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We are proud of the Smartcom advantage of partnering with entrepreneurs and investors about their business and investment vision and passion for achieving positive outcomes. There is a need for a genuine alternative in the private capital market. It is counter-productive and frustrating to see good companies not fully realizing their potential. As a committed partner to growing Nigeria’s private businesses and investors’ returns, Smartcom is helping to unlock hidden growth potential in the undeserved, under-capitalized, and under-discovered market sector.
Essentially, by drawing on our expertise and pulled capital capabilities, we can back our clients’ businesses and investments vision and passion with appropriate capital and give them more freedom and flexibility to pursue and realize their ambition.
Our values are built around being a GREAT partner to businesses and investors.
Genuine
Relate to others
Embrace their purpose
Associate with their attributes
Trust each other
It’s the best way we know to grow business value and a brand reputation that we all proudly own.
We don’t just sit on the sidelines. We are active partners. This recognizes that the long-term value of the business is based on the ability to develop and execute a clear and targeted strategic plan. This is why, over time, we are committed to providing ongoing support in strategic development, operational and process improvement, governance, leadership and talent. This extends to bringing in industry and subject matter experts in the areas that count most. This collaborative approach ensures that our investments and your ambitions are aligned to reach their fullest potential.
Because our focus is not on a rapid return on our investment, you have the flexibility to explore growth initiatives. It is a powerful combination of collaboration and acumen that has been proven time and again to add real energy that builds sustainable value. We take our clients with us to the future of private businesses and investments.
Our partnership approach gives you the freedom to grow and together, accelerate the value you are capable of creating.
Our partnership approach gives you the freedom to grow and together, accelerate the value you are capable of creating.
Providing patient capital for sustainable growth
Working together as equitable partners
Identifying sustainable growth pathways for your business
Restructuring and focus repositioning
Respecting and enhancing the legacy you have created
Protecting assets, not diminishing them
Equity capital raising
Providing governance support to uphold mutual integrity
Our advisory capabilities further provide our Business Partners with the confidence to focus on value creation every step of the way.
Contact
If you are seeking a partner to grow your business, get in touch with us to start the process. You can send us an enquiry or email us at info@smartcominvestment.com. To help us get up to speed, please provide a summary of your business, its turnover and what you are looking for. Please email us your business plan or pitch deck to help us get up to speed. We will get back to you within a week.
Exploratory Discussions
This is an informal discussion either over VC or in-person to learn more about you and your business. We will also take the opportunity to give you an understanding of our investment philosophy, approach and examples of our partnership success stories.
Initial Review
We will undertake a desktop review of your business, such as reviewing your financial accounts and business plan. A confidentiality agreement will be organised prior to the sharing of information to ensure that your information is protected.
Term Sheet
You will receive an indicative non-binding term sheet that sets out the key terms and conditions of an investment. This will typically include business valuation, investment structure, shareholder rights, governance, costs, etc. We will work with you to agree and finalise the terms.
Due Diligence
External advisors will be appointed to conduct detailed diligence of your business. This will include legal, tax, financial and commercial due diligence. This is for the benefit of the partnership so that the parties fully understand all aspects of the business.
Legal Documentation
The non-binding term sheet is converted into legally binding agreements for the investment. At this stage, the legal advisors will work closely with each other to ensure the agreed terms are reflected in the documents.
Investment
Once the legal documents are signed, the investment takes place with the new ownership structure. This is where the first board meeting of the new partnership takes place.
Growth Partnership
We continue to work together to grow the business as partners with Smartcom, while also providing its advisory capability support to you.
Growing together starts here.