FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

• GENERAL FAQs
• MEMBERHIP FAQs
• PROJECT FAQs

GENERAL FAQS 

1. Who is SNG? 

2. What is a corporate network? 

3. What makes SNG so unique? 

4. Why is SNG so successful and respected? 

5. Where do exclusivity, ethical business practice and good corporate governance fit into the organization? 

6. Why does SNG emphasize the value of its concept rather than its achievements? 

1. Who is SNG? 

Summit Network Group (SNG) is the international business chamber of the G500 Private Investment Group (www.gabm-pinc.com) that was founded in response to the need of entrepreneurs and businesses to gain access to vital corporate resources that will significantly accelerate their financial, intellectual and business growth. 

Constituting a robust private corporate network organization, SNG specializes in the negotiation and facilitation of international venture capital funding, industry specific corporate advisory services as well as viable business and project opportunities, on behalf of its associate members, through SNG’s extensive global intellectual infrastructure. 

By empowering entrepreneurs with specific corporate resources, we believe that this will serve as a catalyst to attain our defined core function of establishing successful and sustainable entrepreneurial development, yet simultaneously supports sustainable global economic growth. 

With our sound reputation of bringing together entrepreneurs and businesses with various corporate resources, we are now in the process of expanding our successful business model by establishing independent SNG international franchises and SNG regional agencies in virtually every country of the world. 

2. What is a corporate network? 

The philosophy of corporate networking holds that the creation of individual wealth is achieved by pooling the resources of like-minded individuals who adhere to core principles and values. 

Ideally speaking, a corporate network is typically an organization consisting of professional individuals and entrepreneurs with a combined effort and common purpose to achieve their respective corporate or business goals and ambitions. 

The ideal corporate network also provides its members with opportunities to accelerate or expand their businesses and careers faster and more effectively through exposure to valuable contacts and strategic alliances. 

The concept of establishing a corporate network, formally or informally, of businesspeople with common interests is not new. These networks generally consist of professional individuals with a common purpose – to share business opportunities and contracts, as well as investment opportunities amongst each other. 

These networks usually are limited to geographical boundaries or are expertise-specific. They all have their limitations, and many businesspeople belong to more than one network in order to increase their exposure to opportunities. 

3. What makes SNG so unique? 

SNG is unique and unrivalled in several ways. As a corporate network association, best described as a corporate auction house, ascribe its success to a simple yet effective philosophy: The pooling of resources of like-minded individuals who adhere to core principles not only accelerates the creation of individual wealth, but also accelerates all associate members’ financial, intellectual and business growth. 

SNG: 

• Is a well-structured association of driven professionals and entrepreneurs who share the same corporate values, vision, mission and goals. 

• Supports and promotes the principle of sharing structured corporate intellectual capital and corporate expertise and resources amongst associate members. 

• Creates an environment that stimulates associate members’ – financial, intellectual and business – growth. 

• Creates an environment of trust, loyalty and integrity, which fosters entrepreneurial activity of the highest standard. 

• Recognizes an individual’s professional stature through the granting of membership. 

• Is exclusive and internationally sought after as a result of its integrity and professional standards. 

• Creates an environment to fulfil corporate, moral and social responsibilities and aspirations. 

• Actively develops and supports entrepreneurial activity and member growth. 

• Consists of various and multi-disciplined professional individuals and entrepreneurs, and is governed by its own Constitution and stringent Code of Conduct & Ethics. 

4. Why is SNG so successful and respected? 

Internationally, there are substantial venture capital resources and projects, as well as corporate expertise available at any given time. 

However, the question arises why so few venture capital projects are completed successfully. 

SNG’s success is a direct result of its corporate concept where the three essential components of venture capital financing and project development – international venture capital funding, industry specific corporate advisory services as well as viable business and project opportunities – are brought together in a unique and dynamic way. This results in projects effectively being turned into successful and sustainable businesses. 

SNG is known for at least two reasons – its achievements and its ability to enable its associate members to respond rapidly to the range of opportunities presented by the spread of market capitalism internationally. 

5. Where do exclusivity, ethical business practice and good corporate governance fit into the organization? 

SNG is governed by its own Constitution and stringent Code of Conduct & Ethics – unlike any informal business network. Exclusivity ensures associate members’ interests are paramount in all their activities. 

6. Why does SNG emphasize the value of its concept rather than its achievements? 

The claim by any organization that its future achievements will as a matter of fact match or better its achievements would be morally and legally reprehensible. The opportunities to associate members of SNG depend on the available opportunities at any given time as well as the individual’s level of networking participation, involvement, interest, commitment, and available resources. 

MEMBERSHIP FAQS 

1. How do I apply for associate membership of SNG? 

2. Is there risk involved in associate membership of SNG? 

3. Can associate members be provided with information relating to recent transactions? 

4. What benefit and opportunities may motivate one to become an associate member and are they guaranteed? 

5. What is the cost involved in associate membership of SNG? 

6. Does associate membership involve part-ownership or shareholding in SNG? 

7. How is associate membership fees utilized? 

8. May SNG membership be ceded, assigned, bequeathed, made over, disposed, transferred, traded or sold? 

9. Do associate members have direct access to the membership network? 

10. What are the responsibilities of associate members and why? 

11. What can I expect in return for my associate membership fee? 

12. Does associate membership represent an investment? 

1. How do I apply for associate membership of SNG? 

Professional individuals who identify themselves with the corporate practices and values of SNG are invited to apply for exclusive associate membership. Associate membership in SNG is subject to its Membership Criteria, addressed in its Constitution. 

For an applicant to become an associate member, he should: 

• Familiarize yourself with SNG’s information.  

• Familiarize yourself with SNG’s ‘Constitution’. 

• Complete the ‘Membership Application Form’. 

• Await assessment and acceptance by SNG. SNG will provide the applicant with an ‘Acceptance Letter’ that contains the applicable banking details. 

• Pay the first annual membership fee of $500 (five hundred US Dollar). 

• Provide SNG with a proof of payment. 

• Upon receipt of the membership fee, the associate member’s details will be entered in the ‘Member Register’. 

• The associate member will be provided with a ‘Welcome Letter’ containing his membership number. 

Should any of the information or contact details on the associate member’s original ‘Membership Application Form’ change, he should inform SNG, in writing, as soon as possible. 

General Disclaimer:

Kindly note that all membership benefits and opportunities available and/or provided to associate members are strictly subject to availability as well as the rules, regulations, policies, principles, procedures and the Constitution of SNG. In addition to the aforesaid, associate membership participation is subject to the laws, by-laws and regulations of the applicable associate member’s country of citizenship or residence and/or where an associate member may choose to conduct business. 

2. Is there risk involved in associate membership of SNG? 

The lack of associate members’ participation in the activities of SNG as a corporate network association carries the risk that there will be no individual financial, intellectual or business growth. 

Further to the above, there is no material risk involved in being an associate member. However, prior to entering into any contractual agreement, business contract and/or corporate dealings of whatsoever nature, associate members should at all times take the necessary care and caution, as well as seek independent financial and legal advice. Associate members are made aware of the aforementioned, and are referred to the Constitution for more detail and information. 

3. Can associate members be provided with information relating to recent transactions? 

Requests for information about recent transactions are handled with care as SNG is bound by its Constitution to protect the confidentiality of transactions and information pertaining to the affairs of its associate members. Where SNG is granted permission to release such information, it will do so upon submission of a suitably motivated request in writing. 

4. What benefit and opportunities may motivate one to become an associate member, and are they guaranteed? 

The only benefit SNG as a corporate network association holds for associate members is indirect access (use value) into the global intellectual infrastructure of the organization, allowing them to utilize the following potential opportunities, available through its facilitation and negotiation: 

• Access to international venture capital funding. 

• Access to additional funding for Institutional Funds. 

• Funding opportunities available to venture capitalists and investment angels. 

• Access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise. 

• Access to import and export finance and/or payment guarantees. 

• Exposure to high-profile and lucrative new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes. 

• Exposure to new markets for products and/or services. 

• Access to global partnership and consortium opportunities. 

• Access to global corporate opportunities. 

• Industry specific corporate advisory services available to entrepreneurs. 

• Access to entrepreneurial and/or business support. 

All opportunities made available and/or provided to associate members are strictly subject to availability as well as the rules, regulations, policies, principles, procedures and the Constitution of SNG. In addition to the aforesaid, associate membership participation is subject to the laws and regulations of the applicable associate member’s country of citizenship or residence and/or where an associate member may choose to conduct business. 

5. What is the cost involved in associate membership of SNG? 

Associate membership of SNG comprises $500 (five hundred US Dollar) per annum, or any such amount as the management of SNG may, from time to time, determine. Membership fees may increase by a resolution of management. 

6. Does associate membership involve part-ownership or shareholding in SNG? 

No. Here it is important to distinguish between ownership and use value. SNG has ownership of its intellectual capital – contained in its corporate structure, its customer and client base, and its associate member base. SNG has made the use value of its intellectual capital available through its associate membership, for the benefit of its associate members. 

7. How is associate membership fees utilized? 

Associate membership fees and revenue income derived through associate member services are apportioned and allocated in terms of SNG’s corporate guidelines and contractual responsibilities. 

8. May SNG membership be ceded, assigned, bequeathed, made over, disposed, transferred, traded or sold? 

No associate member shall be entitled to cede, assign, bequeath, make over, dispose or otherwise transfer any or all his/her rights, interest or obligations in terms of his/her membership or the Constitution. Each associate member shall renew his/her annual membership, specifically when an associate member is for any period participating in any activity or business venture introduced to, or provided by SNG. 

9. Do associate members have direct access to the membership network? 

No. In our formal corporate network associations’ structures, interactions between associate members are facilitated and managed by, and through, SNG. This ensures: 

• Successful completion of projects into sustainable business entities. 

• Protection of associate members’ personal and corporate interests. 

• Protection of the organization’s integrity and sustainability. 

However, informal networks’ members are given access to contact details of fellow members. The network management does not get involved, neither does it facilitate between members nor does it add any expertise or value to the needs of its members. This leads to unsuccessful completion of any projects due to: 

• Lack of trust between members. 

• Lack of experience. 

• Incompatible personalities. 

• Unrealistic demands. 

• Inevitable collapse of the network structure. 

10. What are the responsibilities of associate members and why? 

SNG requires efficiency, sustainability and effectiveness in order to be successful. The responsibility thereof is equally shared between SNG and its associate members. 

Efficiency 

The responsibility of providing the necessary intellectual infrastructure that ensures the efficiency of organization is that of SNG. 

Sustainability and effectiveness 

The responsibility to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the corporate network association is that of the associate members. Every associate member has the obligation to assist in the organic growth of the corporate network association by introducing individuals, and business opportunities or projects that will add value to the collective. 

No membership fees are shared or distributed between associate members for successfully introducing new associate members to SNG. 

Thus, associate members have the privilege of being able to choose associate members and projects they want to be associated with. 

Associate members generally view their membership very seriously concerning membership referrals and project submissions for development and/or funding purposes. This is evident in our rapid expansion. 

11. What can I expect in return for my associate membership fee? 

Associate members are provided with indirect access (use value) into the global intellectual infrastructure of SNG. Associate members initially do not have direct access to other associate members. All transactions of whatsoever nature between associate members are facilitated and negotiated by SNG to ensure: 

• Successful completion of projects into sustainable business entities. 

• Protection of associate members’ personal and corporate interests. 

• The organization’s integrity and sustainability is protected. 

Associate members have indirect access (use value) into the global intellectual infrastructure of SNG, allowing them to utilize the following potential opportunities, available through the facilitation and negotiation of SNG: 

• Access to international venture capital funding. 

• Access to additional funding for Institutional Funds. 

• Funding opportunities available to venture capitalists and investment angels. 

• Access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise. 

• Access to import and export finance and/or payment guarantees. 

• Exposure to high-profile and lucrative new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes. 

• Exposure to new markets for products and/or services. 

• Access to global partnership and consortium opportunities. 

• Access to global corporate opportunities. 

• Industry specific corporate advisory services available to entrepreneurs. 

• Access to entrepreneurial and/or business support. 

All opportunities made available and/or provided to associate members are strictly subject to availability as well as the rules, regulations, policies, principles, procedures and the Constitution of SNG. In addition to the aforesaid, associate membership participation is subject to the laws and regulations of the applicable associate member’s country of citizenship or residence and/or where an associate member may choose to conduct business. 

12. Does associate membership represent an investment? 

No. Membership fees do not represent an investment Summit Network Group of whatsoever nature. Membership fees provide associate members use value to the intellectual capital (networking ability) in the corporate network association only. 

PROJECT FAQS 

1. What is the definition of a project? 

2. What criteria must a project conform to before it can be submitted? 

3. How long is the project evaluation process? 

4. Which financing options are available? 

5. Who is responsible for the initial costs involved? 

6. Which projects will not qualify for financing or development facilitation? 

7. Will my project’s intellectual capital be protected? 

8. What percentage of projects is generally being approved? 

9. What field or industry and geographical area are most favored by SNG? 

10. What and where is SNG’s source or sources of financing? 

11. Does SNG’s due diligence process result only in a simple yes or no, or does it add value to a business plan? 

12. How can I access international venture capital or project funding? 

13. How can Institutional Funds gain access to additional funding or investments? 

14. What funding opportunities are available to venture capitalists and investment angels? 

15. How can I gain access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise? 

16. How can I access import and export finance and/or payment guarantees? 

17. How can I get exposure to new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes? 

18. How can I get exposure to new markets for products and/or services? 

19. How can I gain access to global partnership and consortium opportunities? 

20. How can I gain access to global corporate opportunities? 

21. How can I gain access to industry specific corporate advisory services available to entrepreneurs? 

22. How can I gain access to entrepreneurial and/or business support? 

1. What is the definition of a project? 

For our purposes, ‘project’ refers to any business activity or opportunity, corporate arrangement or undertaking, development proposal, business venture, concept or plan. A project can include: 

• A request to access international venture capital funding. 

• A request to access additional funding for Institutional Funds. 

• A request to access funding opportunities available to venture capitalists and investment angels. 

• A request to access merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise. 

• A request to access import and export finance and/or payment guarantees. 

• A request to access exposure to high-profile and lucrative new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes. 

• A request to access exposure to new markets for products and/or services. 

• A request to access global partnership and consortium opportunities. 

• A request to access global corporate opportunities. 

• A request to access industry specific corporate advisory services available to entrepreneurs. 

• A request to access entrepreneurial and/or business support. 

2. What criteria must a project conform to before it can be submitted? 

First and foremost, the person wishing to submit a project for financing or development needs to be an associate member of SNG. 

Projects introduced to SNG for funding must conform to the following basic criteria: 

• The project needs to be registered in a company. 

• Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. 

• All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, except for property related projects which will be evaluated on merit. 

• The company’s Board of Directors must consist of at least two managers with industry specific expertise and knowledge relating to the project. 

• All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers. 

3. How long is the project evaluation process? 

The duration of the project evaluation process varies from project to project. The initial project evaluation is done within five days of being submitted. Within this time, SNG’s project development division will make contact with the project leader(s). 

As venture capital investments and project developments are by nature high in risk, associate members are asking financiers who know nothing about them, their capabilities or their venture, to commit substantial capital as well as industry specific corporate advisory services to their project and to share in the inherent risks presented by their project. It is therefore to be expected that financiers want to know as much as possible about our associate members and their ventures. They obviously need to make informed decisions. 

Associate members are advised to refrain from having unrealistic expectations about the amount of information and documentation that will be requested as well as the time period involved in the negotiation and facilitation process which in general can take up to nine months, or more, depending on the specialist nature and merits of each project. 

Projects can unnecessarily be delayed because of: 

• Incomplete documentation being submitted. 

• Geographical considerations. 

• Comprehensive due diligence process. 

• Lack of dedicated expertise and management support on the part of project leaders. 

• Unrealistic expectations by project leaders. 

• Nature and scale of projects. 

Project leaders should bear in mind that any errors, incompleteness, omissions and/or a lack of clarity will reflect negatively on you as project leader. It may also result in unnecessary and lengthy delays in the due diligence process. This can also influence the opinion provided to financiers and/or project developers about the viability or profitability of your project or business opportunity. 

SNG has the sole and exclusive right to cancel the negotiation and facilitation process or procedures at any stage for various reasons. For example: 

• The information provided by the project leader will be taken by SNG to be true and correct. If any of the information proves to be incorrect, misleading or fraudulent, for whatever reason, the negotiation and facilitation process or procedures will be halted immediately; 

• On written request from the applicant; 

• If the project or request is found to be not viable, profitable or reasonable. 

In such an event, SNG will assume no responsibility for any losses of whatsoever nature incurred by the project leader, whether resulting from liability for international travel expenses, industry specific corporate advisory services expenses, due diligence costs or any other related expenses or costs from whatsoever nature. 

4. Which financing options are available? 

Associate funder members offer loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options. 

Venture capital financiers make provision for two categories of financiers: 

- Venture capitalists 

Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He/she may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market. 

- Investment angels 

Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of $100 000 (one hundred thousand US Dollar) or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of SNG. 

Funding from venture capital financiers and investment angels can be supplied at various stages in a business’ development: 

• At start-up, to facilitate product development and initial marketing financing. 

• In the early stage, to enable commercial manufacturing to take place so that the venture can start generating profits. 

• The expansion phase requires capital to increase an enterprise’s production capacity and to develop and market its products. 

• Refinancing can entail the purchase of existing shares in a venture from another venture capital firm, providing the funds needed for a management buy-out, financing a buy-in by outside managers, or providing an existing recipient with additional capital. 

• Capital can be provided for trading in minerals and commodities as well as for speculation transactions. 

• Corporate restructurings. 

• International expansion transactions. 

Institutions such as Venture Capital Firms, Banks, Governments, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Speculation Funds and Corporates can apply for finance through SNG. The minimum amount available from Institutional Investors is $100-million (one hundred million US Dollar). 

5. Who is responsible for the initial costs involved? 

The costs involved in the preparation of a comprehensive Business Plan that conforms to international standards are for the project leader’s account. 

6. Which projects will not qualify for financing or development facilitation? 

Projects under $1-million (one million US Dollar) in value and that do not have the ability to deliver a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, will not be considered for financing or development facilitation. 

Other reasons why projects may be declined include: 

• Non-compliance with funders’ project financing preferences, and/or 

• Non-compliance with funders’ rate of return requirements, and/or 

• Non-compliance with funders’ geographical preferences. 

7. Will my project’s intellectual capital be protected? 

Yes. SNG provides contractual protection in addition to its Code of Conduct & Ethics which is contained in its Constitution and entrenches – among others – multilateral action as well as the confidentiality of associate member information in the interest of maintaining and building trust and confidence. 

8. What percentage of projects is generally being approved? 

In the venture capital industry, on average, one percent of projects seeking investment angel funding are funded and developed. On average, between four percent and five percent of projects seeking venture capital funding are funded and developed. 

9. What field or industry and geographical area are most favored by SNG? 

No one particular industry, field or geographical area is more favored or sought after by SNG for financing than another. Projects are evaluated on an individual basis, each according to its merits. 

10. What and where is SNG’s source or sources of financing? 

SNG has multiple potential sources of funding. These include banks, venture capitalists, investment angels and syndicate funders (International Venture Capital Association, GABM Capital Funds, G500 Capital Funds, SNG Global Dollar Virtual Currency Financial System). 

11. Does SNG’s due diligence process result only in a simple yes or no, or does it add value to a business plan? 

SNG’s due diligence process adds value. Its end is not a simple yes or no. It prepares all project documentation to international levels of competence and standards that are required by our organization, associate members and project leaders. Our consultants will not introduce a project to a funder if they are not convinced of its merits and/or mutual benefits, and vice versa. The same goes for linking industry specific corporate advisory services to projects, etc. 

12. How can I access international venture capital funding? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Associate members can be provided with loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options to develop viable projects, new ideas, infrastructure, corporate expansions and/or business opportunities. 

Funding from venture capital financiers and investment angels can be supplied at various stages in a business’ development: 

• At start-up, to facilitate product development and initial marketing financing. 

• In the early stage, to enable commercial manufacturing to take place so that the venture can start generating profits. 

• The expansion phase requires capital to increase an enterprise’s production capacity and to develop and market its products. 

• Refinancing can entail the purchase of existing shares in a venture from another venture capital firm, providing the funds needed for a management buy-out, financing a buy-in by outside managers, or providing an existing recipient with additional capital. 

• Capital can be provided for trading in minerals and commodities as well as for speculation transactions. 

• Corporate restructurings. 

• International expansion transactions. 

SNG associate funder members seek opportunities to finance ventures that offer unique products or services, with management teams that have direct experience in the relevant market, and partners who can demonstrate a strong commitment and ambition to making their business plans work. 

Venture capital financiers make provision for two categories of financiers: 

- Venture capitalists 

Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market. 

- Investment angels 

Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of $100 000 (one hundred thousand US Dollar) or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of SNG. 

Project criteria 

Projects introduced to SNG for funding must conform to the following basic criteria: 

• The project needs to be registered in a company. 

• Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. 

• All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, except for property related projects which will be evaluated on merit. 

• The company’s Board of Directors must consist of at least two managers with industry specific expertise and knowledge relating to the project. 

• All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers. 

Projects are presented by SNG associate members but may also originate from other sources such as central governments, non-associate investment bankers, corporations and dynamic entrepreneurs. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

13. How can Institutional Funds gain access to additional funding or investments? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Institutions such as Venture Capital Firms, Banks, Governments, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Speculation Funds and Corporates can apply for loan- or equity-structured finance from Institutional Investors through SNG. 

The minimum amount available from Institutional Investors is $100-million (one hundred million US Dollar). 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

14. What funding opportunities are available to venture capitalists and investment angels? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Discerning venture capitalists, investment angels, syndicate funders and banks have the opportunity to provide funding for business opportunities and/or stand-alone projects and/or high yield speculation transactions registered in SNG’s structured project portfolio. 

Venture capital investment opportunities include projects that require funding for development, expansion and speculation purposes through loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options. 

All available projects – introduced to SNG by associate investment bankers, as well as project and business brokers, are subjected to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers. 

Furthermore, we seek to provide funders with opportunities to fulfil social and moral aspirations. This is achieved by funding responsible business opportunities and project developments that create work opportunities, work expertise and infrastructure. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• The selection of the most suitable project, venture or business opportunities to finance. 

• The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultant expertise for negotiations, exit strategies, corporate restructurings or initial public offerings. 

Our purpose to venture capital financiers 

Our purpose to venture capital fanciers is to: 

• Provide visionary financiers with a choice from a broad range of viable projects from SNG’s project portfolio. 

• Represent and promote funder members to associate members seeking venture capital. 

• Represent funder members’ interests in negotiations with international governments and Chambers of Commerce. 

• Facilitate the exchange of important information between funder members. 

• Improve the image of the venture capital industry by encouraging funder members to comply with the highest standard of corporate governance and professional practice, as well as moral and ethical values. 

Our objective to venture capital financiers 

Our objective to venture capital financiers is to provide associate funder members with the following potential opportunities: 

• Formal association with an exclusive international venture capital network organization of stature and integrity. 

• Provision with an array of excellent projects in need of funding. 

• Access to up-to-date research and general information about the venture capital industry. 

• Exposure to a substantial number of investment bankers and project brokers. 

• Access to high yielding projects with reduced risk as a result of strict pre-evaluation processes. 

Financing options 

Associate funder members can offer loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options. 

Venture capital financiers make provision for two categories of financiers: 

- Venture capitalists 

Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring medium- to long-term financing of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. This type of financier is typically directly involved in the business, providing strategic direction to management as well as financial support for the company. He may have a seat on the board but does not usually participate in day-to-day management. The reward is rapid growth of the enterprise in the medium- to long-term, with the funder exiting through the sale of the company, a management buy-out, or a flotation on the stock market. 

- Investment angels 

Investment angels provide loan-structured finance of $100 000 (one hundred thousand US Dollar) or more, utilizing various loan structures, with interest determined by the level of risk inherent in the venture. Although these projects are implemented independently, the project owner makes use of the wide range of professional expertise offered by the associate members of SNG. 

Associate venture capital funders and investment angels can select investment opportunities from the project portfolio at various stages in a business’ development, such as: 

• Start-ups. 

• M.B.O., M.B.I. or L.B.O. 

• Mergers and acquisitions. 

• First and second phase financing. 

• Corporate restructurings. 

• Syndication funding ventures. 

• High yield speculation transactions. 

• Institutional investments. 

• Joint ventures in private equity funds and hedge funds. 

• Financing of commodity transactions (high yield, short term transactions). 

• Import/export finance or payment guarantees (high yield, short term transactions). 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

15. How can I gain access to merger and acquisition funding and professional expertise? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

SNG will negotiate, facilitate and structure the right type(s) of financing/financier as well as industry specific corporate advisory services, for mergers, demergers, acquisitions, M.B.O., M.B.I., and L.B.O. as well as reverse takeovers on behalf of associate members who have requested same in writing. 

The abovementioned transactions are usually of a complex nature and require dedicated expertise. These normally include specialist tax, IT, administration and personnel matters. 

Project criteria 

Projects introduced to SNG for funding must conform to the following basic criteria: 

• The project needs to be registered in a company. 

• Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. 

• All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, except for property related projects which will be evaluated on merit. 

• The company’s Board of Directors must consist of at least two managers with industry specific expertise and knowledge relating to the project. 

• All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

16. How can I access import and export finance and/or payment guarantees? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Associate members can have access to a wealth of transaction-specific import and/or export payment guarantees, including financing arrangements, letters of credit and bank drafts, through the negotiation and facilitation of SNG. 

Our specialist services may include: 

• The selection of the most suitable type(s) of finance/financier (the importance of this is often underestimated, although it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the project or business). 

• The selection of appropriate and dedicated consultants for negotiation with buyers/sellers, if and when applicable. 

Projects introduced to SNG for funding must conform to the following basic criteria: 

• The project needs to be registered in a company. 

• Venture capitalists offer equity-structured finance for projects requiring a medium- to long-term investment of $1-million (one million US Dollar) or more. 

• All projects must have the demonstrable potential to produce a minimum return on investment of forty percent per annum, except for property related projects which will be evaluated on merit. 

• The company’s Board of Directors must consist of at least two managers with industry specific expertise and knowledge relating to the project. 

• All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential financiers. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

17. How can I get exposure to new global business, project opportunities and speculation transactions for development or trading purposes? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Viable and lucrative business opportunities, stand-alone projects and/or speculation transactions for development and trading are introduced to SNG by Governments, Chambers of Commerce, investment bankers, associate members as well as project and business brokers. All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of project leaders, potential financiers and project managers. 

Associate members of SNG can select projects from a structured project portfolio of available opportunities for development, expansion and speculation purposes through loan-structured finance, equity-structured finance, or a combination of these financing options. The portfolio contains a variety of projects in need of venture capital funding and/or industry specific corporate advisory services to develop at various stages in a business’ development. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• Negotiation and facilitation to secure viable and lucrative business and project opportunities. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of industry specific corporate advisory services required for specific business and project opportunities. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding required for business and project opportunities. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

18. How can I get exposure to new markets for products and/or services? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Many entrepreneurs are limited to one over-traded and under-capitalized market, and are not aware of the global opportunities available to them at any given time. 

Associate members of SNG can have access to new international markets for their products and/or services through the negotiation and facilitation of SNG, allowing them to expand and grow their business. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• The providing of exposure of products and services to new clients and associate members across the globe. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for professional consultants’ assistance to gain successful entry into new foreign markets. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for venture capital financing for corporate expansion programs. 

• Assistance with the formation of international joint ventures, partnerships, consortium agreements or cooperation and association agreements. 

• Negotiation and facilitation of professional expertise to further develop and expand on products and services. 

• Requests for exposure to new markets for products and/or services are regarded as projects and should comply with SNG’s project submission procedure. 

All projects are subject to a vigorous evaluation and risk assessment process, to the benefit of both proposer and potential interested parties. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

19. How can I gain access to global partnership and consortium opportunities? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

SNG will negotiate and facilitate global partnership and consortium opportunities on behalf of its associate members who have requested same in writing. 

Global partnership and consortium opportunities available to associate members include: 

• M.B.O., M.B.I. and L.B.O. 

• Commodity trading transactions. 

• Development of venture capital projects. 

• Consultancy contracts. 

• High yield speculation transactions. 

• Mergers and acquisitions. 

• Partnerships in business ventures and opportunities. 

• Import and export transactions. 

• Corporate investments. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• The introduction to, and facilitation between, potential partners. 

• Negotiation and facilitation to secure new business and project opportunities or of any kind. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation for industry specific corporate advisory services on transactions (all stages). 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding for specific ventures or transactions. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

20. How can I gain access to global corporate opportunities? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Associate members of SNG will – upon request – provide global corporate information about world markets, industries or fields of expertise to one another through the negotiation and facilitation of SNG. 

The corporate and professional expertise components are often neglected and/or underestimated in venture capital business where specifically funders seek assurances concerning the capabilities of the project team. 

This information may, for example, pertain to corporate affairs, business knowledge and skills, the viability of trading in a particular market industry or product, different cultures, customs, or geographical regions, and is available free of charge to associate members. However, as soon as corporate expertise and resources are applied with the provision of such, consultancy contracts will be awarded to associate members and fees will be applicable. 

All associate members share their unique and specialized expertise and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and with SNG – to fulfil project requirements. 

Associate members include visionary business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists and investment bankers. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• Providing access to international information that includes legal, financial, local customs/ cultures/traditions, industry or product knowledge matters. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate industry specific corporate advisory services on corporate matters. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate funding for industry specific corporate advisory services. 

• Provide general advice. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

21. How can I gain access to industry specific corporate advisory services available to entrepreneurs? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

Associate members of SNG will – upon request – provide global corporate information about world markets, industries or fields of expertise to one another through the negotiation and facilitation of SNG. 

The corporate and professional expertise components are often neglected and/or underestimated in venture capital business where specifically funders seek assurances concerning the capabilities of the project team. 

This information may, for example, pertain to corporate affairs, business knowledge and skills, the viability of trading in a particular market industry or product, different cultures, customs, or geographical regions, and is available free of charge to associate members. However, as soon as corporate expertise and resources are applied with the provision of such, consultancy contracts will be awarded to associate members and fees will be applicable. 

All associate members share their unique and specialized expertise and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and with SNG – to fulfil project requirements. 

Associate members include visionary business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists and investment bankers. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• Providing access to international information that includes legal, financial, local customs/ cultures/traditions, industry or product knowledge matters. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate industry specific corporate advisory services on corporate matters. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiate and facilitate funding for industry specific corporate advisory services. 

• Provide general advice. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

22. How can I gain access to entrepreneurial and/or business support? 

(Exclusive to SNG associate members) 

All associate members share their unique and specialized expertise and corporate resources across various industries and sectors – with one another and with SNG – to fulfil project and business requirements. 

It is particularly beneficial in situations where associate members would like to engage business in a new sector or industry and/or would like to diversify existing operations into a new sector or industry, specialized expertise and knowledge can then be obtained from associate members in similar business environments to avoid potential pitfalls or unnecessary hardship. 

Associate members include business leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, corporates, corporate intellectuals, venture capitalists, investment bankers and other informal corporate networks. 

Our specialized services to associate members may include: 

• Negotiation and facilitation between associate members on corporate matters and matters of mutual interest. 

• Negotiation and facilitation to secure viable business or projects opportunities. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of industry specific corporate advisory services required for specific business or project opportunities. 

• If applicable and necessary, negotiation and facilitation of venture capital funding required for business or project opportunities. 

• Assistance with the formation of international joint ventures, partnerships, consortium agreements or cooperation and association agreements. 

• Negotiation and facilitation of professional expertise to further develop and expand on products and services. 

For more information regarding the application process, kindly contact your SNG regional agent or the management of SNG for the applicable Project Processing and Procedure Flowchart. 

DISCLAIMER 

Kindly note that all membership benefits and opportunities available and/or provided to associate members are strictly subject to availability as well as the rules, regulations, policies, principles, procedures and the Constitution of SNG. In addition to the aforesaid, associate membership participation is subject to the laws, by-laws and regulations of the applicable associate member’s country of citizenship or residence and/or where an associate member may choose to conduct business.