Beringea invests in dynamic businesses guided by exceptional management in growth industries. More than just finding and investing in a sector ripe with opportunity, we understand that our role is ultimately to invest in people—people who are passionate about their business and have the skills, drive and intelligence to succeed. With capital, experience and international reach, Beringea’s award-winning team offers its portfolio companies the resources to develop strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, solve problems and build value.
Funds managed in the U.S.:
The InvestMichigan! Growth Capital Fund invests in companies that are located or are relocating to the State of Michigan. Launched in 2008, the fund aims to retain and attract growth business to the State. The Fund is not sector specific and provides portfolio companies with access to the experience and mentoring of its Business Leadership Council, comprising business leaders and successful entrepreneurs from around the State of Michigan.
InvestMichigan! Fund Investment Guidelines:
Sectors:
Advanced materials and manufacturing, healthcare and biotechnology, media, communications, homeland security, IT and clean technology.
Stage:
Expansion stage and small buyout stage
Investment size:
$2-$7 million
Form of investment:
Preferred or common equity, non-controlling interest
Geographic location:
The State of Michigan, U.S.
Key business metrics:
Experienced and competent management team, innovative and defensible business idea, strong exit potential
InvestCare Partners, L.P. provides equity to medium-sized, privately owned healthcare businesses located in the United States. InvestCare was formed in 1999; investors include private limited partners and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A key component in the success of InvestCare is the relationship it forged with a number of its limited partners, specifically those involved in the healthcare industry. These strategic partners, comprised of several substantial healthcare systems, have provided a strong source of deal flow as well as access to a substantial network of physicians.
InvestCare Partners Investment Guidelines:
Sectors:
Medical devices, medical technology, healthcare services, other related areas
Stage:
Mid- to late-stage companies
Investment size:
$2-$5 million (will syndicate larger transactions or participate in syndications)
Form of investment:
Preferred or common equity, non-controlling interest
Geographic location:
United States
Key business metrics:
Experienced and competent management team, innovative and defensible business idea, strong exit potential
Funds co-managed in the U.S. and UK:
The Global Rights Fund II invests in U.S. and UK media, content, brands, enabling technology and intellectual property rights. Global Rights II was formed in 2000 as a follow-on to Global Rights I Fund. The core investment philosophy behind the Fund is the exploitation of intellectual property rights across media platforms. With its global network and expertise in this sector, Beringea provides its portfolio companies with the experience and contacts needed to achieve success on a global basis.
Global Rights II Investment Guidelines:
Sectors:
Media, brands, intellectual property rights, enabling technologies for content distribution
Stage:
All growth stages considered
Investment size:
$1-$5 million (will syndicate larger transactions or participate in syndications)
Form of investment:
Preferred or common equity, non-controlling interest
Geographic location:
United States and United Kingdom
Key business metrics:
Experienced and competent management team, innovative and defensible business idea, strong exit potential
Funds managed in the UK:
• ProVen Venture Capital Trust
• ProVen Growth and Income Venture Capital Trust
• ProVen Health Venture Capital Trust
Complete Listing of all portfolio companies:
Beringea welcomes the submission of innovative business ideas within our investment sectors. Please email info@beringea.com with your business plan and funding request, and a member of our private equity practice will review your proposal.
Industry Awards:
• Awards
