04 / Investment approach
Five characteristics that World Trade Group looks for when considering investment in and growth of a business.
Long-term thinking
An investment lens
A promoter’s experience and the commercial logic of the business must be considered alongside its market, jurisdiction and operating horizon.
The group’s published investment criteria create a clear starting point for understanding the opportunity.
Proven track record of promoters
An investment begins with the people responsible for the business. A demonstrated promoter track record provides a foundation for evaluating management, execution and long-term alignment.
Reasonable gestation period
The time between investment and business development matters. A reasonable gestation period connects the opportunity with its practical operating horizon.
Located in a secured jurisdiction
Jurisdiction forms part of the investment context. The security of the business environment is one of the group’s stated screening priorities.
Business model backed by viable assumptions
Commercial assumptions must be viable. The relationship between the market, the business model and the path to operation is central to understanding an opportunity.
Attractive target market
An attractive target market gives the investment a commercial setting. Market-based research and management analysis inform the group’s sector perspective.
Market-based research and analysis of management track records inform the group’s published sector investment perspective.
Greenfield and brownfield experience sits alongside a thematic, long-term investment horizon and an interest in green and ethical business opportunities.
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