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We help our clients identify viable, alternative sources of funding and focus on sectors with the potential to generate rapid growth. Typically, this includes industries in which there are high rates of change, often driven by the emergence of new and disruptive technologies, regulatory change or emerging trends. But navigating these disruptive currents takes knowledgeable, networked partners with a clear understanding of the industry's dynamics. In key sectors, we have an exceptional depth of experience.
Information Technology
With the rise of open source technologies, the and the markets constant maneuver towards web-based service application infrastructures, suppliers are being forced to re-evaluate their business models and technology platforms, creating opportunity for start-ups. At Windstone, we embrace businesses that are focused and can mold to market trends, and also establish the potential to become a leader in a defined niche. The sectors included in the Information Technology area include: electronic devices, software, hosted-services, computer hardware, communications and networking, ecommerce, semiconductor, information services, data storage, internet security, and on-line gaming. At Windstone, we look for `companies that have a combination of these values: strong software or hardware partners, quality management teams, strong distribution channels, viable patents on their technology and sustainable customer traction.
Telecommunications
The communications sector continues to show strong growth potential; expanding rapidly as both consumers and enterprises embrace the concept of always-on communications, delivered via an ever-expanding range of mobile and wireless technologies. Some sectors of the telecommunications focus include: VoIP, infrastructure networks, wireless communication, network security, communication services and software, mobile devices, broadband, service providers. The integration and management of the intersections between wireless and fixed infrastructures also remains a constant area of development. Increased awareness of IT security issues continues to fuel growth in the security industry, and affordable high-bandwidth Internet access and a desire to cut business travel are accelerating growth for on-demand video and conferencing. Significantly, VoIP has matured into a stable, mainstream solution appropriate for businesses and consumers. This field is growing rapidly through improved customer satisfaction and greater operational efficiency.
Energy and Renewable Energy Technologies
The explosion of demand in energy along with ever increasing prices for fossil fuel based energy sources has created a "sea" of new opportunities. Sorting through the numerous new companies, technologies and improvements in old technologies is daunting. For the entrepreneur, knowing how to fund your new or growing company makes all the difference in a successful venture. Whether it's Co-generation. Solar, Bio-Mass or Integration Services finding the right financial partner is critical.
Health Care
In the health care field there are a wide range of opportunities, from drug discovery and medical technology to acute and long term care services these will continue to drive the overall health care sector. Windstone assists companies by maximizing their ability to help their leading products reach full potential by recognizing funding opportunities. Some of the areas Windstone works with are: biotechnology, medical devices and equipment, stem cell, beauty and personal care, pharmaceuticals, healthcare IT, health care services, and medical information systems. The healthcare sector has strong long-term drivers: the aging population demographic, growing patient awareness is leading to increased expectation of better treatment and services, and technological advances are leading to new types of treatment. There is an increasing amount of need for private equity to support the health care.
Industrial and Manufacturing
Our investment banking professionals can assist many Industrial Products and Manufacturing companies in acquiring the capital they need whether it is packaging materials, aerospace and aircraft equipment, demand-driven manufacturing, specialty components or any number of other industrial products. This group includes manufacturers of products and equipment for use by businesses in their operations. These companies are not developers of information or medical technologies, their products do not use information technology (such as software or electronics), and they do not fall under any other category. For instance, some sectors include: aerospace and defense, transportation and logistics, diversified industry, and supply chain. Our Industrial and Manufacturing investment philosophy is to leverage our expertise to identify and sponsor companies with value-added opportunities, generally signified by strong management teams, attractive industry trends, top-line and operating margin growth opportunities and robust exit alternatives.
Consumer and Business Services
The Consumer, Business Products and Services area includes companies that manufacture and sell products and/or provide services to individuals, businesses, and government bodies. Companies in this group are not developers of information or healthcare technologies but rather producers of products for the consumer markets which include security systems, cosmetics and personal care products, electronic games, transportation, education and training services. Sectors include: hospitality, food and beverage, sports and leisure, direct marketing, education and training, household and personal products, professional and consumer services, and electronic commerce. In today's modern marketplace, consumers continue to rapidly shift loyalties and allegiances between concepts. Our combined years of experience are brought to bear in the proper positioning of our clients' needs. Be they cutting edge direct marketers, established hospitality or a fast growing new cuisine, we understand our client needs and bring optimum insight and execution to each individual transaction resulting in securing the growth capital required to graduate to the next-stage in a company's growth process.
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