Richard Chew

Fortune Taiwan fund investment strategy targets small to mid-cap firms operating in high growth sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, electronics, as well as computer-related, light and medical manufacturing segments. The group invests across the US, Southeast and Far-East Asia. They provide financing at the early, expansion, and mature phases. Their investment objective seeks to balance risk and return while aiming to increase investors' value through investments made at competitive valuation. The firm typically invests a minimum of USD 1 million up to a maximum of USD 5 million. Their average investment size is USD 2 million to USD 3 million. They generally take minority equity stakes. Fortune Taiwan is an active fund investment manager. In addition to funding, they seek to add value by providing post-management expertise and services in technology transfer, strategic alliance, financial planning, operations and manufacturing advice. They require a seat on the Board of their portfolio firms and take a monitoring role. In line with the group's strategy, Fortune Taiwan's investment criteria include: entrepreneurial management team with proven track record; products with robust market leadership potential; clear competitive strategy and marketing positioning; attractive investment entry-pricing; substantial growth potential; transparent financial information disclosure; risk protection and clarity of exit strategies. Fortune Taiwan's exit strategy objective is to maximize returns to their investors.