- What and where is the Group’s source or sources of financing?
- Does the Group’s due diligence process result only in a simple yes or no, or does it add value to a business plan?
- How can I access venture capital or project funding?
- How can I access to institutional funding or investments?
- What funding opportunities are available to venture capitalists and investment angels?
- How can I access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise?
- How can I access import and export finance and/or payment guarantees?
- How can I get exposure to new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes?
- How can I get exposure to new markets for products and/or services?
- How can I get access to global partnership and consortium opportunities?
- How can I get access to entrepreneurial and/or business support?
- How can I get access to global corporate information?
- How can I get exclusive formal association with global business executives, corporate intellectuals and visionary entrepreneurs?
- How can I get access to global corporate and professional consulting opportunities?
General Disclaimer
Kindly note that all membership benefits and opportunities available and/or provided to associate members are strictly subject to availability as well as the rules, regulations, policies, principles, procedures and the Professional Investors Group Constitution. In addition to the aforesaid, associate membership participation is subject to the laws, by-laws and regulations of the applicable associate member’s country of citizenship or residence and/or where an associate member may choose to conduct business.
1. What is the definition of a project?
For our purposes, ‘project’ refers to any business activity or opportunity, corporate arrangement or undertaking, development proposal, business venture, concept or plan. A project can include:
- A request for access to venture capital or project funding.
- A request for access to institutional funding or investments.
- A request for access to funding opportunities available to venture capitalists and investment angels.
- A request for access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise.
- A request for access to import and export finance and/or payment guarantees.
- A request for exposure to new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes.
- A request for exposure to new markets for products and/or services.
- A request for access to global partnership and consortium opportunities.
- A request for access to entrepreneurial and/or business support.
- A request for access to global corporate information.
- A request for access to global corporate and professional consulting opportunities.
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2. What criteria must a project conform to before it can be submitted?
The person wishing to submit a project for financing or development needs to be an associate member of Professional Investors Group.
Projects introduced by Professional Investors Group associate members for funding must conform to the following basic criteria:
- Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of US$5-million or more.
- All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum.
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3. How long is the project evaluation process?
The duration of the project evaluation process varies from project to project. The initial project evaluation is done within five days of being submitted to the Group. Within this time, the Group’s project development division will make contact with the project leader(s).
Projects can unnecessarily be delayed because of:
- Incomplete documentation being submitted.
- Geographical considerations.
- Comprehensive due diligence process.
- Lack of dedicated expertise and management support on the part of project leaders.
- Unrealistic expectations by project leaders.
- Nature and scale of projects.
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4. Which financing options are available?
Associate funder members offer loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options.
International Venture Capital Association makes provision for two categories of financiers:
Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of US$5-million or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He/she may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market.
Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of US$1-million or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of Professional Investors Group.
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5. Who is responsible for the initial costs involved?
The costs involved in the preparation of documents, due diligence research, commission, and the legal and financial specialists involved in negotiations, which within the Group range from six percent to ten percent of the total project value up to the time of signing the financing and/or development agreement, are for the project leader’s account. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. However, the costs of the initial evaluation, preparation of documents, and the due diligence research must always be paid up-front.
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6. Which projects will not qualify for financing or development facilitation?
Projects under US$5-million in value and that do not have the ability to deliver a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, will not be considered for financing or development facilitation.
Other reasons why projects may be declined include:
- Non-compliance with funders’ project financing preferences, and/or
- Non-compliance with funders’ rate of return requirements, and/or
- Non-compliance with funders’ geographical preferences.
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7. Will my project’s intellectual capital be protected?
Yes. The Group provides contractual protection in addition to its Code of Conduct & Ethics which is contained in the Professional Investors Group Constitution, and entrenches – among others – multilateral action as well as the confidentiality of associate member information in the interest of maintaining and building trust and confidence.
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8. How do I know selected associate members will not get preferred treatment with regards to project allocation?
Tenders go out according to every associate member’s stated level of involvement, expertise, interest, commitment and available resources, etc., and not according to Group preference. Tenders are awarded based on merit. Associate members benefit depending on their individual level of involvement, expertise, interest, commitment and available resources. Associate member benefits also depend on the opportunities available at any given time. Every project’s requirements are unique, as is every project leader’s requirements. The Professional Investors Group Membership Application Form makes provision for either part-time or full-time involvement. It also takes into consideration willingness and ability to travel, among others.
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9. What percentage of projects is generally being approved?
In the venture capital industry, on average, one percent of projects seeking investment angel funding are funded and developed. On average, between four percent and five percent of projects seeking venture capital funding are funded and developed.
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10. What field or industry and geographical area are most favored by the Group?
No one particular industry, field or geographical area is more favored or sought after by the Group for financing than another. Projects are evaluated on an individual basis, each according to its merits.
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11. What and where is the Group’s source or sources of financing?
The Group has multiple potential sources of funding. These include banks, venture capitalists, investment angels and syndicate funders.
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12. Does the Group’s due diligence process result only in a simple yes or no, or does it add value to a business plan?
The Group’s due diligence process adds value. Its end is not a simple yes or no. It prepares all project documentation to international levels of competence and standards that are required by our Group, associate members and project leaders. Our consultants will not introduce a project to a funder if they are not convinced of its merits and/or mutual benefits, and vice versa. The same goes for linking our corporate expertise and resources to projects, etc.
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13. How can I access venture capital or project funding?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Associate members can be provided with loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options to develop viable projects, new ideas, infrastructure, corporate expansions and/or business opportunities.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The selection of the most suitable type(s) of finance/financier (the importance of this is often underestimated, although it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the project or business).
- The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultant expertise, if and when applicable.
- Negotiation, facilitation and structuring of finance for the costs involved for professional consultants, due diligence research, business plans, etc. (finance is subject to individual project viability and merits only).
Funding from venture capital financiers and investment angels who are registered with International Venture Capital Association (the venture capital financing division of the Group) can be supplied at various stages in a business’ development:
- At start-up, to facilitate product development and initial marketing financing.
- In the early stage, to enable commercial manufacturing to take place so that the venture can start generating profits.
- The expansion phase requires capital to increase an enterprise’s production capacity and to develop and market its products.
- Refinancing can entail the purchase of existing shares in a venture from another venture capital firm, providing the funds needed for a management buy-out, financing a buy-in by outside managers, or providing an existing recipient with additional capital.
- Capital can be provided for trading in minerals and commodities as well as for speculation transactions.
- Corporate restructurings.
- International expansion transactions.
Professional Investors Group funder members seek opportunities to finance ventures that offer unique products or services, with management teams that have direct experience in the relevant market, and partners who can demonstrate a strong commitment and ambition to making their business plans work.
International Venture Capital Association makes provision for two categories of financiers:
Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of $5-million or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market.
Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of $1-million or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of Professional Investors Group.
Project criteria
Projects introduced by Professional Investors Group associate members for funding must conform to the following basic criteria:
- Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of $5-million or more.
- All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum.
All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers.
Projects are presented by Professional Investors Group associate members but may also originate from other sources such as central governments, non-associate investment bankers, corporations and dynamic entrepreneurs.
Costs arising from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, are paid by the project introducer or leader(s) submitting the project. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. Financiers may:
- Finance the total cost involved for the preparation of all the required documentation, due diligence research, or professional consultancy fees.
- Only finance a part of the costs involved for the preparation of the required documentation, due diligence research, or professional consultancy fees.
In return the financier(s) may require:
- Equity in the project.
- Interest on finance provided.
- A combination of equity and interest.
If the project is approved and a financing agreement is signed, the Group will assess the corporate expertise and resource requirements of the project, source appropriate individuals from the associate membership and allocate consultancy contracts on a tender basis.
The procedure for submitting a request for venture capital funding entails:
- Assessing its total financial requirement.
- Preparing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary indicating the nature of the activity and listing the individuals involved.
- Submitting it, together with the business plan, to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group office will register the project and hand the documents to its project development consultants/division.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s project development consultants/division will evaluate the project based on the information, as provided.
- If the project is considered, the project development division will contact the project leader(s) to engage in a formal contractual relationship that clearly stipulates each party’s responsibilities.
- After the formal contractual agreement has been signed, the project development division will proceed with the drafting of the applicable documents, due diligence research, facilitation or negotiation of venture capital funding and/or viable projects and/or corporate expertise and resources, according to the terms agreed upon by both parties.
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: International Venture Capital Association
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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14. How can I access to institutional funding or investments?
Institutions such as Venture Capital Firms, Banks, Governments, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Speculation Funds and Corporates can apply for loan- or equity-structured finance from Institutional Investors within the Group.
The minimum amount available from Institutional Investors is $100-million.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The selection of the most suitable type(s) of finance/financier (the importance of this is often underestimated, although it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the project or business).
- The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultant expertise, if and when applicable.
- Negotiation, facilitation and structuring of finance for the costs involved for professional consultants, due diligence research, business plans, etc. (these services are subject to individual project viability and merits only).
The procedure for submitting a request for funding/investments from Institutional Investors entails:
- Assessing its total financial and expertise requirements.
- Preparing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary indicating the nature of the activity and listing the individuals involved.
- Submitting it, together with the business plan, to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group office will register the project and hand the documents to its project development consultants/division.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s project development consultants/division will evaluate the project based on the information, as provided.
- If the project is considered, the project development division will contact the project leader(s) to engage in a formal contractual relationship that clearly stipulates each party’s responsibilities.
- After the formal contractual agreement has been signed, the project development division will proceed with the drafting of the applicable documents, due diligence research, facilitation or negotiation of venture capital funding and/or viable projects and/or corporate expertise and resources, according to the terms agreed upon by both parties.
Costs arising from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, are paid by the project introducer or leader(s) submitting the project. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. Financiers may:
- Finance the total cost involved for the preparation of all the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
- Only finance a part of the costs involved for the preparation of the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
In return the financier(s) may require:
- Equity in the project.
- Interest on finance provided.
- A combination of equity and interest.
If the project is approved and a financing agreement is signed, the Group will assess the corporate expertise and resource requirements of the project, source appropriate individuals from the associate membership and allocate consultancy contracts on a tender basis, if applicable and necessary.
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: International Venture Capital Association
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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15. What funding opportunities are available to venture capitalists and investment angels?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Discerning venture capitalists, investment angels, syndicate funders and banks have the opportunity to provide funding for business opportunities and/or stand-alone projects and/or high yield speculation transactions registered in the Group’s structured project portfolio.
Venture capital investment opportunities include projects that require funding for development, expansion and speculation purposes through loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options.
All available projects – introduced to the Group by associate investment bankers, as well as project and business brokers who are registered with Global Projects Inc. (the project development division of the Group) – were subjected to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers.
Associate funder members are registered in International Venture Capital Association (the venture capital financing division of the Group). The function of International Venture Capital Association is to gather discerning venture capital financiers and investment angels seeking viable and high yielding investment and project opportunities to invest in.
Furthermore, International Venture Capital Association seeks to provide its associate members with opportunities to fulfill social and moral aspirations. This is achieved by funding responsible business opportunities and project developments that create work opportunities, work expertise and infrastructure.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The selection of the most suitable project, venture or business opportunities to finance.
- The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultant expertise for negotiations, exit strategies, corporate restructurings or initial public offerings.
Purpose of International Venture Capital Association
The purpose of International Venture Capital Association is to:
- Provide visionary financiers with a choice from a broad range of viable projects from Professional Investors Group’s project portfolio.
- Represent and promote funder members to associate members seeking venture capital.
- Represent funder members’ interests in negotiations with international governments and Chambers of Commerce.
- Facilitate the exchange of important information between funder members.
- Improve the image of the venture capital industry by encouraging funder members to comply with the highest standard of corporate governance and professional practice, as well as moral and ethical values.
Objective of International Venture Capital Association
The objective of International Venture Capital Association is to provide associate funder members with the following potential opportunities:
- Formal association with an exclusive international venture capital network organization of stature and integrity.
- Provision with an array of excellent projects in need of funding.
- Access to up-to-date research and general information about the venture capital industry.
- Exposure to a substantial number of investment bankers and project brokers.
- Access to high yielding projects with reduced risk as a result of strict pre-evaluation processes.
Financing options
Associate funder members can offer loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options.
International Venture Capital Association makes provision for two categories of financiers:
Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of $5-million or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market.
Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of $1-million or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of Professional Investors Group.
Associate venture capital funders and investment angels can select investment opportunities from the project portfolio at various stages in a business’ development, such as:
- Start-ups.
- M.B.O., M.B.I. or L.B.O.
- Mergers and acquisitions.
- First and second phase financing.
- Corporate restructurings.
- Syndication funding ventures.
- High yield speculation transactions.
- Institutional investments.
- Joint ventures in private equity funds and hedge funds.
- Financing of commodity transactions (high yield, short term transactions).
- Import/export finance or payment guarantees (high yield, short term transactions).
Costs arising from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, are paid by the project introducer or leader(s) submitting the project.
The procedure for gaining access to global venture capital investment opportunities is:
- Formulate the request in writing (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: International Venture Capital Association
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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16. How can I access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
The Paulsmeier Inc. Group will negotiate, facilitate and structure the right type(s) of financing/financier for – and the specialist expertise involved in – mergers, demergers, acquisitions, M.B.O., M.B.I., and L.B.O. as well as reverse takeovers on behalf of associate members who have requested same in writing.
The abovementioned transactions are usually of a complex nature and require dedicated expertise. These normally include specialist tax, IT, administration and personnel matters.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The selection of the most suitable type(s) of finance/financier (the importance of this is often underestimated, although it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the project or business).
- The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultant expertise, if and when applicable.
- Negotiation, facilitation and structuring of finance for the costs involved for professional consultants, due diligence research, business plans, etc. (financing is subject to individual project viability and merits only).
Requests for merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise are regarded as projects and should conform to the Group’s project submission procedure.
The procedure for submitting a request for merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise entails:
- Assessing its total financial and expertise requirements.
- Preparing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary indicating the nature of the activity and listing the individuals involved.
- Submitting it, together with the business plan, to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group office will register the project and hand the documents to its project development consultants/division.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s project development consultants/division will evaluate the project based on the information, as provided.
- If the project is considered, the project development division will contact the project leader(s) to engage in a formal contractual relationship that clearly stipulates each party’s responsibilities.
- After the formal contractual agreement has been signed, the project development division will proceed with the drafting of the applicable documents, due diligence research, facilitation or negotiation of venture capital funding and/or viable projects and/or corporate expertise and resources, according to the terms agreed upon by both parties.
Costs arising from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, are paid by the project introducer or leader(s) submitting the project. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. Financiers may:
- Finance the total cost involved for the preparation of all the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
- Only finance a part of the costs involved for the preparation of the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
In return the financier(s) may require:
- Equity in the project.
- Interest on finance provided.
- A combination of equity and interest.
If the project is approved and a financing agreement is signed, the Group will assess the corporate expertise and resource requirements of the project, source appropriate individuals from the associate membership and allocate consultancy contracts on a tender basis, if applicable and necessary.
Project criteria
Projects introduced by Professional Investors Group associate members for funding must conform to the following basic criteria:
- Projects for venture capital financing require a medium- to long-term investment of $5-million or more.
- All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum.
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: International Venture Capital Association
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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17. How can I access import and export finance and/or payment guarantees?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Associate members can have access to a wealth of transaction-specific import and/or export payment guarantees, including financing arrangements, letters of credit and bank drafts, through the negotiation and facilitation of the Group.
Our specialist services may include:
- The selection of the most suitable type(s) of finance/financier (the importance of this is often underestimated, although it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the project or business).
- The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultants for negotiation with buyers/sellers, if and when applicable.
- Negotiation, facilitation and structuring of finance for the costs involved for professional consultants, due diligence research, business plans, etc. (finance is subject to individual project viability and merits only).
The procedure for gaining access to import and/or export finance or payment guarantees is:
- Formulate the request in writing by completing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: International Venture Capital Association
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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18. How can I get exposure to new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Viable and lucrative business opportunities, stand-alone projects and/or speculation transactions for development and trading are introduced to the Group by Governments, Chambers of Commerce, investment bankers, associate members as well as project and business brokers. All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of project leaders, potential financiers and project managers.
Associate members of the Group can select projects from a structured project portfolio of available opportunities for development, expansion and speculation purposes through loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options. The portfolio contains a variety of projects in need of funding and professional expertise to develop at various stages in a business’ development.
Once a project is approved and a financing agreement is signed, the Group will also assess the corporate expertise and resource requirements of the project, source appropriate individuals from the associate membership for partnership purposes and/or allocate consultancy contracts on a tender basis, if applicable or necessary.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- Negotiation and facilitation to secure viable and lucrative projects or business opportunities.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of professional consultants’ experience required for specific projects or business opportunities.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding required for project or business opportunities.
The procedure for submitting a project for development and or funding purposes entails:
- Assessing its total financial and/or professional expertise requirements.
- Preparing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary indicating the nature of the activity and listing the individuals involved.
- Submitting it, together with the business plan, to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group office will register the project and hand the documents to its project development consultants/division.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s project development consultants/division will evaluate the project based on the information, as provided.
- If the project is considered, the project development division will contact the project leader(s) to engage in a formal contractual relationship that clearly stipulates each party’s responsibilities.
- After the formal contractual agreement has been signed, the project development division will proceed with the drafting of the applicable documents, due diligence research, facilitation or negotiation of venture capital funding and/or viable projects and/or corporate expertise and resources, according to the terms agreed upon by both parties.
Costs arising from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, are paid by the project introducer or leader(s) submitting the project. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. Financiers may:
- Finance the total cost involved for the preparation of all the required documentation, due diligence research and professional consultancy fees.
- Only finance a part of the costs involved for the preparation of the required documentation, due diligence research and professional consultancy fees.
In return the financier(s) may require:
- Equity in the project.
- Interest on finance provided.
- A combination of equity and interest.
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Global Projects Inc.
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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19. How can I get exposure to new markets for products and/or services?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Many entrepreneurs are limited to one over-traded and under-capitalized market, and are not aware of the global opportunities available to them at any given time.
Associate members of the Group can have access to new international markets for their products and/or services through the negotiation and facilitation of the Group, allowing them to expand and grow their business.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The providing of exposure of products and services to new clients and associate members across the globe.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for professional consultants’ assistance to gain successful entry into new foreign markets.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for venture capital financing for corporate expansion programs.
- Assistance with the formation of international joint ventures, partnerships, consortium agreements or cooperation and association agreements.
- Negotiation and facilitation of professional expertise to further develop and expand on products and services.
Requests for exposure to new markets for products and/or services are regarded as projects and should comply with the Group’s project submission procedure.
Project submission procedure
The process of submitting a project entails:
- Assessing its total requirements.
- Preparing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary, indicating the nature of the activity and listing the individuals involved.
- Submitting it, together with the business plan, to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group office will register the project and hand the documents to its project development consultants/division.
- Upon receipt of these documents, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s project development consultants/division will evaluate the project based on the information, as provided.
- If the project is considered, the project development division will contact the project leader(s) to engage in a formal contractual relationship that clearly stipulates each party’s responsibilities.
All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential interested parties. If applicable, should any costs arise from the project approval process, such as due diligence and legal fees and any applicable referral commissions, such are to be paid by the project introducer or leader submitting the project. In certain cases, these costs can be financed, but this is not always the case. Financiers may:
- Finance the total cost involved for the preparation of all the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
- Only finance a part of the costs involved for the preparation of the required documentation, due diligence research or professional consultancy fees.
In return the financier(s) may require:
- Equity in the project.
- Interest on finance provided.
- A combination of equity and interest.
If the project is approved and a final agreement is signed, the Paulsmeier Inc. Group will assess the corporate expertise and resource requirements of the project, source appropriate individuals from the associate membership and allocate consultancy contracts on a tender basis, if applicable or necessary.
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Chamber of International Business Executives
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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20. How can I get access to global partnership and consortium opportunities?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
The Paulsmeier Inc. Group will negotiate and facilitate global partnership and consortium opportunities on behalf of its associate members who have requested same in writing.
Global partnership and consortium opportunities available to associate members include:
- M.B.O., M.B.I. and L.B.O.
- Commodity trading transactions.
- Development of venture capital projects.
- Consultancy contracts.
- High yield speculation transactions.
- Mergers and acquisitions.
- Partnerships in business ventures and opportunities.
- Import and export transactions.
- Corporate investments.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- The introduction to, and facilitation between, potential partners.
- Negotiation and facilitation to secure new business opportunities or projects of any kind.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for professional consultants’ expertise on transactions (all stages).
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding for specific ventures or transactions.
The procedure for gaining access to global partnership and consortium opportunities is:
- Formulate the request in writing by completing a Professional Investors Group Executive Project Summary (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Chamber of International Business Executives
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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21. How can I get access to entrepreneurial and/or business support?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
All associate members are registered with Chamber of International Business Executives (the specialist corporate expertise division of the Group) where they share their unique and specialized expertise and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and the Group – to fulfill project and business requirements.
It is particularly beneficial in situations where associate members would like to engage business in a new sector or industry and/or would like to diversify existing operations into a new sector or industry, specialized expertise and knowledge can then be obtained from associate members in similar business environments to avoid potential pitfalls or unnecessary hardship.
Associate members include business leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists, investment bankers and other informal corporate networks.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- Negotiation and facilitation between associate members on corporate matters and matters of mutual interest.
- Negotiation and facilitation to secure viable and lucrative projects or business opportunities.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of professional consultants’ experience required for specific projects or business opportunities.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding required for project or business opportunities.
- Assistance with the formation of international joint ventures, partnerships, consortium agreements or cooperation and association agreements.
- Negotiation and facilitation of professional expertise to further develop and expand on products and services.
The procedure for gaining access to entrepreneurial and/or business support is:
- Formulate the request in writing (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Chamber of International Business Executives
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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22. How can I get access to global corporate information?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
Associate members of the Group will – upon request – provide global corporate information about world markets, industries or fields of expertise to one another through the negotiation and facilitation of the Group.
The corporate and professional expertise components are often neglected and/or underestimated in venture capital business where specifically funders seek assurances concerning the capabilities of the project team.
This information may, for example, pertain to corporate affairs, business knowledge and skills, the viability of trading in a particular market industry or product, different cultures, customs, or geographical regions, and is available free of charge to associate members. However, as soon as corporate expertise and resources are applied with the provision of such, consultancy contracts will be awarded to associate members and fees will be applicable.
All associate members are registered with Chamber of International Business Executives (the specialist corporate expertise division of the Group) where they share their unique and specialized expertise and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and the Group – to fulfill project requirements.
Associate members include visionary business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists and investment bankers.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- Providing access to international information that includes legal, financial, local customs/ cultures/traditions, industry or product knowledge matters.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate professional consultancy expertise on corporate matters.
- If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate funding for professional consultancy services.
- Provide general advice.
The procedure for gaining access to global corporate information is:
- Formulate the request in writing (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Chamber of International Business Executives
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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23. How can I get exclusive formal association with global business executives, corporate intellectuals and visionary entrepreneurs?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
The Group gathers influential professional individuals as associate members who identify themselves with its corporate practices and values.
All associate members are registered with Chamber of International Business Executives (the specialist corporate expertise division of the Group), where they are able to share their unique and specialized expertise, business associations, corporate contacts and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and the Group – to establish long-lasting partnerships and fulfill project requirements.
In the corporate arena one is known and judged by your social and corporate associations and affiliations. To be accepted as an associate member of Professional Investors Group is an acknowledgement of integrity, character and substance – a result of their stringent membership criteria.
Associate members include visionary business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists and investment bankers.
Membership application procedure
Professional Investors Group membership is subject to the Membership Criteria, addressed in its Constitution.
For an applicant to become an associate member, he should:
- Familiarize himself with the Professional Investors Group Constitution and the information contained on this web site.
- Complete the Professional Investors Group Membership Application Form.
- Confirm acceptance of the content of the Professional Investors Group Constitution by printing it, initialing every page, signing and dating the final page.
- Please note: Each page must be initialed, and the last page signed, by at least one witness.
- Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Company Profile.
- Send the abovementioned documentation by registered post to the postal address of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
- Await assessment and acceptance.
- Pay the membership fee.
- Upon receipt of the membership fee, the associate member’s details will be entered in the Member Register.
- The associate member will be provided with a welcome letter, Membership Certificate and an information package.
- Become an active participant in the Paulsmeier Inc. Group’s corporate network association.
NB: As addressed in detail in the Professional Investors Group Constitution, all the abovementioned documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
Membership Evaluation Panel
Professional Investors Group
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
(No faxes or e-mails will be accepted.)
Should any of the information or contact details on the associate member’s original Professional Investors Group Membership Application Form change, he should inform the Group, in writing at the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group as soon as possible.
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24. How can I get access to global corporate and professional consulting opportunities?
(Exclusive to Professional Investors Group associate members.)
All associate members are registered with Chamber of International Business Executives (the specialist corporate expertise division of the Group), and divided into expertise-specific consultancy divisions from where they have the opportunity to apply for global corporate and professional consulting opportunities through the facilitation and negotiation of the Group on a fulltime or part time basis.
The corporate expertise and resource requirements of a project are assessed by the Group upon which appropriate associate members will be sourced and consultancy contracts will be allocated on a tender basis.
Only associate members with appropriate managerial, financial and professional skills are considered for consultancy contracts to projects that proceed within the fold of the applicable network. Associate members will also be considered according to their interests, availability and willingness to travel.
Our specialized services to associate members may include:
- Negotiation and facilitation of professional consultancy contracts (legal, financial, engineering, project development, project management, IT, etc.).
- Professional assistance to finalize contractual agreements.
- Provision on Group infrastructural support if required on international projects with regards to local information and guidance on legal, customs and cultural matters, as well as human resources support, if applicable or necessary.
- Arranging and structuring of venture capital finance on large projects, if applicable or necessary.
The specialist consultancy divisions are:
- Corporate Associates – includes lawyers, accountants, corporate executives, administration specialists, etc.
- IT Associates – includes software, hardware and installation specialists.
- Engineering Associates – includes mining, mechanical, electronic, electrical, process and civil engineers as well as architects and designers.
- Project Management Associates – professional consultants with on-site project management expertise.
The procedure for gaining access to global consulting opportunities is:
- Formulate the request in writing (fully motivate and provide as much detail as possible).
- The request must be in English and must contain the associate member’s name and membership number.
- The request must be sent by registered post or hand delivered to the office of the Paulsmeier Inc. Group.
Every request is judged according to its merits, depending on the information provided, and responded to in writing (with the necessary information and procedures).
All documentation must be sent in its original form by registered post to:
The Management: Chamber of International Business Executives
P O Box 60222
Table View
7439
Cape Town
South Africa
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