Mark Paper, MD of Business Partners International, talks about investing for a sustainable development impact in the SME sector, unleashing entrepreneurs, and creating jobs. Business Partners have made 32,000 investments worth US $1.43bn. Be sure to check out the other presentations, videos and audio recordings from the conference at www.tbnetwork.org/uknc11/media

2. BUSINESS PARTNERS THESIS To have a development impact (unleash entrepreneurs who pursue wealth for themselves and create jobs for many) … in the SME sector (bolstering the “middle class”, the fulcrum of successful democracies) AND To make profits (thus ensuring a sustainable and growing development impact)

3. Fact Sheet Business Partners is a leading specialised investment group providing debt and equity investment, mentorship and property management services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) With initial establishment capital of US$ 20 million, the company has grown it’s total investment portfolio, through positive reinvestment activity and without further capital calls, to US$ 300 million, made up of over 3,200 active investments and now has a total net asset value of US$ 380 million. To date the company has made over 35,000 investments to the value of in excess of US$ 1 billion and has facilitated more than 500,000 employment opportunities. Target investment range is between US$50,000 and US$ 1 million

5. SME Focus (Lifestyle)

9. The Business Partners Solution: Flexible, Tailored, and Risk Weighted

15. The Fund Manager The Business Partners Incentive system is designed to ensure alignment between investors and investment staff