Our Values
Conscious impact toward a sustainable future
See SmartCap’s core values in action through our business strategy, management and investment processes, day-to-day operations, and interactions.
Strong integrity
- Being a transparent, trustworthy, and open partner to our stakeholders, investors, investees, business partners, as well as with the public
- Acting in good faith
- Engaging only in ethical, honest and fair business practices
- Upholding good reputation and public image
- Favouring socially responsible partners, investments and business opportunities.
Environmentally-friendly practices
- Limiting the impacts of climate change
- Practicing responsible resource management
- Reducing pollution
Social awareness
- Being mindful of equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of society
- Caring for the well-being of our employees, the people around us, and society as a whole
- Creating a supportive, safe, fair and dignified workplace.
Good governance
- Using the best corporate governance, disclosure and reporting practices
- Having a transparent ownership and management structure
- Applying high standards to internal policies and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Avoiding conflicts of interest, breaches of confidentiality or any other transgressions
We are a member of the Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA) and follow its openness and transparency guidelines.
SmartCap is also part of Invest Europe network – the association of private capital providers that represents Europe’s private equity, venture capital and infrastructure investment firms, as well as their investors.
Our operating principles
Impact
To develop Estonian venture capital market and contribute to Estonian economic growth
Profitability
To be self-sustainable and earn market level long-term investment income for the shareholder/state
Operation with market partners
Each investment is made hand-in-hand and on equal terms with a private investor or investors
Day-to-day responsibility
Address and promote responsible principles in our operations. Silver Level rating on the Responsible Business Assessment Index
Led by principles of responsible investing
Our mission of fostering the development of the Estonian venture capital market cannot come at the expense of a sustainable future. We always consider our responsibility for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in parallel with our goals. That’s why we are committed to applying and promoting sustainable practices in everything we do.
Our sustainability impact is primarily achieved through our investment activities. These sustainability considerations are addressed through the practice of responsible investing by all our funds.