Deal Origination & Screening
The needs of the sector regarding the three Smart City concept determined in the Issue Paper are constantly monitored. The StartUps that have been brought to the product development stage by making early-stage investments by Angel networks, which have close ties to the Fund, are followed. The process is initiated by signing a NDA with the StartUps who will comply with the Fund’s investment criteria and work together with other StartUps and SpinOffs.
Deal Structuring
Successful projects are subjected to deeper analysis with emphasis on alignment among shareholders, capability of the management team to deploy the development plan, target market drivers and dynamics, business model, competitive market positioning and potential for growth and value creation.
Decision to Invest
Positive findings lead to the drafting of an investment agreement, determining entry, continuance and exit conditions. The company is valued by the management team and the two parties agreed upon the contributions to be made and the percentage share of business to be acquired.
Post Investment
We strive to generate value through our guiding presence in governing bodies, our wide network of national and international contacts, financial support, improved commercial exposure, protection of shareholder interests, preferential access to investing communities and constant coaching and support in strategic decisions related to recruitments, business models, negotiations.
Divestment
The exit point is normally agreed upon at the point of entry and may include repurchase of the stake by the company, sale to other shareholders or to secondary or third parties, or an IPO.
