Investments — Criteria
Investment Criteria
What we look for — and what disqualifies an investment — across all instruments and sectors. We apply these criteria consistently to every opportunity we evaluate.
What we look for — and what disqualifies an investment — across all instruments and sectors. We apply these criteria consistently to every opportunity we evaluate.
What we look for — and what disqualifies an investment — across all instruments and sectors. We apply these criteria consistently to every opportunity we evaluate.
Minimum €500,000 per transaction. Primary geography: Western Balkans. Secondary: broader CEE. No hard upper limit — larger tickets may involve DFI or institutional co-investors.
Growth-stage to established businesses with at least 2 years of operating history. Minimum €500K annual revenue for equity. Debt instruments may be considered for asset-backed structures at pre-revenue stage.
Experienced management team with demonstrated execution ability. Adherence to IFC Performance Standards as a minimum. Businesses with high environmental or social risk profiles require enhanced ESG due diligence.
Businesses in sanctioned sectors or geographies; owners with adverse legal proceedings; unaudited financial statements not auditable within 90 days; no clear exit path within 7 years; undisclosed material environmental liabilities.
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