The foundation of Pallidus was built on a clear and profound vision.
The aim was never just to establish an investment bank, the goal was to build an enduring institution grounded in core values such as faith, humility, integrity, mutual respect, and an unwavering passion for excellence. At the heart of this vision was a commitment to creativity and the creation of sustainable value, enabling Pallidus to understand and address the unique challenges faced by our clients.
Pallidus exists to offer bespoke solutions and investment opportunities to our clients, providing businesses with the capital needed for growth and offering investors access to a vibrant, often untapped private ecosystem.
Authenticity and dedication to this mission have been the cornerstones of Pallidus’ approach, ensuring that clients and investors are known by name and guided with the utmost care throughout their journeys.
Pallidus creates sustainable value by identifying opportunities, connecting capital, companies and investors, and fostering synergies that contribute to a thriving economy. This growth positively impacts a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from employees and suppliers to clients and the wider South African economy.
The approach to connecting people and capital goes beyond mere transactions.
By facilitating meaningful introductions, opening doors, and encouraging face-to-face dialogue in an increasingly digital world, Pallidus helps individuals realise their personal and professional ambitions whilst enabling corporates and business owners to achieve their strategic objectives.
Whether the goal is sustainable growth, building a legacy, or making a lasting positive impact, Pallidus is committed to its role in turning these aspirations into reality.
Private capital markets as an asset class have seen remarkable growth over the last decade and is a critical element in any investment portfolio of sophisticated high net worth, family office and institutional investors.
Private capital consists of assets other than financial securities that are traded over public markets, with underlying assets covering amongst others private equity and private debt. These assets have certain characteristics that are different to publicly traded assets.
The two key differences of private capital are its engaged-ownership governance model, and that being untraded provides a long-term outlook, patience, and more stability. Investing in private capital assets have proven to improve returns compared to publicly traded assets and reduce the volatility for the overall portfolio of investors, which has led to the increased popularity of private capital amongst investors.
In sharp contrast with the growth in private capital markets, public stock markets have been languishing with the number of listed firms continually declining. The universe of public companies is not just smaller, but its structure has shifted towards businesses that tend to be substantially older, larger, and more mature. The implication is that institutional and sophisticated private investors are seeking a more diverse spread of equity and debt investments and therefore investors and corporates seeking capital have to look beyond the public stock market.
As Pallidus approaches its 10-year anniversary, this milestone reflects the dedication and achievements of the entire team.
The journey from the initial vision to becoming a trusted partner in the investment banking sector has been marked by a steadfast adherence to the original values and business principles. Even in challenging times, Pallidus has remained committed to excellence and integrity.
Thanks to the trust and support of our founders, investors, clients and employees, Pallidus continues to realise our vision of creating sustainable value and enabling clients to achieve their purpose.
The next decade holds the promise of even greater connections, as we remain dedicated to building lasting partnerships and delivering exceptional value.
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