Press Release Summary: Working in concert with the entrepreneurs, we nurture our portfolio companies through each stage of growth and help to build solid organizations and accelerate their success.
Press Release Body: SEOUL, R.O.K. Newswire, February 7, 2008. Since inception the Davis Mayer Group uses a set of principles that remain the pillars of our investment philosophy.
* Pro-active approach in finding Exceptional entrepreneurs with exceptional business ideas * Concentration on technology and related industries * A research driven investment approach. * Hands on involvement on a daily basis with all of our portfolio companies * Teamwork between Davis Mayer Group and the investor.
-- We add value by providing strategic planning, sharing operating experience, industry specific know how, team building skills, and an in-depth understanding of both private and public financings.
Our team has been where you are now, solving real-world problems as entrepreneurs and business professionals.
We offer all the boardroom support, a start-up business would expect from a traditional venture capital firm plus functional and operational management experience.
Our goal is to build deep relationships with both investors and entrepreneurs.
Once the Davis Mayer Group has found a suitable investment opportunity, the Davis Mayer professionals will work together with the company's management to plan it's business strategy.
Active Management
Business skills are vital to the survival of a new venture, but adding senior management and a large staff early in a company's development is costly and unnecessary, and may result in significant founder stock dilution.
For this reason, scientists and entrepreneurs often require investment partners who will provide management expertise and services.
The Davis Mayer Group has the necessary expertise to assist in this role, and is committed to devoting substantial time to the start-up phase.
The Davis Mayer Group often participates in company decision-making, strategic development and recruitment, applying its experience to the development of company programs as well.
Services and Expertise
Davis Mayer professionals can take on the responsibilities of chief executive officer, if desired, and the firm can supply full accounting and financial services at the CFO level.
The Davis Mayer Group contributes other key functions such as corporate development as part of the management team, generally providing top management services and support to new ventures for up to the first two years.
In addition, the Davis Mayer Group relationships with outside resources such as academic research laboratories and contract manufacturing facilities can be accessed when needed.
Further, the Davis Mayer Group frequently assists the financing effort by helping raise private funds as well as developing relationships with investment bankers to effect public offerings.
The Davis Mayer Group employs professionals with a variety of skills useful to the needs of the early stage company. Staff member backgrounds include:
-Finance and accounting -Law -Human resources -Corporate development -Strategic planning -Research management -Marketing -Public relations
The Davis Mayer Group management services builds shareholder value by furnishing cost-effective expertise in financial management and scientific matters, including advice and facilitation relative to successful clinical trials and new product introductions.
However, at the appropriate stage of development, it is important for each company to build its own management team and establish fully-integrated corporate facilities.
The Davis Mayer Group actively participates in the subsequent recruiting process, facilities planning and transition to in-house operations.
Wealth Management
With most people's daily schedule, it is impossible for you to individually monitor the every day changing financial international markets, changing tax laws, and other major developments that impact your personal finance situation.
Davis Mayer's financial services are designed to help you meet today\'s complex financial challenges head on and enable you to take responsibility for your financial future.
The Wealth Management Investment Process at the Davis Mayer Group utilizes the very latest investment research in maximizing the returns of your portfolio.
We diversify your assets so that you achieve your return objectives.
Our approach uses multiple asset classes, multiple investment managers and multiple investment styles, all with the objective to attain your financial goals.
The Davis Mayer Group provides a full suite of innovative products designed to put institutional-quality investments within reach of private, high net worth investors.
The Davis Mayer Group focuses on substantial new market opportunities including emerging technology in the following areas:
* Alternative Energy * Biotechnology * Oil & Gas Technology * Medical devices and instrumentation * Imaging and diagnostics * Nano technology firms * Heavy industry technology * Agricultural technology
Historically, Davis Mayer has demonstrated its strength in identifying promising new technologies and patents long before they are ready to market.
In making its selections, the Davis Mayer Group looks for innovative technology that has the potential for multiple product applications, as well as entrepreneurs who have outstanding technical backgrounds.
The Davis Mayer Group expects to work in partnership with these entrepreneurs in developing their technology throughout the business-building process.
As in any long-term investment vehicle, identifying ventures with strong potential and nurturing them today sows the seeds for tomorrow\'s harvest.
Following its own best instincts, talents, and strategy, the Davis Mayer Group continues to bring significant new technologies to market, and achieve successful outcomes for both its portfolio companies and investors.