About Us
We manage the largest Myanmar-focused private equity investment fund, Ascent Myanmar Growth Fund I LP.
We aspire to be the trusted partner of choice for business owners and management teams in Myanmar. And we aim to add value beyond providing growth capital.
We seek to create shared value for all our stakeholders, by generating superior risk-adjusted financial returns, alongside measurable positive social, economic or environmental impact.
We are firm believers in Myanmar’s immense potential, and are dedicated to working with, investing and building successful and sustainable businesses in Myanmar.
Our vision is to make a positive impact through investing in and building successful and sustainable businesses, and to be the trusted partner of choice for business owners and management teams in Myanmar.
Our mission is to add value beyond providing growth capital, through active value creation and portfolio management strategies & execution.
Our core values underpin our fundamental beliefs and the way we conduct ourselves. We believe our core values, anchored by the two pillars of teamwork and trust, are our TRECIPET for success.
Teamwork
We strongly believe that we can achieve more together.
Respect
Treating everyone with respect is the foundation of our core values.
Excellence
We aim to be the best in everything we do.
Commitment
We are committed to pursuing our goals even in the toughest times.
Innovation
We strive to deliver creative solutions to maximise value.
Purpose
We are passionately driven by making an impact beyond financial results.
Entrepreneurial
We see opportunity in every situation.
Trust
We build lasting relationships based on trust.
As a purpose-driven and results-oriented organisation, our team members – we call them Ascentians – are guided by our core values, as well as the following crucial Ascent ethos:
Can-Do Attitude
We are positive and resourceful when dealing with challenges.
Dedication
We are deeply devoted to our goals.
Meritocracy
We are objective in recognising contributions and performance.
Integrity
We are honest to ourselves and to all our stakeholders.
Open Communication
Ascentians are strongly encouraged to share ideas and concerns across all levels.
Enthusiasm
We are genuinely excited by our endeavours.
Intellectual Curiosity
We are driven by our desire to acquire deep knowledge.
We look to invest in companies that meet the following criteria:
Impactful
We seek to invest in companies who are willing and able to adopt robust ESG standards with support from Ascent, and whose products or services drive positive impact in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Priority sectors
We are sector-agnostic, but prioritise the following sectors for consideration: Consumer, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications).
High growth stage
We primarily invest in companies that are looking for investment to finance high growth and expansion, and who have the potential to capitalise on the long-term growth of Myanmar.
Market leadership
We are keen to invest in companies who are either market leaders, within the top tier of its industry, or otherwise has a clear plan to reach market leadership position.
Strong management team and track record
We are keen to work with and support companies with a strong management team and successful track record.
Target investment amount of at least USD10 million
We are keen to invest at least USD10 million in each company over our investment period.