Management of investment in
innovation and early stage ventures
|
Structuring |
• structuring and
establishment of management entity |
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Deal
flow |
• find suitable
investments for the funds • provide assistance
in developing applications (e.g. business planning) |
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Due
diligence |
• research and analyse
the technology • research and
analyse the commercialisation opportunities • investigate the
ability of the investee company and its management and employees |
|
Investment
recommendations |
• prepare and submit
investment recommendations |
|
Contract
negotiations |
• develop structure of
investment • negotiate and
finalise investment contract |
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Progress
monitoring, assessment and auditing |
• monitor progress of
investment and achievement of milestones • audit
contract compliance |
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Business
planning and Counselling |
• sit on Boards and
Committees (as required) • develop responses
to investee problems • act as mentor
in development of investee management • provide
assistance with strategic partnering/networking • provide
assistance with; project management development; |
|
Exit
strategies |
• develop exit strategies • implement
exit plan |
|
Project/program
audit/review |
• external expert review or audit of contractual,
financial, technical performance of a project or program |