CROSS INDUSTRY INVESTMENT GROUP
“Above all we must always look to the future, foresee the future of new inventions, be unafraid of the new, and delete from our vocabulary the word ‘impossible’”.
What about us?
We are a holding company with a culture that combines entrepreneurial spirit and financial discipline.
Using our strategic partnerships while ensuring democratic use of the appropriate vendor platforms across the board, we walk into an organisation and begin a measured journey towards a new state of ‘Being’.
Our purpose is to build great companies, while providing opportunities for our people to grow, make a positive contribution to society and deliver superior returns to our investors.
Great companies perform to the highest standards, seek renewal and change, are distinctive in what they do and act in a responsible way.
To build a great company we appoint leaders who walk the talk and foster a culture with clarity of purpose and shared values. We also define a governance that ensures alignment of culture and actions.
To achieve this, we remain true to our values of:
1. Ambition & Humility: We set high aspirations but remain grounded.
2. Curiosity & Focus: We seek new ideas while prioritising what matters.
3. Patience & Drive: We take a long-term perspective but are relentless in getting things done.
4. Courage & Responsibility: We take bold actions while being mindful of their consequences.
Our Investments
Equity Long/Short
Public equity, on long only and long/short basis
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Fundamental bottom-up approach, long-term analysis, concentrated portfolio
GEOGRAPHY
SADAC
Opportunity
Investments across the full capital structure, mainly in private entities
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Special situation opportunities with idiosyncratic niches, a focus on ultimate realisation
GEOGRAPHY
Global
Investment Fund
Investing in specialised managers across strategies
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Fundamental and thematic approach (private/public, debt/equity/special situations)
GEOGRAPHY
SADAC
Innovation
Primarily public equity with some private equity, on a long-only basis
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Identifying rare structural winners, concentrated, long-term commitment
GEOGRAPHY
Global
Our purpose is to deliver attractive long-term returns.
| Complementary, differentiated and unique investment strategies
| Complementary, differentiated and unique investment strategies
| Culture of partnership with “autonomy & cooperation”
| Focus on accountability, integrity and transparency
| Long-term stable investors, with alignment and shared objectives
| Specialisation and talent of our team
| Acceptance of concentration, illiquidity and volatility
Driven by Excellence
Through the acquisition of targeted core businesses that can provide the basis of the offering while delivering a portfolio of products and services that can transform the customer experience.
Investment Approach
• Acquire significant minority and/or majority stake in target companies
• Invest in various sectors
• Invest in cash generative investments
• Investment horizon of 3 –10 years
• Invest in companies with strong experienced management
Encouraging Synergy
Palace Groups growth and investment strategy also includes adding niche bolt on acquisitions to the above core businesses in order to enhance the offering across the value chain while adding a range of key business capabilities that can create a competitive advantage for the business.
Our Portfolio
