Primary Focus Areas
Growth-oriented Industries
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While the focus is on SMEs with established businesses, Bualuang Ventures will also consider opportunities in startups with high growth potential and FinTech.
Company Characteristics
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The company or sponsors have demonstrated a proven track record.
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Have an edge and the potential to create leadership position in its respective market segment through new competitive advantages.
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Must have a well-defined and coherent business strategy, as well as, a strong value proposition.
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Potential to capture increased market share in growing industry and expand regionally.
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The major shareholder or sponsors must have significant equity participation and commitment in the future of the business.
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Willingness to adopt and embrace innovation.
Management Team Criteria
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Strong and experienced management team with demonstrated operational skills.
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Where necessary, willing to pursue opportunities which involve management transition and succession planning.
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Strong level of commitment from top management.
Key Considerations
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Prefer significant minority shareholding
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Long term strategic partnership.
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The fund shall be used for financing growth.
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Board of Directors representation is a compulsory requirement and in selective cases, participation in the Executive Committee to help drive business strategies and execution.
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Bualuang Ventures shall adopt socially responsible investing approach.
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Bualuang Ventures is able to identify and develop early clear exit strategies, primarily, listing on a stock exchange, sale back to owner or strategic trade sale.