A Major International Player · Global Markets

Feeding
tomorrow's world
today.

OTALAN Invest positions its partners at the heart of the global transformation of the agri-food sector — capturing value at every link of the chain, from farmland and intelligent production to industrial processing, logistics and premium export markets.

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$212Bn
Addressable global agriculture market by 2034
+5%
Projected annual growth of the agri-food sector (CAGR 2026–2034)
+50%
Expected increase in global food demand by 2050
3 Pillars
Production · Processing · International Distribution
OTALAN Invest — Firm Overview

A major international platform dedicated to sustainable agriculture and food chain investing.

OTALAN Invest brings together institutional capital, operational expertise and a thesis-driven approach to build, scale and connect agri-food businesses across the world's highest-potential producing and exporting regions — from farmland to premium export markets.

15+
Years
Track record across agriculture, food processing and agri-tech investing.
60+
Investments
Including 22 platform companies across production, processing and distribution.
$8.4Bn
Assets Under Management
Capital deployed across diversified agri-food and agri-tech strategies.
$7.2Bn
Invested in Food & Agribusiness
Directed into production, processing, logistics and innovation assets.
$1.9Bn
Generated in Co-Investment
Mobilized alongside sovereign funds and institutional partners.
Figures as of December 31, 2025. Illustrative positioning data — to be replaced with audited corporate figures prior to publication.
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Our Positioning

A reference player
on the international stage

In a global context of strained food supply chains, demographic pressure and shifting consumption patterns, OTALAN Invest has established itself as an essential strategic partner for investors seeking access to the best assets in the international agri-food sector.

Our approach spans the full value continuum: from primary agricultural production to high-value-added industrial processing, through distribution logistics and export channels into premium markets. We select only projects with strong return potential and lasting impact.

Through our network of institutional partners, sovereign funds and private players across the world's major producing regions — Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Latin America — OTALAN Invest offers privileged access to opportunities structurally underserved by traditional markets.

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Primary Agricultural Production
Strategic land access, precision agriculture, high-value crops and advanced irrigation systems in regions with strong agronomic potential.
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Processing & Food Manufacturing
Packaging facilities, industrial processing, and Halal- and Organic-certified products destined for high-margin export markets.
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International Logistics & Distribution
Cold-chain mastery, export corridors to the Gulf, Europe and Asia, and partnerships with major global distribution platforms.
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Innovation & Agri-Tech
Deployment of smart farming, vertical farming, sustainable aquaculture and alternative proteins to maximize yield and climate resilience.
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Diversified Sector Coverage

A complete ecosystem
of agri-food sub-sectors

OTALAN Invest builds diversified exposure across the technologies and operations that are reshaping global agriculture — from the field to the factory floor, and from the sky to the supply chain.

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Precision Agriculture
AI, sensors and analytics optimize yields, water use and input costs across large-scale operations.
Agri-Tech
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Smart Farming & IoT
Connected farms enable real-time monitoring, automated irrigation and remote management of assets.
Agri-Tech
⚙️
Food Processing & Automation
Robotics, computer-vision inspection and digital twins turn factories into intelligent, connected production ecosystems.
Processing
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Vertical Farming
Controlled-environment agriculture delivers year-round production with up to 95% less water than conventional methods.
Production
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Sustainable Aquaculture
Recirculating systems produce certified, traceable premium seafood independent of geographic constraints.
Production
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Regenerative & Sustainable Agriculture
Carbon-smart practices and regenerative land management deliver durable yields and ESG-aligned returns.
Sustainability
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Robotics & Autonomous Equipment
Autonomous tractors, harvesting, seeding, weeding, greenhouse and packaging robots reduce labour dependency.
Automation
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Drone Technologies & Remote Sensing
Crop mapping, multispectral analysis, precision irrigation and predictive yield forecasting for investment planning.
Agri-Tech
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Commodity Trading & Global Distribution
Integrated platforms connect producers directly to global markets, securing offtake and pricing visibility.
Distribution
03
Market Dynamics

A sector undergoing
structural global expansion

$136Bn
Global agricultural market · 2025
A market of global reference
Global food demand shows no signs of slowing. Emerging markets and high-density urban centres represent durable outlets for players well positioned across the value chain.
+183%
Aquaculture growth · 5 years
Aquaculture, an engine of expansion
Aquaculture output has surged 183% over five years across OTALAN's target markets. Premium marine proteins represent one of the most promising export segments.
85%
Import dependency · GCC
A structural deficit means opportunity
Gulf countries import up to 85% of their food needs. This dependency creates durable, captive demand for OTALAN's producing and processing partners.
9,000Bn
SAR · Global packaged food market
Food processing: a major growth driver
The global packaged food market grows at roughly 5% per year, driven by the rise of the middle class, Halal expansion and demand for certified organic products.
+58%
Greenhouse production · target markets
Protected agriculture accelerating sharply
High-performance greenhouses and vertical farming enable year-round production regardless of climate, with yields 40–70% higher than traditional agriculture.
+$1Bn
Expected exports · aquaculture 2026
Exceptional export horizons
Growth in aquaculture and agri-food exports opens trade corridors to Europe, Asia and the Gulf that OTALAN partners can address as priority markets.
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Global Footprint

Where production and
exports concentrate today

An interactive view of the countries that anchor OTALAN's sourcing, production and export strategy — the markets with the highest agricultural output and the strongest export corridors our partners can access.

Priority Production & Export Markets
High-output production hubs
Top global export leaders
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Investment Opportunities

Investment theses with
strong return potential

Processing
Export-Oriented Agro-Industrial Clusters
OTALAN supports the development of integrated agri-food industrial zones — combining production, processing, packaging and logistics access — designed to address the most rewarding export markets. Halal, organic, premium: each cluster is positioned on high-value-added segments.
Agri-Tech
Vertical Farms & Controlled-Environment Agriculture
Indoor agriculture represents the future of resilient food production. OTALAN invests in fully automated vertical farming projects capable of producing vegetables, herbs and microgreens year-round with 95% less water than conventional agriculture.
Aquaculture
Sustainable Aquaculture Development
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) enable certified, traceable production of premium fish and shellfish independent of geographic constraints. OTALAN identifies and finances the best aquaculture projects with strong export potential to Asian and European markets.
Distribution
Cold-Chain Logistics & Smart Food Logistics
Mastering the cold chain is the sine qua non of any international agri-food development. OTALAN invests in connected logistics infrastructure that uses AI to optimize the distribution of temperature-controlled products across the most dynamic trade corridors.
Proteins
Alternative Proteins & High-Value Emerging Crops
Insects, plant-based proteins, spirulina, quinoa, moringa: OTALAN targets new alternative production sectors with strong expansion potential in premium consumption markets. These investments benefit from a double premium: high returns and demonstrable ESG credentials.
Land
Strategic Land Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
OTALAN structures access to land assets in regions with strong agronomic potential — East Africa, Central Asia, Latin America — in partnership with strong local players. Every operation is designed to secure the supply chain of our industrial partners.
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Competitive Advantages

Why OTALAN Invest is
a differentiating partner

Global Institutional Network
Active presence with sovereign funds, investment promotion authorities and ministries of agriculture across the world's major producing regions. OTALAN negotiates privileged access, tax exemptions and land facilities unavailable to isolated investors.
Deep Sector Expertise
A team combining financial, agronomic and operational expertise. OTALAN does not simply identify opportunities: we ensure operational follow-through, governance and value creation at every stage of the investment cycle.
ESG & Sustainability Approach
Every project integrates strict environmental, social and governance criteria. Water efficiency, positive carbon impact and local community development are non-negotiable components of our investment thesis.
Tailored Financial Structuring
OTALAN structures investment vehicles adapted to each partner's profile — infrastructure funds, mezzanine debt, direct equity, joint ventures — optimizing risk exposure and the tax levers available in each jurisdiction.
Access to Premium Export Markets
Through exclusive distribution agreements and partnerships with major international trading groups, OTALAN guarantees secure outlets for its producing partners, eliminating the commercialization risk that weighs on agricultural projects.
Technology-Driven Performance Monitoring
OTALAN deploys real-time monitoring tools across its portfolios — IoT, remote sensing, AI — anticipating operational risks, optimizing yields and providing precise, transparent reporting to our investors.
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Strategic Roadmap

Our vision through 2030:
building the global leader

Phase 1 · Short Term
Consolidation & Access to Priority Markets
Finalize institutional partnership agreements in target regions. Deploy first production and processing capacities. Sign framework distribution agreements toward the Gulf, Europe and Southeast Asia. Build the flagship project portfolio with first investor partners.
Phase 2 · Medium Term
Scale-Up & Vertical Integration
Industrial scale-up of agri-food clusters. Development of cold-chain and smart logistics infrastructure. Launch of first proprietary-brand product lines positioned on premium Halal and Organic international segments. First exits on mature assets.
Phase 3 · Horizon 2030
International Leadership & Asset Diversification
Position OTALAN as a global reference in agri-food asset management. Build a diversified portfolio spanning production, processing, technology and distribution across five continents. Introduce listed investment vehicles to provide enhanced liquidity to institutional partners.
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Global Presence

Offices positioned at the
centre of our target markets

OTALAN Invest operates from strategic hubs connecting European capital markets, Gulf demand centres and African production regions — the same corridors mapped in our global footprint above.

Headquarters
Paris, France
OTALAN Invest
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 00 00 00 00
paris@otalan.com
Africa & Sourcing
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
OTALAN Invest — East Africa Office
Bole Road
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 11 000 0000
addisababa@otalan.com
Gulf & Distribution
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
OTALAN Invest — Gulf Office
King Fahd Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 11 000 0000
riyadh@otalan.com
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