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De Beers Looks to Invest in Start-Ups

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8 years ago

June 29, 2017

INSTORE Staff

The company wants to pursue innovation.

(Press Release) De Beers Group has announced the creation of De Beers Ventures to actively consider the acquisition of minority equity stakes in start-ups and growth companies.

The initiative will consider small investments in areas that may include downstream distribution, consumer brands, marketing platforms, security, cutting and polishing, and imaging technologies. The objectives of the investments will be to generate returns that are both strategic and financial.

Tom Montgomery, senior vice president of strategic initiatives, De Beers Group, said: “Not all good ideas can be generated or executed by a large corporation. We believe that harnessing the energy of entrepreneurs to pursue strategic opportunities that benefit De Beers and the diamond industry can be a cost-effective, risk-reduced way to pursue innovation.”

Entrepreneurs can submit their business plans and proposals to De Beers via www.debeersventures.com.

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