CFH Management

Our strength is our diver­si­ty. The New Com­mu­ni­ty Trans­for­ma­tion Fund vision is shared among its affil­i­ates, each who take our approach will cre­ate oppor­tu­ni­ties, cre­ate jobs, cre­ate wealth in the communities NCTF was con­ceived of four years ago to build a more diverse econ­o­my and cre­ate eco­nom­ic pros­per­i­ty for com­mu­ni­ties of col­or. We work with scal­able, ear­ly to mid-stage busi­ness­es and tran­si­tion­ing suc­ces­sion com­pa­nies in var­i­ous indus­tries spe­cif­ic to your region.

We believe that small and medium businesses (SMEs) have the potential to shape our future and change our world for the better. Our purpose is to unlock growth constraints for progressive entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas at the forefront of innovation. We are expert solutionists in small business development. Our passion and expertise in scaling SMEs, combined with an innovative approach to SME development, has earned us an unmatched track-record in creating impact that is both measurable and meaningful. Who We Are We are SME development solutionists co-creating innovative solutions that combat business growth constraints and provide SMEs with market access, skills development and funding. We are architects of empowerment and transformation always progressing and proud of our own transformation journey as an organisation, as well as supporting black-owned businesses and partners to drive job creation, for measurable and meaningful impact. We are seasoned SME supporters with more than 60 years of combined experience in investment, finance, management consulting and entrepreneurship experience. We are proven impact venture and ESD experts with an unmatched track record in designing and implementing one-of-a-kind solutions to scale small and growing businesses, together. We are experienced fund managers who have deployed substantial capital to early-stage SMEs in the non-governmental small business funding space in South Africa. What We BelievePurpose​: We believe in the potential of business as a force for good. Realising this potential requires bringing together passionate people that are bound by a shared purpose; to invest in SMEs that can aid progress towards inclusive and sustainable economic development. Partnership​: We believe that collaboration between SMEs and established businesses is the key to unlocking greater innovation, impact and growth. We achieve this by building purpose-led partnerships that enable shared and sustainable value creation. Pioneering: We believe that small businesses (SMEs) have the potential to shape the future for the better. We are committed to pioneering cutting-edge SME development solutions to unlocking growth constraints for game-changing SMEs. People: We believe that our people are our biggest assets and greatest competitive advantage. We are a diverse team of highly qualified, experienced individuals united in our mission to scale SMEs for impact. Prosperity: We believe in the vision of a prosperous Africa through world-shaping SMEs. We champion positive change by empowering small businesses who are solving complex problems to achieve a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive society. What We Do Economic inequality is everywhere, and despite decades of democracy in South Africa, it’s still home to one of the most unequal societies in the world. We are actively contributing to changing this. SMEs are the single most powerful source of job creation and upliftment. Yet, without help, most fail within the first two years. Our IGNITE solution is designed to combat this, giving SME entrepreneurs the financial support as well as the skills development they need to build a sustainable business that thrives, year after year.

We provide growth capital and customized managerial support to Thai SMEs with the potential to achieve sustainable growth/breakthrough/disruption in the region.

We have been on the ground in Europe for over two decades building a unique understanding of what it takes for a start-up to become a global champion. Supporting European founders from Seed to IPO.22 years investing in Europe $4.5BN raised to invest in European technology >300 companies backed since 2000 We support Europe's leading technology businesses We have one of the largest and most experienced venture teams in Europe. We are all fully committed to supporting our Founders at every stage of their journey. We believe the next European giant will be a technology company For a millennium, Europe was the cradle of innovation. Yet today, only a few of its largest enterprises are technology companies. We believe this will change. The continent’s long tradition of innovation and substantial engineering talent, along with ten years of ecosystem development, have come together to create an environment where startups can scale to become large companies with global impact. Technology is everywhere and transforms every industry. It has the power to generate very large companies in a short period of time. Our ambition is to nurture these future giants in our portfolio. We believe in pioneers with outsized ambitions We believe in people with grand plans. Who think big. Who are fearless and determined. Entrepreneurs who want to build formidable enterprises on a global scale. Founders who see way beyond personal financial gains. Individuals on a mission to create an extraordinary future. These pioneers are rare. They can come from every educational and personal background, and from every country in Europe. That’s why we clock over a million miles a year to seek them out – and when we find them, commit to working tirelessly with them. We believe in engineering serendipity As entrepreneurs and founders ourselves, we know that building a business is not a linear journey. Sometimes, it is serendipitous meetings that spark game-changing inspiration. It is a question of being in the right place at the right time. To leave these moments to chance is to waste the power of possibilities. We believe that serendipity can be engineered. That's why we are committed to nurturing a community founded on networking. We host hundreds of events a year at our HQ in London and across Europe, and we work our extensive network to connect our companies with mentors, board members, customers and new friends. Our Collective infrastructure connects our portfolio companies to each other in ever-deeper, mutually beneficial ways. All to tip the odds in favour of our entrepreneurs. We believe in creating an unfair advantage We and our portfolio companies share a deep desire to win. That’s why we are driven to give our entrepreneurs advantages their competition cannot match. Every day, we draw on our expertise: years of investing, hundreds of IPOs and exits, our personal experience building successful multi-billion dollar tech companies and, crucially, our unique global network from our portfolio to our Executive Council. By deploying maximum resources – from helping find the best talent to advising on global expansion – we seek to create an unfair winning advantage for every company in our portfolio. We believe in the power of ethics We don’t see ethics as an impediment to success. On the contrary, we believe an ethical core is a critical element of every great global company. Ethical decision making, practiced at all levels of a company, creates more sustainable business practices, better financial outcomes, and stronger organizations. We seek companies and entrepreneurs who share this same belief. At Balderton, we are dedicated to winning, but never to winning at any cost. This means we are committed to behaving with the utmost integrity with entrepreneurs, investors, each other, and with our community at large. Every day, we will challenge ourselves to improve not just what we do but how we do it. Our values are the principles that drive our work every dayPassionate about winning We aim to build the best venture firm in Europe We work hard to win the hearts of the entrepreneurs We encourage our entrepreneurs to take risks and to think big Rigorous in our thinking We debate hard and value smart thinking, based on facts and data We aim to develop strong convictions around key decisions and avoid soft consensus We challenge the status quo and aim to excel and raise the bar in everything we do Trusted partner of the entrepreneur More than providers of capital, we aim to be the trusted partner of the entrepreneurs We are straightforward and honest We are here to help entrepreneurs go through the hard challenges of building great companies Collaborative and ego free We work together, and challenge each other, but do so in a friendly and supportive manner We are an equal partnership, and as such, we will bring all the resources of the firm at the service of the entrepreneur We value humility and know not to take undue credit. Success belongs to the companies and the entrepreneurs Responsible investors Integrity is the backbone of our firm. It dictates how we operate with everyone We integrate ethics in our investment decision making We aim to drive values of integrity and responsibility in the entire portfolio

Seed support and investment for startups. The Seed Starter program supports startups during the Go-To-Market phase, and brings external projects under BCR’s wing. Why are we doing this? We are one of the most important financial groups of Romania. We believe in honest entrepreneurship and the creation of longstanding value. We have the resources and knowledge to support you. We want to help true entrepreneurs prosper in the long term. Our philosophy We’re a different kind of a seed fund. We want to help companies that are built for sustainable and lasting growth. If you just want to be rich and famous, don’t call us. But if you have a brilliant idea, a strong team and a clear plan, we’re here to help, inspire and educate you. Welcome to the era of long-game entrepreneurs. If you can convince us why your startup will still be here in 200 years, just like Erste, we will invest in you. How can you get involvedFintech: Help us expand our financial services portfolio with innovative products in segments where we aren’t yet present, or where our customer services are lagging behind or still have room for growth. Plugin Challenge: Connect your business to George, BCR’s banking app. It gives you the potential to reach almost 2 million users. Sustainability: Help us achieve a better tomorrow by combining your talent with modern technologies in the field of sustainability. Prosperity and support for business: We want to promote sustainable business not only in terms of the environment, but also to ensure the long-term success of companies and individuals.

We have investments of between €200 thousand and €2.5 million in early-stage businesses and start-ups. We support the company through its successive financing requirements. We also acquire majority stakes in SMEs or medium-sized businesses with investments of €5 million to €30 million. We work closely with the companies we invest in, while also allowing them to maintain their initiative and remain independent. BELIEFS Attention to clients, taking care in serving them, valuing staff, respecting individuals and innovation are decisive factors in companies’ growth. RAISON D'ÊTRE Helping companies to exist, to be innovative and effective, to develop, to grow their teams, to create jobs. Making companies independent and helping them stand the test of time. EVERGREEN APPROACH Projects can take time to blossom. Our “in it for the long haul” approach makes it possible to implement growth processes that over the long term can add a significant dimension to the company.