Investment Case
EMV Capital invests in, strengthens, and manages early stage companies with an attractive IP.
EMV Capital’s approach is characterised by its proactive management style, aiming to advance companies to critical value inflection points, and capital-efficient investment model, utilising balance sheet and engaging in syndicate investments.
EMV Capital PLC looks to maximise shareholder returns through the focused execution of its investment strategy, with current and new portfolio companies across deep tech, life sciences and sustainability.
Capital Efficient investment model:
- We make modest use of our PLC balance sheet to make investments, alongside our fast-growing Venture Capital investment practice.
- Our Value Creation Services practice selectively further supports portfolio companies, where we can make a difference.
- EMV Capital holds both direct equity stakes and carried interest in its portfolio companies, creating an evergreen structure that supports extensive growth and value creation.
Capital Sources:
EMV Capital’s investment thesis is realised through:
- Syndicated investments, leveraging its network of private, institutional and corporate investors.
- Capital-efficient investments through the Group balance sheet;
- Co-investment through our investment practice, including:
- Deal-by-deal investment
- Fund management of the Evergreen EIS Fund and Martlet Capital Funds
Value creation services:
We employ our Value Creation Services practice to provide support to selected portfolio companies where we can assist to strengthen them, drive ambitious roadmaps, and support companies through challenges.
Proactive Management of the Portfolio:
We have a proactive approach in monitoring and engaging with our portfolio company management teams, helping them to secure funds to execute their growth plans, and protecting our shared interests.