Volvo Technology Transfer has actively contributed to the development of growth companies since 1997. Over the years we have developed a process for investing in and growing ideas and companies. Our investment process has five different stages:
Identify
Finding the right investment requires looking at a great number of prospects.
VTT's reputation, network and access to Volvo's expertise generate a high quality deal flow.
Over the years we have become highly efficient in sorting out the potentially golden eggs from the merely interesting ones. This highly effective process means that we are able to rapidly narrow and replenish our deal flow.
Analyse
VTT's analysis process is much like candling an egg.
We use our expertise to gain deep understanding of a company in an effective manner, determining which companies to invest in. We sort cases as quickly as possible in order to focus our time on the more interesting companies.
We familiarize ourselves with all aspects of the business, its market, and its technology, providing an excellent basis for investment decisions. The experience represented by our over 100.000 Volvo colleagues around the globe helps us add crucial knowledge throughout the process, and makes us one of the most competent partners for evaluating industrial and automotive business ideas.
Invest
Just as an egg in its nest needs care and attention in order to survive, a developing company needs the right conditions if it is to have healthy and successful growth. That's where our investment process comes in.