Impactful Value Creation

  • Benefits to Customers

    In most instances, our customers are global Fortune 500 enterprises or public sector entities including governments. They are socially conscious and intent on increasing diversity within the current supply chain while maintaining service delivery standards. We have assisted 100+ leading Fortune 500 firms in driving innovation into their supply chain, as they aim to unlock new revenue streams and reduce costs over time.

  • Benefits to Companies

    By accessing our vast network of buyers in the private and public sector, we help to win large, new contracts for the companies we invest in, including newly minted (or existing) Minority Business Enterprises. We’ve created 15,000 jobs globally while helping clients exceed Diversity & Inclusion goals, positively impacting both the community and the business ecosystem.

  • Benefits to Capital

    In every project or deal we undertake, our investors and capital partners can take comfort and pride in knowing that they have an aligned partner who has made it a priority to delight customers and treat employees very well. Once these two goals have been met, it is our experience that superior results for our investors and partners predictably follow.

Clear and thoughtful Investment Criteria

  • The founders and leadership team exhibit a proven track record of effective leadership, possessing deep sector experience and a reputation for driving significant value creation. The executive team, with its diverse skill set and C-level experience, complements and supports the Founder's vision. Furthermore, a strategically assembled board brings industry expertise and extensive relationships to ensure sound guidance and leadership direction for the company's success.

  • We look for enduring trends within the private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure sectors, which are not susceptible to rapid obsolescence. With the capacity to capture a portion of a growing market, the opportunity is poised for success.

  • We focus on projects where demand is substantiated through contracts, historical data, pending orders, or letters of intent. Additionally, with clear and visible growth projections for the next 3-5 years, we further ensure the target's potential for sustained growth and success.

  • We aim to de-risk any investment or opportunity within 12-18 months while also looking at investment returns over the long-term, typically 10 years.

  • In any project, the timing, pricing and other bespoke terms have to be aligned with our goals for us to proceed.

We see capital though a multi-dimensional lens and focus on bringing together Financial, Relationship and Intellectual capital on a global scale to maximize the potential of the projects we take on.

  • Financial Capital

    We strategically allocate financial resources to seize opportunities and drive growth. Through prudent investment decisions and risk management practices, we optimize returns while ensuring financial stability and resilience.

  • Relationship Capital

    We cultivate strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, leveraging trust and mutual respect to foster collaboration and unlock shared value. Our extensive network and reputation for integrity enable us to forge strategic alliances and access unique opportunities that fuel our collective success.

  • Intellectual Capital

    We continuously harness the collective knowledge, skills, and creativity of our team to drive forward-thinking solutions and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. By nurturing a culture of learning and innovation, we leverage our intellectual capital to tackle challenges and capitalize on emerging trends, positioning us for sustained growth and relevance in the marketplace.

Case Study: Delivering Results for a Fortune 500 Customer

Overview

IBM spend over $6 billion annually on contract labor in the US, and needed a nimble, dependable supplier that could provide talented contract labor for numerous projects. 

Challenge

IBM’s incumbent vendors were very expensive, charging an average markup of 35% .  Due to their global presence and vast business demands, they needed a supplier that could be relied upon to open new offices globally, often on short notice, with the confidence that projects would not be adversely impacted, due to delayed response times.

Solution

ZeroChaos performed an in-depth analysis and then developed a proprietary database, BlueDirect, for IBM.  This resulted in significant savings with each new consultant.   Further utilizing this data and paying careful attention to IBM’s business model, ZeroChaos created customized tools and products for a “private label” offering on the corporate website.  APC established global banking, accounting, and legal relationships. This resulted in the endeavor being completely operational within 90 days, as IBM required.

Result

IBM increased MBE spend with a trusted supplier by $300 million annually in less than 4 years.  In addition, IBM realized direct savings of over $10 million annually, by virtue of working with ZeroChaos.  ZeroChaos was hailed by IBM’s Global Chief Procurement Officer as “the preferred model”  for suppliers of global corporations.