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DFCC Bank
Venture Capitals
 
 
Investment Strategy and Criteria
 
Investment in potentially viable private sector enterprises essentially using equity and quasi equity instruments. LVL pursues an investment strategy of diversification by sector and stage of investment to spread risk. LVL's focus will be on well managed emerging or growth oriented businesses usually in which the development of new technology or application of existing technology to rapidly growing markets enables the likely long-term development of large profitable companies. Investments are made after careful screening, evaluation and industry checking.

Investment Size
Average between Rs 15 - 50 Million

Preferred Sectors
Information Technology
Manufacturing Industries involving New Products, New Processes and New Markets
Communication Infrastructure and Services
Health Care
Tertiary Education
Port Related Activities
Industrial Support
Infrastructure such as R&D Facilities and Technology Parks
   
Time Frame
Average between 5-8 years
 
Other Services
Introducing Joint Venture or Business Partners
Sourcing Merger/Acquisition Opportunities
Financial Advice
 
Instruments
Equity and Equity Featured Instruments
Preference Shares
Convertible Loan Stock/Debentures
 
Stage of Investment
Seed
Start up/Early Stage
Expansion/Modification
Turnarounds/Rehabilitation
Buy Out/In
 
Exit Mechanism
Public Listing
Sale to a Third Party
Buy Back Arrangements with Sponsors
Redemptions