At Dasym, we believe in unlocking society’s potential by empowering consumers to structurally improve their daily lives.
Consumer spending drives company performance
Consumer spending represents up to 65% of GDP (source: World Bank). Therefore, the way consumers spend their time and money impacts market growth and company performance. This is why we focus on investing in companies that stand to profit from changes in consumer expenditure.
Technology drives changes in consumer spending
Changes in consumer spending are mainly driven by the use of new technologies such as the Internet and the smartphone. When looking for investment opportunities we focus on the indirect effects of new technologies. The indirect effects of something like the rollout of Internet networks include the emergence of e-commerce, mobile payments and online media viewership. We believe that investing in these indirect effects leads to a higher return on investment compared to investing in the new technologies themselves.
A strong ecosystem of thought leaders
We have built a strong community of partners whom we consult and exchange ideas with. This community, or “ecosystem”, comprises Dasym’s own dedicated research team and the creative spirits at FreedomLab (likewise a member of the Rasile Group), but also external partners such as industry specialists. In our external think tank we discuss the ways in which technologies impact our society. This Think Tank is composed of a diverse group of thought leaders in the fields of philosophy, economy, psychology, and political strategy.
Within this community we interpret the changes that are taking place in consumer behavior. Once we have identified individual trends, we transform those into Investment Themes that guide our long-term investment decisions.
Recognizing trends ahead of the competition
We have been developing and refining our philosophy for over a decade. It is that philosophy that informs our corporate strategy, enabling us to recognize and act on important trends ahead of the competition and create sustainable value for our clients and investors.