Our Approach​

Manas takes an active approach to day-to-day operations, ensuring significant long term growth of our business holdings. We invest in proven business models that have significant opportunity for growth in the countries in which we operate.

Manas carefully identifies entrepreneurs with the ability to launch and grow their businesses on an enduring basis; we then provide seed and growth capital to help them succeed.

We Work with our Businesses in Key Growth Areas:

  • Developing and refining strategy

  • Accelerating growth through recruiting key hires

  • Connecting with our network of experts (e.g., industry-specific, country-related, legal, accounting)

  • Expanding to new geographic areas and markets

  • Securing access to expansion capital

  • Providing ongoing Board oversight and accountability

 

How We Invest

For start-up or early stage ventures, our target investment size is $250K-$800K.

We seek revenue growth at least 10%-15% per year.

 

We Aim for Businesses that Meet the Following Criteria:

 
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Financial Returns

We must have the ability to generate compelling returns for investors through cash flows or exits.

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Impact

We seek to maximize impact by investing in high-volume businesses that provide needed services to local communities and fuel local job creation.

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Ownership

We drive financial returns and impact through investing in and empowering the firm's leadership.

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Leadership

We build leadership teams with substantial experience and a strong commitment to our mission.