Our Mission
To build bridges among entrepreneurs in the United States, China, India and Africa. We provide access to capital and advisory resources to fuel great ideas and improve the human condition around the world.
Ward Holdings International, LLC is an international capital partner firm, conducting mergers and acquisitions and providing consultation and advisory services. We match small- and mid-cap businesses in the United States, China, India and Africa with public and private resources, leveraging important relationships and creating intergenerational wealth for all constituents.
We invest in businesses with innovative products and services with cross-border market appeal that will make a positive impact on the earth.
We aggregate and deploy capital from investors to entrepreneurs.
We vet businesses to ensure their profitability, their growth potential and the opportunities and risks to win in business and create value for shareholders.
We target companies that deliver outsized returns to investors – an average of 3x cash-on-cash return for a five-year investor.
Our Values
We believe that value is created when partners reach across cultures and geographical borders. Our business fundamentals are built on bridges connecting investors, enterprises, and communities for the betterment of all humankind.
How We Do It
We participate in all stages of capital-raising efforts: debt, early stage, growth, recapitalization and public offering.
We hold investments for the long-term. And our investors have the opportunity to hold long or exit on a three- to five-year horizon.
Our investment criteria for businesses:
Revenue generation, cash flow positive, with cross-border market appeal
Innovative products and services that seek to resolve issues facing the earth and humankind.
Building Bridges
BLOG
The Real Deal by Lloyd D. Ward provides business insights beyond the news.
It’s Time to Step Up Presence and Engagement in China
Greetings from Beijing. This is my third trip to China this year. And though I have been coming to this country for nearly 25 years, I learn something new with each visit.
MEET THE TEAM
Lloyd D. Ward
Founder
Lloyd founded WHI to build bridges among entrepreneurs worldwide, providing access to capital and fueling great business ideas. Lloyd brings 40 years of experience in capital markets, M&A, and JV formation, especially in China. He served as Chairman and CEO of Maytag Corp.; President of Frito Lay and CEO of the 2002 United States Olympic Committee.
OFFICE ADDRESS
Ward Holdings International, LLC
100 Riverfront Drive, Suite 2602
Detroit, MI 48226
