Identify · Assess · Structure · Mobilise · Support · Measure
Our Investment Approach
A disciplined, six-stage approach that connects commercial rigour with measurable impact — tailored to the needs of each opportunity.
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Stage 01Identify
Source opportunities and understand the need, market and stakeholders.
- Opportunity origination and sourcing
- Market and stakeholder mapping
- Initial alignment with priority sectors
02
Stage 02Assess
Screen commercial viability, risks, additionality and impact potential.
- Commercial viability screening
- Risk identification and additionality
- Impact potential and theory of change
03
Stage 03Structure
Develop appropriate financing, transaction and partnership options.
- Debt, equity and blended-finance options
- Transaction and partnership structuring
- Financial modelling and risk allocation
04
Stage 04Mobilise
Engage capital providers and align stakeholders towards execution.
- Capital provider engagement
- Stakeholder alignment and agreements
- Pathway to financial close
05
Stage 05Support
Support implementation, governance and performance monitoring.
- Implementation planning
- Governance and reporting frameworks
- Performance monitoring
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Stage 06Measure
Track results, learn, report and improve.
- Indicators, baselines and targets
- Evidence and verification
- Learning and transparent reporting
Our approach is tailored to each opportunity. Not every engagement involves every stage. StoneZero's precise role, responsibilities and commercial arrangement will be clearly stated for each mandate.
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