Gryphon has established over a number of years relationships with an expanding group of sophisticated investors who are interested in supporting private, growth businesses in emerging markets. This group of investors currently includes prominent family offices, private equity funds and high net worth individuals.

Such investors are normally interested in these opportunities because:

• Gryphon is leading the syndicate and frequently committing its own money with other investors.
• The valuation is attractive and the business is a readily understandable concept, already proven in developed markets.
• Gryphon has often had a relationship for many years with the entrepreneur leading the project.
• The investor may have specific industry expertise or other relevant insight into the transaction.

Gryphon is always seeking to develop relationships with new sources of capital, especially with investors who have a particular geographical or sector expertise, or those who have their own deal flow in its target markets.

In addition, Gryphon’s extensive network and experience in its core markets provide opportunities for corporates looking to enter, or complement existing holdings in, these countries. It works closely with such industrial and strategic investors, providing M&A and financing services as well as structuring new venture vehicles and JVs.