Our value proposition for Private Equity A direct access to tomorrow’s worldwide leaders

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Our value proposition for Private Equity
A direct access to tomorrow’s
worldwide leaders
Invest in the companies
that will shape the future
Head of Investments at a large
European Family Office
“PwC’s Accelerator offers deal flows industry
intelligence to investors who are keen to invest
in fast growing companies.
Investing directly into PE companies as
opposed to investing into PE funds is
increasingly appealing. However, we lack the
intelligence to do so with confidence.
The PE Acceleration Services gives us the
confidence we need to make direct investment
decisions with the comfort of having an expert
at our side.
PwC’s Accelerator has provided us with all the
intelligence needed to make a decision”
“PICS is a rapidly expanding global
provider of supply chain risk management
services, who over the last 12 months have
benefited greatly from our participation
in the PwC Accelerator programme.
The ability to extend our business reach
globally at an improved pace, whilst
better managing our associated risks, has
allowed us to deliver world class service
to some of the biggest brands in industry.
We see this relationship creating ongoing
value for our clients, ourselves and our
investors.”
John Moreland
CEO and Founder, PICS Auditing LLC
You
Your strategic challenges
As an investor, maximising the return on your investments while mitigating your risks is crucial. That’s why the
companies you invest in need to have a promising vision and the level of business sophistication you’re looking for.
Besides finding the right target, defining an investment plan is another challenge you face. While entrepreneurs
welcome investors’ equity and expertise as means of expanding their business, their long-term vision might differ
from your own. Here lies a clear need to bridge the gap between your objectives and the entrepreneur’s ambitions,
and to design a win-win approach that meets the requirements and wishes of both of you.
As an investor you might face some challenges including:
• identifying qualified international investment opportunities,
• finding assistance in your deal execution,
• increasing significantly the value of your companies portfolio.
Your operational challenges
Market intelligence
Sourcing
Due diligence
process
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Corporates
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Government Fund
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YOU MAY NEED
Deal transaction
structure
Value acceleration
Exit
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YOU ARE
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At PwC’s Accelerator, we’ve developed:
• a highly rigorous investment process,
• a methodology to identify, select and assist the leading companies of tomorrow.
Why PwC’s Accelerator
You’ll benefit from a full range of services to assist you during every phase of your private equity investment ventures:
• our long-standing experience in the management of innovation and internationalisation;
• a global reach thanks to our international network; and
• our expertise in major investment areas: Entreprise Software, Big Data, Financial Technologies and Security.
You’ll get exclusive access to high-potential companies:
• that have developed innovative solutions in cutting-edge sectors: enterprise software, cloud-based services, cybersecurity, big
data and analytics, as well as financial technologies;
• whose management has demonstrated a strong commitment to taking the company global;
• that boast strong financial assets and an annual turnover exceeding €20 million; and
• that have been selected by Fortune 500 clients.
Together
Investing in companies is a complex and uncertain undertaking. You need to make sure your financial ventures fit your
investments profile, take into account all the intricacies of your target’s current and future situation, and make the
most of the opportunities for development and revenue growth along the way.
Whether you’re looking for suitable candidates, developing a strategy or getting ready to exit a company, we’ll use our
vast experience and resources to advise you every step of the way. At PwC’s Accelerator, we can help you create the value
you’re looking for.
Creating value
1
Market
intelligence
• Industry
• Company
• Country
2
3
Sourcing
• International
• Focus
• Qualified
4
Due
diligence
process
• Market, client,
business
models prior
to LOI
• International
coordination
5
Deal
transaction
structure
• Best structure
• Optimal
localisation
• Lean
management of
structure
6
Value
acceleration
• Market
prioritisation
• International
revenue
generation
• Operational
support in 155
countries
Exit
• Company
preparation
• Search for
international
opportunities
• Post exit
For more information, please visit the dedicated Investors page on PwC’s Accelerator’s website:
Geographical breakdown of dealflow as of November 2014
15%
France
Luxembourg
29%
UK
3%
USA and Canada
Germany
7%
Eastern Europe
Switzerland
Spain, Portugal and Italy
Other
2%
7%
8%
Dealflow by industry sector as of November 2014
17%
20%
11%
27%
Entr. Software
Safety & Security
Clean Tech. + Energy
Advanced Manufacturing
Big Data
Financial Tech
Health & Well Being
Other
16%
10%
3%
10%
8%
6%
Why PwC?
A local leader
Backed by the world’s
leading network
PwC Luxembourg (www.pwc.lu) is the largest
professional services firm in Luxembourg with
more than 2,450 people employed from 55 different
countries. It provides audit, tax and advisory services
including management consulting, transaction,
financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of
clients from local and middle market entrepreneurs
to large multinational companies operating from
Luxembourg and the Greater Region. It helps its
clients create value they are looking for by giving
comfort to the capital markets and providing advice
through an industry focused approach.
The global PwC network is the largest provider of
professional services in audit, tax and advisory. We’re a
network of independent firms in 157 countries and employ
more than 195,000 people.
2,450
€ 315m
people
2014 turnover
PwC global Network:
More than
195,000 people in
157 countries
A network of
Accelerators in
strategic locations
6th
Diversity:
47% Women
largest private
employer
55 different 9th largest
nationalities
With the expansion of PwC’s global network of
Accelerators and Innovation Centres, PwC is even
better placed to help high growth companies quickly
scale by providing access to the tools needed to
become market leaders. Fulfilling global aspirations is
more possible than ever with PwC’s Global Network.
PwC’s Accelerator Luxembourg
PwC’s Accelerator Germany
PwC’s Accelerator Singapore
Your entry point to the Asian Market (IT and gaming)
PwC’s Accelerator Moscow CTI (Centre for
Technology and Innovation)
Your Technology and Innovation hub
employer
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Your contacts at PwC’s Accelerator
Laurent Probst
Partner
laurent.probst@lu.pwc.com
+352 49 48 48-4117
Grégoire Huret
Partner
gregoire.huret@lu.pwc.com
+352 49 48 48-2132
Vincent Lebrun
Partner
vincent.lebrun@lu.pwc.com
+352 49 48 48-3193
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