Submit Your Investment Proposal .
Prospective partners begin by submitting an investment proposal aligned with NIH’s investment philosophy, priority sectors, and socio-economic development criteria.
- Aligned to NIH’s investment philosophy
- Clear business model and sector positioning
- Initial documentation submitted
- Proposal registered in the investment pipeline
Screening & Mandate Fit .
NIH’s Investment Division performs a high-level assessment to determine mandate fit, strategic alignment, ESG compliance, and preliminary financial viability.
- Mandate & sector alignment check
- ESG and transformation alignment
- Bankability assessment
- Recommendation to New Business Committee
Comprehensive Due Diligence .
A full due diligence is conducted across technical, legal, financial, and ESG areas. External specialists are appointed for complex or large-scale transactions.
- Technical & commercial assessment
- Legal and regulatory review
- Financial modelling & tax compliance
- ESG, governance, and risk evaluation
Final Approval & Legal Closure .
The Investment Committee considers the due diligence findings for final approval. External legal advisors prepare and execute all required transaction documents.
- Investment Committee final sign-off
- Board approval where required
- Legal agreements drafted & executed
- Official transaction closure
Post-Investment Monitoring .
NIH continues working with investee companies through structured portfolio management, monitoring, governance oversight, and long-term value creation initiatives.
- Board representation where applicable
- Performance monitoring against IRR targets
- Compliance with agreements
- Ongoing ESG & governance reviews