We believe that our extensive local network in Myanmar, skill in successfully evaluating the capacity of the local management teams, as well as discipline in negotiating deal terms are key success factors at the deal origination and selection phase.

The following are our key evaluation criteria when selecting an opportunity:

Impactful investment

We carefully select companies who are committed 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.

Sectors benefiting from Myanmar’s growth investment thesis

We are sector-agnostic, but choose to focus on Consumer, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) related sectors, which we believe will fully leverage on the growth potential of Myanmar, and are sectors which we can contribute management and sector expertise.

Strong management team and track record

We carefully select ownership and management teams who are deeply committed to a big vision for the future of their companies, and who are continuously developing management capacity to achieve this vision.

Market leadership with scalability

We are keen to invest in companies who are either market leaders, within the top tier of its industry, or otherwise have a clear plan to reach market leadership position. We also focus on businesses that are highly scalable, especially those operating in fragmented sectors in which there are opportunities to gain significant market share or tap unaddressed market segments through applying stronger management capabilities.