1 - Initial Assessment

We are keen to meet and review business opportunities with visionary entrepreneurs. We are not particularly dependant on documentation but we would be keen to understand some decisive elements such the market opportunity, landscape, some of the principal challenges associated as well as why this opportunity is backable. Furthermore, we consider it as our duty and are happy to guide entrepreneurs in defining a strategy and concretize the business plan in an investment scenario.

We may arrange for several meetings if the investment opportunity looks appealing to the investors in order to capture all the essentials. At times, we might involve an industry expert as well. After thorough brainstorming on all the key points, a formal presentation is made to the US and European partners.

The series of meetings help us understand the founding team and their ambitions as well as the founder(s) to comprehend the investor to build upon a winning partnership.

2 - Due-Diligence

This is the next phase in the investment process, done once both parties have agreed upon the broad investment terms. We would indulge in a deeper due-diligence process looking into various aspects such as legal, audit, contracts etc. We may also do a few reference calls (with partners/customers) to understand their experiences in dealing with the company in question. Upon completion of all the relevant due-diligence steps, our lawyers will draft a final legal documentation.

3 - After-Investment

We are active investors and participate regularly at the board of our portfolio companies. We want our CEOs/entrepreneurs to leverage from our experience. Therefore, we work as closely as possible with our portfolio companies to assist them on various fronts: shaping winning business strategies, assisting/participating in business development, communication strategies and recruiting key talent to ensure continuous growth.

4 - Our Participation

We strongly believe in backing ambitious entrepreneurs who have a vision and want us to partner in making it happen. We do not aim to "own" a company but rather participate and back founder(s)/CEOs in realizing their strategic and operational decisions.

5 - Partech's in-house startups

We do invite entrepreneurs to work in our offices in order to work together in developing business launch and development plans. We also offer from time-to-time business incubation opportunities to our portfolio companies.