Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership
Managed by Seedling
Overview
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is an evergreen, open-ended wholesale fund managed by Seedling in Christchurch, focused on New Zealand dairy farming assets. The fund invests in a structure designed to support the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning the interests of operators and investors. It is available to wholesale and eligible investors only, and is listed on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list under the Growth category, making it eligible for the Active Investor Plus visa.
Fund Overview
Evergreen fund investing in New Zealand dairy farming assets, in a structure that supports the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning operator and investor incentives.
Asset Class
Agriculture
Structure
Limited Partnership
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This information is for wholesale investors only and does not constitute financial advice. All investments carry risk. Please seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership?
Evergreen fund investing in New Zealand dairy farming assets, in a structure that supports the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning operator and investor incentives.
Who manages Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is managed by Seedling (FSPR FSP1009741, NZBN 9429052291906) based in Christchurch. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is classified as Agriculture on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is an evergreen fund — it is permanently open for subscription rather than running on fixed vintages. New investors can typically apply at any time subject to capacity, manager discretion, and the fund's stated subscription windows. Redemption terms are set in the Information Memorandum and vary by fund.
What is the minimum investment in Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership?
Minimum investments across Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the relevant Information Memorandum before subscribing.
Is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership wholesale-only?
Yes — Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership a Limited Partnership?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is structured as a Limited Partnership (LP). LP income flows through to the investor and is taxed at the investor's marginal rate (up to 39% above NZ$180,000 of taxable income for 2024-25). Investors receive IR7 partnership tax statements annually and report the income on their personal IR3 return. The LP structure is common for private equity, venture capital, and direct-property syndicates in New Zealand.
Is Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
When was Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership launched?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership was launched in 2025. Operational tenure is one input to evaluating manager track record but does not itself indicate likely future performance — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns per FMA fair-dealing guidance. Request audited financial statements covering the full operating period before subscribing.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership?
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.