Investment criteria
Investment criteria
Indicative considerations for growth-equity opportunities. This is not a final underwriting policy.
Businesses should generally demonstrate
- 01Existing revenue
- 02Established operations
- 03Identifiable customers and market
- 04Capable management
- 05Reliable financial records
- 06Clear use of investment proceeds
- 07Credible growth strategy
- 08Potential for sustainable profitability and cash generation
- 09Appropriate governance or willingness to strengthen governance
- 10Measurable economic contribution
- 11Potential to create or sustain employment
- 12Appropriate legal and regulatory standing
- 13A credible route through which SAEF may ultimately realise its investment
Generally outside mandate
SAEF is generally not designed for the following. This guidance is professional orientation — it does not unnecessarily exclude otherwise viable businesses before proper assessment.
- Idea-stage concepts
- Pre-revenue startups
- Personal finance or consumer loans
- Grant applications
- Distressed businesses primarily requiring rescue capital
- Businesses unable to provide adequate financial information
- Purely speculative ventures