Investment Criteria

IVP is guided by a set of investment parameters, varying in measure and completeness according to the type of investment being proposed.

IVP invests in companies spanning a broad range of industries and business sectors with the exception of property or real estate. Where appropriate. IVP shall not invest in companies that directly or indirectly compete with IVP's investee partners in their respective target markets.

For going concerns, IVP puts great emphasis on a potential investee partner's earnings growth, which should be in the general range of 15-25% per annum. IVP equally considers the firm's record of profitability in its previous three years of operations.

IVP may also look into start-ups with viable business models whose market potential, revenue growth, and path to profitability can be clearly demonstrated.

Key to IVP's venturing into any business is a fair and attractive acquisition valuation. Furthermore, IVP considers the ability of prospective investee companies to generate future earnings that could support dividend payments , or expansion, and redound to an attractive IRR upon exit (commensurate to deal-specific risks).

IVP will put emphasis on management's background and capabilities (such as operating track record or likelihood of success), demonstrated management and leadership skills, commitment to implement global best practices, like-mindedness with its existing and potential investors, and level of personal and professional integrity.

IVP gravitates towards business models with Best-of-Breed features, a defensible product, service, or technology, a distinct core competence, a defined and likely exit strategy, and sustainable, viable, long-term business prospects.