Pala Investments

Overview

Pala Investments is a private investment firm dedicated to value creation in the mining and natural resources sectors. The firm partners closely with management teams, boards, and shareholders to maximize value creation for all stakeholders. Since its founding in 2006, Pala has invested in numerous companies across various countries, focusing on businesses and assets that are growing with long-term trends. The team comprises accomplished industry professionals with deep sector knowledge, transactional expertise, and advisory experience, working together to create value throughout the mining life cycle. The firm's investment strategy includes structured financing solutions such as senior, mezzanine, and convertible debt, significant equity stakes with trusted investment partners, and absolute-return public markets funds across multiple asset classes. Pala supports private and public companies with growth projects, capital projects, feasibility studies, M&A transactions, and turnaround situations. While investing globally, the firm has a preference for jurisdictions that rank better on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. Pala's commitment to sustainability is integral to its investment process, incorporating ESG analysis from screening and due diligence to monitoring, reporting, and exit. The firm became carbon neutral in 2020 and remains committed to a carbon-neutral strategy going forward. Pala is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and a member of the European Battery Alliance. Beyond financial investments, Pala engages in community support, donating to organizations that assist local communities where it invests, and working with portfolio companies to identify local community programs and charities.

Investment Focus

• Businesses and assets aligned with long-term growth trends
• Opportunities in mining and natural resources sectors
• Projects with potential for value creation and strategic support

Portfolio Companies