Our investment process

Trust, but verify.

When we evaluate an investment, we do it thoroughly and openly. Here is what you can expect from the process, and what we look for in your company.

Process

A process you can trust

Opening your company to rigorous scrutiny requires trust. We take that seriously. Our due diligence is structured without being bureaucratic. We do not need hundred-page reports. We need open conversations, honest numbers, and a clear picture of what you are building and why.

The process is designed to:

  • Understand what you are truly building, and what drives you
  • Assess whether we can contribute beyond just capital
  • Find the right structure and valuation for the investment
  • Determine whether we are the right partners for each other

"We ask questions because we genuinely want to understand. Not to test you."

What you can expect from us

You meet the decision-makers directly, with no long chains of analysts. We are direct in our feedback and quick in our decisions. The process is designed to help you evaluate us as much as we evaluate you.

  • Typical timeline from first meeting to decision: 4–8 weeks.
  • You will always know where we are in the process. No black holes.
Assessment areas

What we look for

Team

Who are the founders, and what drives them?
Does the team have execution capabilities?
Are you committed? Do you have skin in the game?
The team often matters more than the idea itself.

Problem & market

Are you solving a real and important problem?
How large is the market (TAM / SAM / SOM)?
Is the timing right? Is the market ready?

Product & solution

MVP or finished product?
What is the real differentiation?
What technological risk exists?

Traction

What is the revenue and trajectory?
User growth and engagement?
Paying customers or pilots?

Business model

How do you generate revenue?
Is the model scalable?
What are the long-term margins?

Capital needs & use

What has been invested so far, and by whom?
How much are you raising in this round?
What will the funds specifically be used for?
What is the runway with new capital?

Legal & formal

Shareholders' agreement and ownership structure
IP rights and protection
Existing debt and obligations
Partnership

More than capital.A real partner

Throughout the entire process, we ask ourselves one critical question: can we actually contribute to elevating this company? We only invest where the answer is yes, and when we invest, we commit fully.

Long-term capital without short-term demands
Operational experience from building and scaling
Active network of operators and investors

Do you think we could be the right partners?Contact us for an initial conversation.

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Building a companywith high ambitions?

We're always open to great conversations. Tell us what you're building. We would love to have an initial conversation.

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