Our Team

Growth Fund is managed by some of the most experienced professionals in the world. Our executive directors each have more than 20 years of formal investment experience, and have taken companies from start-up through to listings on formal stock exchanges across the globe. Although corporate skills form a significant part of what we can offer, we can also able to draw on our operational backgrounds in marketing, strategy, consulting, accounting and technology management in order to offer a complete range of business advice to our customers. 

Investment Philosophy

Growth Fund invests in privately held companies at most stages of the development cycle, from early stage through pre-IPO, including management buy-outs. Our approach is company-centric, not transaction-centric. We believe that value is built primarily through business growth, and we will only invest in those businesses where we are confident of adding real value. 

We seek long term partnerships with the companies in which we invest, sharing the same risks and rewards as other shareholders for several years. Generally, Growth Fund invests as a minority shareholder and will take majority positions only in special cases. We view each investment as a partnership with management.

Personal chemistry is another important aspect of our investment philosophy. Usually, the same team that initiates a Growth Fund investment will be responsible for that investment throughout its duration. This allows for strong relationships built on trust and mutual respect to be developed with our client's management team.

Investment Criteria

There is no fixed formula we use to find our partners, but the following will always help:

• An outstanding management team

• A well-defined industry focus

• Strong past performance (where relevant) and excellent future growth prospects

• Sustainable competitive advantage derived from uniqueness or innovation

• Significant market share in well segmented markets

• Barriers to entry built on intellectual property

• High margin

Financing Solutions

With your goals firmly in view, our capital investments will be a valuable partner for:

• Leveraged and Management Buyouts

• Growth Capital

• Recapitalizations

• Venture Capital

• Acquisitions

• Going private transactions

• Spin-offs

• Business succession/Ownership transfer

Growth Fund provides the resources and advice needed to assist you in creating value. We believe that your business should maintain operational independence and the entrepreneurial spirit that got you there in the first place. We don't make control investments; it's a formula that works for us.

To meet your unique transaction needs, we're able to invest in any one or a combination of the following securities.

• Subordinated Debt

• Preferred Stock

• Common Equity

• And other Equity Linked Securities

The bottom line is we work with you to build value and to realize solid returns over time. It's another important step in building a successful business relationship. We are committed for the long run.

Our Approach

Even before an investment is completed, Growth Fund works closely with management to develop corporate goals and strategic direction, and continues this process after the investment to maximize the value of the business.

In most cases, one of our principals or advisors will become a non-executive director of your company. Although not necessarily specialized in your industry, this director can contribute valuable experience gained through previous involvement in other businesses, and can advise on a wide range of issues.

Your Next Step

Feel free to Contact Us for more information about our business and financial services.

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