russellstone group’s legacy
2003
Grainvest Futures
The birthing Company of RussellStone Group and where it started. Grainvest-Futures is still a division of RSG trading in futures and options.
2004
Grainvest Farming
We produce some of the commodities we trade.
2005
Grainvest Farming
We produce some of the commodities we trade.
BrokersBuddy
IT services, but didn’t quite fit into our portfolio. Sold in 2006.
Coalvest
Integrated commodity trading, logistics & mining group. Sold in 2015.
Grainvest Physicals
Physical Agricultural commodity trading. Formerly a division of RussellStone Group.
2006
RussellStone Fund Managers
Dealing in insurance and has stood the test of time. Sold in 2019.
2007
Agri-Invest Feeds
Animal feed producer. Sold in 2013.
Agri-Invest Marketing
Marketing of horse feed produced. Winded down in 2013.
Agri-Invest Trading
Sub-division in grain commodities trading.
Agri-Invest Transport
Logistics company. Sold in 2009.
Ingogo Mills
Producing superior maize meal and regional brand leader of “Sutha Super”.
Sold in 2020.
RussellStone Anderson Treasury
Treasury services. Sold in 2012.
2008
In2Fresh
With South Africa’s strong horticultural sector, exporting fresh produce made sense. In2Fresh exported 250 000 cartons of fresh fruit annually. Closed in 2014.
2009
Comdi Agri Markets
Grain trading and logistics. Sold in 2014.
RussellStone Group
Grainvest-Futures’ name officially changed to RussellStone Group
2010
Comdi Agri Markets
Grain trading and logistics. Sold in 2014.
RussellStone Group
Grainvest-Futures’ name officially changed to RussellStone Group
2011
Kunjaneni Protein Solutions
Full fat protein production. Closed in 2012 due to non-performance.
RussellStone International
Derivative trading
2012
RussellStone Protein
A soya crushing plant, adding to our private equity and asset management portfolio. Sold in 2021.
Southern Hemisphere Seeds
To provide the South Arifrcan agricultural industry with the latest global soya production technologies.y and asset management portfolio. Sold in 2021.
2013
Elangeni Oil
Oil refinery acquired and relocated to neighbour RussellStone Protein in order to capitalise on location and convenience. Sold in 2020.
Grainvest Livestock
Livestock Trading
RussellStone Treasury
Simplifying foreign exchange and risk management for importers and exporters by being the source of advice, guidance, execution, and operational services needed to increase profits.
Stone House
Our home and head office.
2014
Dalevest
Live Online Platform and Application for farmers.
Grainvest Oil
Sunflower crushing plant. Sold in 2022.mers.
Russell Foods
Breakfast cereal imported from Lithuania. Closed in 2014.
2015
In2Meat
First exploration of the fresh meat industry.
Kalahari Molopo Farms (Aus)
Sugar cane diversifying into Avo’s in Australia.
2016
Donnybrook Chickens
Chicken broiler farm in Australia.
Goulding RussellStone
Venture into USA
Griffonair
Exploration of the private charter industry. Closed in 2019.
IBIS Piggeries
Pork production expanded to Limpopo
Sable House
Developing a property interest adjoining Stone House.
Smoke & Wild
Smoked biltong. Sold in 2018.
Smoke Master
Smoked cheese. Winded down 2016.
United Refineries Limited
Oil refinery and consumer goods producer in Zimbabwe.
Willow Creek
Olive orchard and olive products.
2017
Danbred Africa
Supply modern DanBred genetics to commercial pig farms in Africa.
Feather Hill Venue
Wedding and function venue in Potchefstroom.
Rica Meats
Processing meat and supply.
Rugani Juice
Fruit and Vegetable Juice.
RussellStone Investment Partners
Off shore private equity.
Varsity Bakery
Bakery and Take Away on Lynnwood Road
2018
De Denker
Focused ERP strategy consultants. Sold in 2019.
Lucha Libre
Authentic Mexican fast foods outlet. Closed in 2020.
Pretoria Primal Traders
Pork deboning and primal cuts preparation.
Pyramid Piggery
Commercial piggery.
2020
Next To
Furnished apartments for short and long stay accommodation added to our hospitality portfolio in Pretoria.
Pyramid Agri Hub
Industrial and Farming property developed in Pyramid.
The Feather Hill
Opened the hotel and restaurant in Potchefstroom
2021
Next To
Furnished apartments for short and long stay accommodation added to our hospitality portfolio in Pretoria.
Pyramid Agri Hub
Industrial and Farming property developed in Pyramid.
The Feather Hill
Opened the hotel and restaurant in Potchefstroom
2022
Belvidere Manor
Located in Western Cape and part of hospitality portfolio.
Brockwell & Co.
Manufacture cotton waste and twine products.
Grainvest Industrial
Procurement of raw materials surrounding grain and food related activities which are used in the edible oil and food manufacturing sector.
Grainvest Livestock Traders
Cattle trading company.
Grainvest Livestock Traders
Cattle trading company.
2023
2024
GRAINVEST FARMING
GRANARY
RSIP HAZYVIEW
RSIP INVESTMENTS
RUSSELLSTONE CAPITAL
RUSSELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM
RUSSELLSTONE MORGAN STOCKMEN
RUSSELLSTONE PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE
RUSSELLSTONE TEXTILES
WAGGU
2025
GRAINVEST FARMING
GRANARY
RSIP HAZYVIEW
RSIP INVESTMENTS
RUSSELLSTONE CAPITAL
RUSSELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM
RUSSELLSTONE MORGAN STOCKMEN
RUSSELLSTONE PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE
RUSSELLSTONE TEXTILES
WAGGU
russellstone group’s legacy
2003
Grainvest Futures
The birthing Company of RussellStone Group and where it started. Grainvest-Futures is still a division of RSG trading in futures and options.
2004
Grainvest Farming
We produce some of the commodities we trade.
2005
Grainvest Farming
We produce some of the commodities we trade.
BrokersBuddy
IT services, but didn’t quite fit into our portfolio. Sold in 2006.
Coalvest
Integrated commodity trading, logistics & mining group. Sold in 2015.
Grainvest Physicals
Physical Agricultural commodity trading. Formerly a division of RussellStone Group.
2006
RussellStone Fund Managers
Dealing in insurance and has stood the test of time. Sold in 2019.
2007
Agri-Invest Feeds
Animal feed producer. Sold in 2013.
Agri-Invest Marketing
Marketing of horse feed produced. Winded down in 2013.
Agri-Invest Trading
Sub-division in grain commodities trading.
Agri-Invest Transport
Logistics company. Sold in 2009.
Ingogo Mills
Producing superior maize meal and regional brand leader of “Sutha Super”.
Sold in 2020.
RussellStone Anderson Treasury
Treasury services. Sold in 2012.
2008
In2Fresh
With South Africa’s strong horticultural sector, exporting fresh produce made sense. In2Fresh exported 250 000 cartons of fresh fruit annually. Closed in 2014.
2009
Comdi Agri Markets
Grain trading and logistics. Sold in 2014.
RussellStone Group
Grainvest-Futures’ name officially changed to RussellStone Group
2010
Comdi Agri Markets
Grain trading and logistics. Sold in 2014.
RussellStone Group
Grainvest-Futures’ name officially changed to RussellStone Group
2011
Kunjaneni Protein Solutions
Full fat protein production. Closed in 2012 due to non-performance.
RussellStone International
Derivative trading
2012
RussellStone Protein
A soya crushing plant, adding to our private equity and asset management portfolio. Sold in 2021.
Southern Hemisphere Seeds
To provide the South Arifrcan agricultural industry with the latest global soya production technologies.y and asset management portfolio. Sold in 2021.
2013
Elangeni Oil
Oil refinery acquired and relocated to neighbour RussellStone Protein in order to capitalise on location and convenience. Sold in 2020.
Grainvest Livestock
Livestock Trading
RussellStone Treasury
Simplifying foreign exchange and risk management for importers and exporters by being the source of advice, guidance, execution, and operational services needed to increase profits.
Stone House
Our home and head office.
2014
Dalevest
Live Online Platform and Application for farmers.
Grainvest Oil
Sunflower crushing plant. Sold in 2022.mers.
Russell Foods
Breakfast cereal imported from Lithuania. Closed in 2014.
2015
First exploration of the fresh meat industry.
Kalahari Molopo Farms (Aus)
Sugar cane diversifying into Avo’s in Australia.
2016
Donnybrook Chickens
Chicken broiler farm in Australia.
Goulding RussellStone
Venture into USA
Griffonair
Exploration of the private charter industry. Closed in 2019.
IBIS Piggeries
Pork production expanded to Limpopo
Sable House
Developing a property interest adjoining Stone House.
Smoke & Wild
Smoked biltong. Sold in 2018.
Smoke Master
Smoked cheese. Winded down 2016.
United Refineries Limited
Oil refinery and consumer goods producer in Zimbabwe.
Willow Creek
Olive orchard and olive products.
2017
Danbred Africa
Supply modern DanBred genetics to commercial pig farms in Africa.
Feather Hill Venue
Wedding and function venue in Potchefstroom.
Rica Meats
Processing meat and supply.
Rugani Juice
Fruit and Vegetable Juice.
RussellStone Investment Partners
Off shore private equity.
Varsity Bakery
Bakery and Take Away on Lynnwood Road
2018
De Denker
Focused ERP strategy consultants. Sold in 2019.
Lucha Libre
Authentic Mexican fast foods outlet. Closed in 2020.
Pretoria Primal Traders
Pork deboning and primal cuts preparation.
Pyramid Piggery
Commercial piggery.
2020
Next To
Furnished apartments for short and long stay accommodation added to our hospitality portfolio in Pretoria.
Pyramid Agri Hub
Industrial and Farming property developed in Pyramid.
The Feather Hill
Opened the hotel and restaurant in Potchefstroom
2021
Next To
Furnished apartments for short and long stay accommodation added to our hospitality portfolio in Pretoria.
Pyramid Agri Hub
Industrial and Farming property developed in Pyramid.
The Feather Hill
Opened the hotel and restaurant in Potchefstroom
2022
Belvidere Manor
Located in Western Cape and part of hospitality portfolio.
Brockwell & Co.
Manufacture cotton waste and twine products.
Grainvest Industrial
Procurement of raw materials surrounding grain and food related activities which are used in the edible oil and food manufacturing sector.
Grainvest Livestock Traders
Cattle trading company.
2023
2024
GRAINVEST FARMING
GRANARY
RSIP HAZYVIEW
RSIP INVESTMENTS
RUSSELLSTONE CAPITAL
RUSSELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM
RUSSELLSTONE MORGAN STOCKMEN
RUSSELLSTONE PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE
RUSSELLSTONE TEXTILES
WAGGU
2025
GRAINVEST FARMING
GRANARY
RSIP HAZYVIEW
RSIP INVESTMENTS
RUSSELLSTONE CAPITAL
RUSSELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM
RUSSELLSTONE MORGAN STOCKMEN
RUSSELLSTONE PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE
RUSSELLSTONE TEXTILES
WAGGU