all provide us with an execution edge that has contributed significantly to our success. Beyond our core agribusiness platform, NCH also manages capital for private equity, real estate, and public securities investments.

Our Agribusinesses:

Select Real Estate and Private Equity Investments:

The investments presented are intended to be illustrative of NCH fund past and present investments and do not include all investments.

Commitment to People and Sustainability

People & Communities

NCH creates economic opportunity for people in the region: we’re committed to the health of the communities in which we live and work.
Agronomy & Land

We strive for sustainable agricultural production by leveraging modern crop science and best land-use practices.
Alignment & Ownership

Many of our employees are true partners in our success; in NCH's largest portfolio company, they have invested their own funds into the business and are key stakeholders in our investment strategies.
Production & Distribution

Our focus on improving supply chain logistics maximizes the efficient delivery of products to global markets.

NCH is a proud signatory of:

Our international team of professionals is dedicated to identifying opportunity and creating value in our markets of investment.

Our local offices are responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities and managing the day-to-day operations of portfolio investments, supported by the NCH team in New York. NCH is led by the firm’s founders, and our country heads have been with the firm for an average of over 20 years.