Investec Wentworth Private Equity seeks to build businesses in close partnership with motivated management teams and shareholders. We work with the management team to map out a strategic plan including organic growth and acquisition initiatives, and then monitor and guide the business on that growth path.
As private equity investors, we offer funding for business expansion, turnaround or buyouts. A key part of our offering in addition to funding, is how we contribute to the success of companies utilising our expertise.
Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
As well as organic growth, Investec Wentworth Private Equity can help businesses grow through selective acquisitions. Our strong track record in making bolt-on investments (e.g. FoneZone) and applying roll-up strategies (e.g. KidsCampus) allows us to contribute to the significant growth of companies by identifying targets, leading negotiations, conducting due diligence, deal execution and supporting successful post-merger integration.
Attracting Talent
Strong management is key in business success. Investec Wentworth Private Equity will help structure the best incentive package for senior management to ensure their objectives are aligned with the objectives of the equity holders. In certain scenarios where a turnaround situation requires a new management team, or a family business wishes to introduce outside management or Board members, Investec Wentworth Private Equity has the reputation and network to attract the best possible candidates for the task.
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Finance and Capital Management
Lowering the cost of capital is a key to maximising the value of a business. Our strong relationship with banks and expertise in capital management ensures the most efficient capital structure is established at the lowest possible cost.
Network
Our directors have developed strong relationships with an extensive network of entrepreneurs and industry leaders whom we can call on to assist in operational, financial and strategic matters. We can also leverage the broad network of the Investec Group to help bring the right people and businesses together to maximise its growth prospects.
Strategic Oversight
While Investec Wentworth Private Equity do not seek to become involved in the day to day management of our portfolio companies, we play an active role at the Board level. Investec Wentworth Private Equity executives have been on the boards of over 20 listed and unlisted companies, helping to drive strategy and growth. This includes ongoing and active consultation with the key management (primarily CEO and CFO) and other shareholders as required.
Maximising Value on Exit
We ensure our vision and goals are aligned with those of our partners, management team and other shareholders. Investec Wentworth Private Equity establishes an agreed investment horizon upfront with the other equity holders, and seeks to provide liquidity for all shareholders and to maximise the value obtained through an exit. To this end Investec Wentworth Private Equity carefully selects the timing and method of sale, as well as leading the execution of the sale process. Our track record on exits speaks for itself, and we have successfully realised over 10 investments with very strong shareholder returns.
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