what we do
We look for leaders.
We start by taking the long view. We look for future market leaders, not just quick profits. Often, we build relationships with bright entrepreneurs many years before we make an investment deal.
We get to know you.
Before we invest capital, we invest time. It's more than due diligence: we cultivate a deep understanding of your business, your market, and your personal drivers for success.
We commit completely.
Our investment in you doesn't end with a capital injection. And we understand that what it takes to grow a business – through organic development, acquisition, or both – may change over time. Your ISIS investment team will do whatever it takes:
- Provide additional expertise as needed in functional areas (HR, finance, marketing, etc)
- Give you crucial support through board involvement
- Help you adjust your growth strategy to new opportunities
- Invest in talent to surround you with people who will make a difference in your business
We exit gracefully.
We sell great businesses. Everything we do – investing in infrastructure and people, building the strategy, strengthening the management team – enhances the value of the business to ensure further growth potential. That's how we command great prices at exit.
See our sectors, types of investment, and investment criteria for more details on how we manage investment opportunities.
