SECTOR FOCUS
One of cornerstones of Altair’s investment thesis is to only invest in sectors within which it has a core competency. Requisite knowledge exists within its investment team or through its affiliated consultancy in each of the industries it invests in. Where deeper expertise is warranted, the firm will only pursue investments whereby it can build, borrow or acquire the needed expertise. Areas of focus are only considered viable if it is assured that acquired companies can outperform competitors in the niches that their products or services are marketed.