Barry Martin Pincus

Dawnay, Day is an active manager. They perform systematic analysis and research and impose sell criteria on all selections. The firm's mandate is to preserve clients' wealth and make positive returns on their portfolios in all market conditions. The firm invests in mid-market private equity transactions and specialized public company transactions. They work at the interface of private equity and property, combining financing with real estate skills to unlock asset value. They construct and manage absolute return-focused portfolios that combine equity and fixed-income investments. Their financial services model identifies individuals and teams who wish to build their own businesses as entrepreneurs. Dawnay, Day provides the working capital, their experience in incubating businesses and support services in return for a share in the ownership of the business.

Provides investment services

DDP is an active manager. They seek to enhance asset value with a short- to mid-term investment horizon. They draw on a specialized database and appraisal software for the management of their properties in addition to the overall portfolio analysis. The firm specializes in contra-cyclical property purchases and sales. They concentrate on asset-backed firms equally in their public as well as their private equity transactions. Not restricted by sector in their public firm portfolio, DDP has a mixed range of properties such as shopping centers, city-center and out-of-town offices, retail warehouses, industrial, leisure-use and residential property, over a wide geographical spread.

Provides real estate services

Alternative investment manager

DDL's investment strategy focuses on investments in start-up, early and development-stage firms. They target emerging growth companies operating in the technology sector. They also seek turnaround candidates in all sectors. Their geographical preference is the UK, Continental Europe and the Middle East. They invest in listed and unlisted firms on their own and on their clients' behalf. The firm is a hands-on investment partner. They actively participate and contribute to the portfolio firms' management. They generally require a board seat. DDL also has the capacity to offer support services to their investee firms, including the provision of office space. Some of DDL's investments include a provider of interactive sports content and a photo image library specializing on art, history and culture.

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