Our Investment Philosophy

When it comes to investments, we think different.

Our primary investment focus

Long-term strategic investments

Investing as partnerships

Creating shared value

STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

Investing for the long term

We invest off our own balance sheet, focused on long-term success, not quick exit strategies that could put pressure on the business

INVESTING FOR A DIFFERENCE

Arete's main objective is to create shared value

“Shared value aims to create economic value for the business in a way that also creates value for society by addressing its needs and challenges. Businesses must reconnect company success with social progress. Shared value is not a social responsibility, philanthropy, or even sustainability, but a new way to achieve economic success. It is not the margin of what companies do but at the center”

(Porter and Kramer)

The Arete way of investing

Investing in strategic assets

We currently have 5 key pillars that we believe are fundamental sectors and industries.

Investing in partnerships

We see each of our investments as a partnership. We work with each company within our group to create harmonious collaboration.

Investing in innovation

We want to work with passionate businesses that embrace innovation and make bold leaps to the front of their industries.

Investing in South Africa

Our higher purpose is to do good. We invest where we could collectively have a positive impact on our beautiful country.

Investing in the future

We invest our own capital, for sustainable, long-term success – not quick exit strategies.