What We Do
We take meaningful minority Equity positions in businesses in which we can add value to, ensuring their future success.
Industry Focus
Blackstone Partners focuses on the Information Security; Fintech & Insure-Tech industries. We look for opportunities to build and grow sustainable, successful businesses in our target markets. BSP seeks companies that research and develop proprietary software solutions and either license them to their customers or leverage them internally to create a technology- enabled service.
For Founders and Teams
We are always working closely with the management rather than other investors. Management always know their companies, their products and their markets better than we will. Our goal is to help them build their companies faster, more predictably and with the right tools and team in place to capture the biggest opportunity possible. We get it because this is all we do.
For Deal Sourcers
We are a fast “No” and a committed “Yes”; we show up prepared for meetings and keep our iPhones in our pockets; we don’t kick tires just to stick around in a process; and we try to make you look good along the way.
All we ask is that you vet as best possible the opportunity and ensure it is aligned.
Our Companies
We are proudly invested in Phakamo Tech and Finplus SA.
Equity Philosophy
Our Equity Philosophy has been honed over 10+ years of experience working with technology companies. We believe that when you do the same thing over and over you eventually get pretty good at it. We go an inch wide and a mile deep within our industries & companies.
Our Criteria
We believe and appreciate that one cannot be everything to everyone and thus we aren’t a good fit for every company. We take minority equity positions in profitable technology companies where we can have a big impact on their future success.
Investment characteristics:
Predictable, existing &/or potential recurring revenues
Mission critical, “sticky” solutions
Defensible competitive position
Strong customer value proposition
Owner started companies (and sometimes we carve-out divisions from bigger companies)
Our Approach
We look for companies with common characteristics — niche market focus, unique software products, recurring revenue and healthy profit margins. We focus on three things with each company we own i.e. Teams & Systems; Products & Development; and Sales & Marketing.
We provide a tailored approach for adding value for each of our companies through the provision of strategic, operational, and financial expertise.
Tailored Approach:
Strategic analysis and guidance
Implementing operational best practices
Developing key performance indicators
Financial planning and budgeting
Industry research and competitive analysis
Establishing partnerships and alliances
Expand sales
Innovate to remain industry leaders
Get in touch
Looking for an Equity Partner to co-invest & actively collaborate in the growth of your Company? We'd be keen to catch-up over coffee or a call!Please give us your details and we'll revert.