In most cases, wealth creation requires Entrepreneurship and a Private Equity exposure requires a large capital, making it possible only for a few high networth individuals (HNIs) or corporates. 7Avenues breaks this entry barrier. So we are:
- A mutual venture company formed by individuals (shareholders) with diverse and proven professional background and similar mindset to fund and operate ventures through operating model stage - where 'value-investors' come together in a networked and empowered group with the objective of generating superior returns while executing new ventures with a passion.
- With access to higher ticket investments and expertise to take our portfolio companies to next phases- scale up, equity dilution, trade sale or IPO.
- A platform for smaller investors to participate in venture funding and private equity investments, without an undue financial exposure, starting just Rs 1Lakh, which is a fraction of the amount needed in the convetional styel as large investors and HNIs (high networth individuals).
Have you wondered what makes for wealth creation? And what are the returns on your portfolio today? And why you are left out of the wealth creation scenario despite many ideas, right education, high salaries and savings?
Suppose a person A with Rs. 100 assets is getting a return of 15% (quite high) and other income of 5% (say salary savings), the net growth is 20% or Rs. 20. On the other hand, a person B who invests Rs. 4 in wealth creation (entrepreneurship or venture funding) and is successful, the modest returns can be 1000% or Rs. 40. It will take a few years for this person to create huge wealth at this rate, while person A may be around Rs 200 of assets. Person B takes the risk of losing Rs. 4 or Rs. 40 while person A is not able to take the same chances.
Person A can invest in a venture fund or a private equity fund, and probably take 50% returns, but
1. these funds are closed to even modest HNIs, and
2. these funds normally do not get the returns that a promoter or the entrepreneur gets.
Normally, Person A cannot take or does not want the risk of losing a steady revenue stream (salary), even though he want to participate in such ventures. If you feel like person A, then 7Avenues is the platform for you.
What is our working model?
- The Need: To create wealth similar to promoters/ entrepreneurs/ VCs and I am willing to take a limited financial exposure
- The Constraint: Can not compromise on current lifestyle/ take undue exposure. Most VC Funds/ Private Equity funds have a minimum investment criteria (call it club) starting at Rs. 5 crores – one reason for rich getting richer
- The Opportunity: 7Avenues
We are a close group/network of professionals working worldwide:
- Modest Investment commitment required: Rs.1 to 5 lacs per annum for 7Avenues shareholding
- We operate our own companies – from concept to commercialization
- We are the promoter and investor for the first stage: Establishing the business model, and then if required, bring other investors through FIs and FDI.
- Our CXOs and Executives come from our investors group – ensuring alignment of goals with investors, and giving new challenges to individuals as well as high commitment to our cause
- Track Record: Have 150+ members with distinguished backgrounds. 7Avenues is a group of reputed professionals (including CEOs) who have invested as shareholders. Our first company, 7to9 Retail, started in 2005 will be a profitable company by 2009, thus creating wealth for our shareholder. Therefore, 7Avenues as the promoter creates value for all.
- Stable and successful operation with one portfolio company going for a significant growth while few other opportunities are under review.
Our Goal: Provide wealth creation avenues to a wide group of members, without undue risks.
Our Values: Long term dedication, transparency and benefits for All members.
Our Proposition:
- Wealth creation through innovative Ideas, diligent Execution & passionate People
- Most great ideas and ventures fail due to the most critical resource: People. Our members are thought-leaders in their professions and are action-oriented.
