IMA INDUSTRIES
Private capital / Growth enterprises

Backing potential.

Selective investments in emerging businesses alongside our directly operated interests.

Private investments

Ideas with room to grow.

We consider opportunities in smaller, ambitious businesses where we see compelling products, capable teams and the potential to create lasting value. Our private investment interests complement our operating and real estate activities.

Selected investment

Marvellous Babysitting

IMA is an investor in Marvellous Babysitting, a technology-enabled childcare venture. The investment reflects an interest in emerging services that respond to the changing needs of families.

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Investment philosophy

Disciplined curiosity.

Fundamentals

Understand the business model, economics and market opportunity.

People

Consider the strength of leadership and capacity to execute.

Long-term value

Look for opportunities where patient support can make a meaningful difference.

INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Capital, experience and partnership.

We look for opportunities where thoughtful capital allocation can be complemented by practical commercial experience, better systems and clear accountability. Our approach draws on direct operating businesses and our experience developing property-management technology.

IMA previously developed BRIC, a property information and management platform, reflecting our experience applying technology to established sectors.

People

Backing capable leadership and alignment of incentives.

Processes

Seeking repeatable systems and meaningful operational insight.

Perspective

Assessing risk, investment horizon and long-term value creation.