About Us
We are an international investment company with the mission of backing promising startup companies in the most exciting high growth markets to build the unicorns of tomorrow.
What we value
We are not and do not want to be a traditional venture capital investor. Our roots lie in angel investing and the personal mentorship of startup companies. We have personally built up several businesses and been involved in the development and internationalisation of many more.
As we now grow our investment activities, we remain extremely selective in the companies we invest in, making sure we are not only able to make a direct impact on the company, but also to provide our investors with a unique, exciting investment opportunity.
Support
We provide three support layers to startups: our team, our shareholders and our global network.
Patience
Growing a business can take time. We know.
Commitment
We strive to always make a direct contribution to the growth of our companies.
Trust
We only work with startups or investors whom we personally trust.
Sharing
Our investors all have co-investment rights for our transactions.
Transparency
Our investment process is not a black box – we involve investors & provide updates.
Fun
We enjoy the process and hope our startups and investors do as well!
What we’ve learnt
Traditional Venture Capital has clear limitations
Traditional venture capital investing is a black box. It is intransparent, too risky and takes too long.
Uncertainty is everywhere
Learning to deal with uncertainty is the key to venture investing.
Entry valuations are key
They dictate the performance of an investment from the start.
Choosing companies is a complex process
Teams of co-investors make better decisions than individuals and can help to avoid the “lemming-effect”.
Look for proven business models
Invest in high-growth markets in business models that were proven in saturated markets.
Great deals benefit both parties
To get invited to great deals, you need to bring more to the table than money.
Discount & options make the difference
They align incentives and provide superior returns.
Dealflow is mandatory
A broad, varied dealflow is key to having a market overview. High-quality deals still have to be hand-picked.
Invest early, then back the winners
Track the progress of your early investments, then double down on those showing growth.
Timing is key
There are always new hyper-growth markets. You need to be there be ready when the trend is emerging.
What we do differently
As the speed of the digital revolution picks up, rigid investment strategies no longer work.
Traditional venture capital funds, focused on pre-defined regions, phases, industries or deal types are having difficulties capturing the best opportunities. We choose to keep an open mind, act as front runners and search for opportunities in different sectors, in the fastest growing markets around the globe. We like disruptive and scalable technologies, supported by proven business models. Above all, we value exceptional entrepreneurs.
What we promise founders
We are proud of our transparent, founder-friendly approach and always aim to be a driving force in the development of our portfolio companies. We take a hands-on approach, provide strategic advice and make relevant introductions through the our unrivalled network in the venture capital scene.
Experience
Experience to make better decisions.
Internationalisation
We specialise in the international scaling of startups, being able to provide local expertise, office space, funding and guidance in over 15 key markets worldwide.
Hands-on and fun
We are approachable, available 24/7 and open for any question!.
Unrivalled network
We open doors where others can't and introduce potential investors, clients, suppliers, business development opportunities or cooperation partners.
Fundraising
We leverage our shareholder circle as well as the extended network to source potential investors for our portfolio companies’ investment rounds.
Reputation
We provide a global reputation.