We have a diversified portfolio that reflects our commitment to providing reliable financial support for our partners over the longer term, as well as attractive returns for our shareholders. This portfolio is built on a well-balanced mixture of investments in our Region's leading listed companies and Private Equity Investments (venture capital and leveraged buy-outs).

Our strategy in Private Equity builds on the strength of a portfolio of listed investments providing a stable revenue base. Our overall portfolio allocation reflects this positioning.

DPH Investment Corporation continually expands the scope of listed investments to other small and mid-sized companies offering attractive growth perspectives. We aim to develop privileged relationships with these firms, offering opportunities for mutual benefits. Investments in this category represent a limited number of holdings.

DPH Investment Corporation’s Private Equity (PE) business covers three areas:

	Venture Capital - Our Venture Capital business centers on investments providing equity or equity-like financing to promising projects without interfering in day-to-day management. A main focus for DPH Investment Corporation is expansion capital, i.e. investments in existing firms with a track record implementing major expansion plans, Special attention, although not exclusive attention is given to projects involving high technology.
	Buyouts – We offer ambitious entrepreneurs or management teams a wide variety of debt and equity financing options to take over control of existing businesses. These range from ordinary shares and convertible bonds to preferred shares, senior mezzanine finance with an equity kicker and high yield debt.
	Venture Capital funds - Complementing its direct Private Equity investments, DPH Investment Corporation also backs other VC undertakings through investments in specialized funds. With no geographic or sector limitation, this activity allows a diversified exposure to attractive investments and contributes to the development of valuable business relationships.

DPH Investment Corporation has thus moved to extend the range of financial services available to these companies, covering sectors that include traditional industries, telecommunications, media and technology. A priority has been to remain flexible and open to new developments, so as to meet the challenges of a fast-changing business environment effectively.

Investors new to private equity should be aware that it typically takes five to seven years for such investments to mature, allowing value to be unlocked through a trade sale, a management buyout, or an initial public offering.