Values

What we hold to.

Six principles that decide what we invest in, how quickly we move, and what we do afterwards.

Productive capital.

We judge a business by what it builds in the economy as well as by what it returns. Capital that creates capacity, employment and capability is worth more to this region than capital that simply changes hands.

Conviction.

We would rather be excellent in a few sectors than present in many. When we back a business we back it properly, with capital, time and a seat at the table.

Focus.

We invest where we understand the business and can be genuinely useful to it. Knowing what we will not do is what makes the rest work.

Speed.

Good businesses do not wait. We give a clear answer quickly, and we are as direct about a no as we are about a yes.

Local edge.

We are from this region and we operate in it. Our knowledge and our capital are here; our network reaches well beyond it.

Partnership.

We do not step back once the money moves. We take board seats, support the operating team, and open the doors we can open.

In practice

What that means
for a business we back.

Capital

Funding for growth, with flexibility in how it is structured and in the size of the ticket.

Global network

Relationships with government, regulators, suppliers and partners across the region and internationally, opened to every business we back.

Operating support

Practical help with the things that slow a growing business down, from finance and reporting to hiring.

Governance

Strong governance that moves swiftly and pragmatically, so decisions get made and the business keeps moving.

We would rather be excellent in a few sectors than present in many.

[Chairman]

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