Saola Ventures

Saola Ventures is a strategic investment company that also describes itself as an advisory firm. It takes a sector-agnostic approach and looks for founders building the next generation of category-defining businesses. The name comes from the saola, a rare animal sometimes called the Asian unicorn.

Services

• Private market investing: direct investment in technology-enabled companies in high-growth markets, both business-to-business and consumer.
• Fund commitments: investing as a limited partner in venture capital and hedge funds.
• Public market investing: targeted holdings in listed technology securities.

Who it works with

Founders across sectors. Areas of interest named earlier include climate change, automation, wellness and longevity, food and agriculture, and fast-moving consumer goods. It has looked at companies headquartered in the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Key facts

• Structure: Saola Ventures Ltd
• Approach: sector agnostic
• Enquiries: entrepreneurs send a pitch deck and the chief executive's professional profile