Parabellum Investments, the family office of its founder and CEO, Rami Cassis, operates a number of companies, one of which is Razor Risk. 

Since becoming a portfolio company of Parabellum Investments, Razor Risk has evolved into a leading provider of risk management technology and consulting solutions to financial institutions across the globe.

Other businesses within the Parabellum Investments portfolio cover specialist sectors including enterprise software, business and IT services, life sciences and financial technology. 

The operational structure of Parabellum Investments

Parabellum Investments is a highly operational family office and brings together an experienced team, demonstrating a specialist skillset including entrepreneurship, corporate executive leadership, operations, legal, HR, finance, public relations, and marketing. 

These individual skills can be deployed where needed among the portfolio companies, providing a valuable source of support where needed. 

The deal flow of Parabellum Investments is varied. However, it usually acquires companies from large corporate groups seeking to dispose of non-core assets to a reputable and operational buyer, or from owner operators who want to ensure continuity of trading and that its employees are well looked after. 

When it comes to share capital, Parabellum Investments will usually seek to acquire the controlling stake in a company. It is proud of the strong relationships forged with the management teams of its portfolio companies and places a strong emphasis on continuity of service post-acquisition and the protection of the vendor’s reputation. The ability to implement a clear and realistic growth plan is an important consideration when looking for a company to acquire. 

How Parabellum Investments works

The way of working is important to everyone at Parabellum Investments because it directly reflects the shared values and styles across the team. This fosters an environment where the investee companies feel supported and constructively challenged rather than burdened with inane reporting or trapped in endless board meetings.

In terms of transactions with vendors, Parabellum Investments will always be clear from the outset and at all stages of the process. The team will set price expectations early, will not “price chip” and will aim to complete due diligence in two months or less – most of which is usually done internally.

The Parabellum Investments team is always acutely aware of the importance of continuity of service post-acquisition and the protection of the vendor’s reputation, especially in the case of corporate disposals.

Parabellum Investments and the media 

Rami Cassis, and senior personnel from many of Parabellum Investments’ portfolio companies have become firmly established as media commentators and thought leaders in key global media titles. 

News and commentary can regularly be found within global private equity, life sciences, financial technology, and general business publications. 

In addition, company personnel can often be found presenting and networking at some of the leading industry events within their various sectors.