How To Invest in a Business
Whether it is for
financial returns, strategic value or pure passion
, investing in businesses has always been an exciting pursuit. Private lenders and Private Equity firms
invest in businesses purely for the financial return. But on the other hand, a strategic investor would
invest mainly because of the expected synergies between his company and the investee company.
We understand that analysing business opportunities is different for each investor and the best way to
go about this is to
directly connect with the business owner to understand his business
, products/services, background and investment plans.
SMERGERS provides a secure platform to connect with various pre-qualified business
investment opportunities
Today
REGISTER AND CONNECT WITH BUSINESSES
Explain your requirements and background in a clear manner. Shortlist businesses which match your requirements and express your interest to connect with them.
Tomorrow
PROFILE ACTIVATION & INTRODUCTIONS
SMERGERS reviews your profile and activates it. You will be introduced to the businesses you have connected with and can connect with further businesses based on our recommendations.
By 1st Week of April
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS
You can contact businesses directly to have initial discussions. Use our proprietary rating system to evaluate these businesses and their valuations.
By 3rd Week of April
RECEIVE DOCUMENTS
You may have to sign a NDA to receive further information such as Information Memorandum, Financials and Valuation from the Business
By June
DUE DILIGENCE & CLOSURE
If the business and investment terms are suitable, issue a Term Sheet. Appoint due diligence advisors for cross-checking information. After due diligence is completed, make the investment.
Today
REGISTER AND CONNECT WITH BUSINESSES
Explain your requirements and background in a clear manner. Shortlist businesses which match your requirements and express your interest to connect with them.
Tomorrow
PROFILE ACTIVATION & INTRODUCTIONS
SMERGERS reviews your profile and activates it. You will be introduced to the businesses you have connected with and can connect with further businesses based on our recommendations.
By 1st Week of April
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS
You can contact businesses directly to have initial discussions. Use our proprietary rating system to evaluate these businesses and their valuations.
By 3rd Week of April
RECEIVE DOCUMENTS
You may have to sign a NDA to receive further information such as Information Memorandum, Financials and Valuation from the Business
By June
DUE DILIGENCE & CLOSURE
If the business and investment terms are suitable, issue a Term Sheet. Appoint due diligence advisors for cross-checking information. After due diligence is completed, make the investment.
Note: Illustrative timeline shown above. Actual timelines may vary depending on industry
attractiveness,
business preparedness and valuation expectations.
Select Investor Plan
Based on how many businesses you would like
to connect with and evaluate, select one of the plans below
