INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Our investment philosophy is based on the belief that the best entrepreneurs think big and can identify unique market opportunities where others do not see them.To execute on these opportunities requires not only capital, but a strong network, advice and a solid strategy to maximize the potential of these leading companies. We catalyze the success of our portfolio companies as active board members, helping to drive strategy, building teams and providing access to key resources.

CORE VALUES

Our values are based on the belief that people and their ideas can transform businesses, industries and markets. Our role as investors is to fund, support, empower and connect our businesses so that they are able to grow and develop fully. To do this we seek the best entrepreneurs, those with a clear vision, commitment, ethics and ability to execute.

THE AUSTRAL NETWORK

Our entrepreneurs have access to an extensive international contact network that includes other successful entrepreneurs, investors, potential partners, innovators, regulators and opinion leaders who support the development of the companies where we invest. Austral actively develops initiatives in Latin America that connects to our entrepreneurs, including boot camps, workshops, seminars and roundtables on different areas of interest to our entrepreneurs to develop their knowledge and skills for success.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

People. We seek entrepreneurs with leadership capacity, a passionate commitment to their business, and an open mind who are interested in and willing to listen to counsel and support. Ultimately we value the ability to execute — and are willing to work extensively with new entrepreneurs and to help build teams and new talent to assure world class execution.

Products. We look for products or services that are highly scalable, innovative and capable of shaping new markets and industries.

Markets. We pursue markets with high growth potential. We invest in various industries, including technology, life sciences and other areas where Latin America shows significant competitive advantage.