Private Equity

Usually active investment funds investing in mature companies in order to increase value through restructuring or reorganizing the entity.

Business plan

Prior to fund raising a company needs to have documents presenting the company: Products, market, financial, management

Due Diligence

Buyer’s or investor’s investigation and examination of the company prior to investment. In reality a survey of all aspects of the company and its business: Contracts, employment agreements, IPR, accounting etc.

Development phases

Buyer’s or investor’s investigation and examination of the company prior to investment. In reality a survey of all aspects of the company and its business: Contracts, employment agreements, IPR, accounting etc.

Exit

When the company has reached a certain level in its growth, it may be a candidate for an acquisition by other companies, which represents an exit by existing investors.

Growth Capital

Investments in companies established on the market wishing to expand its market potential by either introducing new products or developing new markets.

Early stage capital

Investments in companies about to launch its products  on the market or just have established a market for its products

Seed Capital

Investments in research projects or at idea stage prior to commercialisation

Venture Capital

Risk capital being invested in companies with significant growth potential. Short investment horizon (3-7 years) and high ROI expectations