Pymwymic has published a new report how they impact investors, contribute to or constrain the success of their investee companies. In the report entitled ‘What it really takes to be a value-add investor’, Pymwymic interview 20 experienced impact investors, who invest in a range of private companies in their early, growth and mature stages.Their reflections circle around nine themes:
- Build a relationship with management
- Know you value-add… and the limits thereof
- Guide the company to the next level of maturity
- Remain committed to high business standards
- Be prepared to deal with sudden drawback
- Make a conscious decision about control
- Act on your responsibility as a board member
- Be aware of which hat you are wearing
- Know when it is time to go
This report has been written in association with Triodos Investment Management and supported by Blue Haven Initiative and Omidyar Network.