Quadri Ventures recognises that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors can influence long-term value creation in technology companies. This policy sets out how ESG considerations are integrated into our investment approach for Quadri Ventures I SCSp (“Quadri Ventures I”) and Quadri Ventures II SCSp (“Quadri Ventures II”) (together “Quadri Ventures”).
This policy applies to Quadri Ventures I GP S.à r.l. (the “AIFM”), acting as alternative investment fund manager of the Partnerships.
Principles
- Responsible investment – we seek to identify and manage ESG risks that could materially affect investment performance.
- Proportionality – our ESG approach is tailored to the stage and sector of our portfolio, with a particular focus on enterprise software and AI.
- Transparency – we disclose our ESG approach to investors and review this policy annually.
Exclusion List
The Partnerships will not knowingly invest in companies whose primary business involves offensive weapons, munitions, tobacco, pornography, gambling, predatory lending or activities that contravene human rights or international law.
Integration of ESG in the Investment Process
- Screening – all potential investments are checked against the exclusion list.
- Due Diligence – the AIFM considers relevant ESG factors during due diligence, including governance, data protection, cybersecurity, diversity and employee practices.
- Decision-Making – material ESG risks are highlighted for review by the Investment Committee prior to any final decision.
Monitoring & Reporting
- ESG monitoring is carried out at the fund level, proportionate to the Partnerships’ investment strategy.
- The AIFM provides investors with an annual overview of ESG integration activities at the fund level.
Governance
- The Investment Committee is responsible for oversight of ESG integration.
- The Managing Partner of Quadri Ventures acts as ESG Lead, coordinating policy implementation and reporting.
Review and Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in applicable regulation, industry practice, or the investment strategy of the Partnerships. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions have been made.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us:
By email: info@quadri.vc