Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies, especially in frontier countries like Nepal and Bangladesh. Despite their potential, these SMEs often face significant challenges, including limited capital, poor access to technology, and inadequate business knowledge. We address these barriers by bridging the “missing middle” in finance and providing essential business support to entrepreneurs.
At OTW, impact is at the heart of our investment strategy. We consciously invest in companies that create a measurable positive impact across the triple bottom line: social, environmental, and economic. Our goal is to promote socioeconomic development by supporting SMEs that combine profitability with meaningful contributions to society.
Above all, we are looking for a strong management team with a clear strategic vision to distinguish themselves from its competitors. We like to invest in well-rounded teams with strong sectorial knowledge and desire to learn and build upon their experiences.
We partner with SGBs that have proven the sustainability of their business model. We are looking for companies with a known history of obtaining growth objectives supported by a stable financial performance.
The problem or pain point your business is tackling must be big enough to generate substantial market demand. Beyond proven demand, your business should also have the potential to scale and withstand the pressures of growth.
Products and services that replicate those of others don’t excite us. We are looking for new products, approaches and propositions that can change and disrupt the industry it is operating in.
We work with companies that go beyond CSR initiatives and integrate impact generation into their core business. We want to invest in profitable business that can also create jobs for those in the bottom of the pyramid and produce lasting social and environmental impact at scale.
