FPFIG specializes in private equity investments and arranging strategic alliances.
Investment Focus
FPFIG. specializes in private equity investments and the formation of strategic alliances, in the fields of energy, agriculture, communications, biotechnology, real estate, information technology, international trade and retail commerce.
We focus our investments toward post-startup enterprises. We do not invest in start up or early stage companies. Our specialty is the financing of the expansion and mezzanine stages, through the initial public offering (IPO) stage.
In addition to investing capital, we bring added value in the form of management expertise, business experience, strategic alliances, and access to local and international manufacturing and markets.
Investment capital for projects comes from our own private equity resources. Our investment range is from a minimum of US$5 Million, to a maximum of US$50 Million per project. For projects exceeding the maximum, we syndicate the excess portion.
Investment Goal
Our investment goal is to make high financial returns for our entrepreneurial partners and ourselves.
FPFIG objective is to provide business and financial guidance to the funded company. With entrepreneur's management team, we develop a strategic business plan to achieve maximum company growth and earnings. This plan may include the use of joint venture partnerships; manufacturing, marketing and licensing agreements; going public, mergers and acquisitions.
In exchange for our investment, we receive equity in the form of stocks and warrants; and in some cases convertible debentures.
FPFIG investments are based on medium to long-term participation. At the appropriate time, profits are taken by liquidating some shares. Usually this is accomplished through public offerings or through merger and acquisitions with another company for liquid shares or cash.
Investment Criteria
FPFIG objective is to fund companies with high-growth potential, offering proprietary technologies, unique products, clearly defined large-market potential, business models with high gross margins and experienced management teams.
In conducting our due diligence, we thoroughly evaluate the company's business plan. This includes an analysis of the management's strength and weaknesses, whether or not the technology addresses a significant problem in the marketplace; the proprietary advantages and vulnerabilities of the company's innovation; and the financial risks and rewards.
We build for the future by investing our capital resources, business experience, and financial expertise in enterprises that have world-class potential.
