Approach.

Great Entrepreneurs

First and foremost, we look for entrepreneurs who have the passion and ambition to create significant companies.  Great companies are led by great people.  We look for the drive, the passion, and the desire to change the world and achieve greatness.

… offering a compelling value proposition

We look for solutions that are simple to explain, and which offer a clear advantage versus existing alternatives. The problem addressed needs to be important, and the solution needs to be truly compelling.

… in a large market

We look for companies that are targeting markets of significant size which are ripe for transformation or poised for significant growth. If the market cannot develop beyond US$1bn, it will probably be difficult to build a substantial company.

… with a clear plan

We look for entrepreneurs who have a clear plan for achieving their objectives: people who are focused on reaching milestones, and who know the key levers of their business. A good idea leads nowhere if it is not backed by great execution.  The road to greatness is a treacherous one with its ups and downs.  So we look for management teams who can adapt, refocus, and stay the course.

… to build a profitable organization

In terms of building value, we believe in doing it the old-fashioned way: by growing revenue and generating profits. We look for companies that can achieve profitability in a reasonable amount of time.