INVESTMENT APPROACH
INVESTMENTS WE LOOK FOR
Impact investments
Environment and social governance
Satisfying human needs and considering basic human rights
Investments that create jobs and empower people
Opportunities that create significant and sustainable positive human impact
Positive cash flow
Opportunities in growth markets both local and global
Innovative products and disruptive technologies
Businesses that are scalable
Ethical investments
WHERE WE FIT INTO YOUR BUSINESS
We structure our involvement based on your business needs and capabilities
We can invest alongside other funders or as part of a larger consortium
We seek appropriate funding where necessary
We come in as a strategic partner or take a financial stake only
Ideally a board seat
Operational involvement is not a must
WE ARE SECTOR AGNOSTIC BUT WE HAVE OUR COMFORT ZONES
RENEWABLES
We are dedicated to empowering South Africa through promoting a Just transition towards an inclusive, low carbon and sustainable economy. We believe in a holistic developmental approach to support the Just Transition and decarbonisation targets in line with the Paris Agreement.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dudu and Nicola, combined, have over 35 years’ experience in financial services. Dudu in banking and asset management; Nicola in asset management, investment products and third party unit trust fund distribution. We have a particular interest in the sector and we believe we have a meaningful contribution to make.
PERSONAL CARE
We have a keen interest in this growing sector. We support the use of organic ingredients in the creation of products by sustainable processes with low environmental impact. We would like to partner with likeminded, talented people who share our commitment. We seek to invest in strong skilled teams in this sector.
MAUFACTURING
As a team, we are inspired by the manufacture of useful, sustainable products. Facilitating job creation is close to our hearts. We are eager to partner companies in this sector.
WE ALSO HAVE SECTORS WE WILL EXCLUDE
Arms dealing
Alcohol
Tobacco
Nuclear
Toxic materials / chemicals
Logging – wild logging / palm oil
Pharmaceuticals
Commercial fishing
Heavy carbon
Gambling / casinos
Biodiversity loss
Nothing using child labour
No use of disputed land / land claims areas
Microlending
Microlending
