Merricks Capital has announced it had been awarded ‘Private Lender of the Year – Global’ by Agri Investor as part of their annual global awards.

Merricks Capital’s Managing Director, Portfolio Management, Geoff Davis said this award recognises Merricks Capital as a leading private debt lender in agricultural farmland credit across Australia and New Zealand.

He stated: “Our deep understanding of agricultural operations, asset bases and loan exit strategies enables us to service opportunities that traditional banks often underservice.

“Growing demand and increasing regulatory pressures faced by the banks have created a financing gap in the agriculture credit market. This gap is expected to exceed $10 billion over the next five years and Merricks Capital is uniquely placed to meet it and in doing so, deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns to investors.

“Our significant restructuring capabilities also enable us to work alongside borrowers to achieve positive outcomes for debt, where required.”

The Agri Investor Global Awards are voted for by the industry and recognise managers, investors, deals and innovators in the agriculture industry. The awards cover a number of categories and regions and feature global winners.

Mr Davis added: “Merricks Capital is particularly pleased that we have been recognised in the global category, indicating the strength of our model and the attractiveness of our agricultural funds to investors globally.

“Our strategy of investing in farmland senior credit reduces investors’ exposure to the operational, weather and other risks arising from direct agricultural business investment.

“Over the past seven years we have invested $1.4 billion across the sector in senior secured loans supporting farmland acquisitions, horticultural development, land-use conversion and downstream processing, through our flagship products, the Merricks Capital Agriculture Credit Fund and the Merricks Capital Partners Fund.”

The Agriculture Credit Fund has demonstrated consistent results, with a fund return of 10.1% since its inception in June 2021 (as of February 2025, net of fees and costs).

In 2024, Merricks Capital originated and structured $400 million in senior debt facilities covering horticulture, livestock, cropping and processing, helping agricultural operations scale and adapt for growth.

Mr Davis said: “We expect a continued strong pipeline, estimated at $550 million in 2025 and nearly $1 billion in 2026.”

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Adrian Redlich

Merricks Capital has announced its support for innovative philanthropy group 10×10 Philanthropy, with a multi-year funding donation.

10×10 Philanthropy is a venture philanthropy movement that specialises in identifying and supporting innovative and early-stage grassroots organisations that are working to solve social problems within local communities. It began in Australia in 2013 and has spread globally, raising and distributing over $5 million.

Merricks Capital Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Adrian Redlich said, “We are delighted to support 10×10 Philanthropy.

“We know at Merricks Capital how important it is to partner with the right businesses to help them grow and prosper. 10×10 does just that – it identifies great ideas and provides early stage and ongoing support.

“Our involvement with 10×10 showcases the ability of private credit to provide valuable support, appealing to a broader range of investors, with significant community engagement.

“Our contribution aligns with our philanthropic objectives and provides an opportunity to create leverage for long-lasting social impact.”

10×10 Philanthropy Founder & Chairman, Laurence Marshbaum OAM said, “We are delighted that Merricks Capital has chosen to partner with us.

“We believe that social innovation lies at the heart of solving many of society’s largest problems, and that spirit of entrepreneurship is shared between Merricks Capital and 10×10.

“Merricks Capital’s support will ensure that a new generation of social entrepreneurs and social purpose organisations will be able to access capital and networks to help them to grow and deliver solutions to some of our society’s most pressing problems. We look forward to raising awareness around the organisations we are able to support and the impact we are able to achieve together.”

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