OverviewGeneral StrategyInitial Investment Management Advisory Committee VI's Focus
General StrategyVerdetech Investments is a holding company for a diverse range of new technologies- its aim:•To minimise risk through diversity; •To generate strong positive returns for its shareholders; and •To assist companies at the early stage of their development. Verdetech Investments recognises that a great idea is only the start of the long process needed to build a successful company. Many new technologies never fulfil their potential, either because of a lack of cash or because of a flawed roll-out programme. For example: •New energy efficient products may be able to demonstrate a substantial cost saving over time, however, high- upfront capital costs may limit the ability to generate the all important initial sales- can this be addressed by offering the right customer financing package? •The focus on new technologies to improve cost in the renewable energy sector have never been greater- but to be competitive, expert project finance advice is required to make the deal happen. Verdetech Investments aims to concentrate on such companies. With expert ‘in-house’ knowledge across all sectors of transportation, renewable energy and infrastructure finance, we can assist management in a way that, perhaps, traditional VC firms cannot. Traditional VC companies play a crucial role in providing the necessary cash resources, however, their aims/ objectives may not be aligned with those of management and they may prefer an easy exit strategy rather than see the development through to its full potential. Initial InvestmentsTo date, Verdetech Investments have committed to acquire substantial stakes in two companies- the first involved in monitoring air pollution (GUSTO) and the second aimed at focusing on low carbon aviation, ahead of the planned incorporation of airline sin the European emissions trading programme.GUSTO will be acquired and developed in conjunction with Imperial Innovations the leading funding provider for new technologies and ideas originating from Imperial College in London. In addition, Verdetech Investments is exploring several other possible acquisitions in the renewable energy/ energy saving sector. ManagementThe management team at Verdetech Investments comprises leading members from MDT (UK) Limited, the initial majority owner and financier of Verdetech Investments and Dr. John Hassard, from Imperial College.Further details can be found at the Management/ Contacts link. Advisory CommitteeVerdetech Investments is in the process of appointing recognised leading independent specialists in fields such as finance, marketing, IPR, technological spin outs, etc.This advisory board will assess all new projects ahead of any approval/ recommendation to invest. Focus
Verdetech Investments is interested in companies/ ideas that meet the following criteria:
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