American Wilhelm Investment Group
American Wilhelm Investment Group (AWIG) is a privately held investment firm focusing on investments in innovative and emerging markets. AWIG is committed to helping entrepreneurs bring their vision to life by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network of resources. Founded by entrepreneurs Craig Wilhelm and Harry Werner in 2003, AWIG originally focused on venture capital investments in the Midwest United States. Today, AWIG has expanded its reach to investments in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, including investments in public and private companies and funds. The firm has a strong presence in the US, UK, China, India, and other regions.
AWIGs approach is based on the belief that successful investments require understanding the companys business strategy, culture, and its ability to execute. To do this, the firm undertakes rigorous financial and market analysis, obtaining a full understanding of the company and its industry. AWIGs team of investment professionals is highly experienced in identifying, evaluating, and making investments in private and publicly traded companies.
Led by co-founders Craig Wilhelm and Harry Werner, AWIG’s team has a deep understanding of the individual markets in which they invest. The team’s history and track record in identifying and executing on emerging market opportunities have made AWIG one of the most respected and successful venture capital firms in the United States.
AWIG approaches each investment opportunity from an entrepreneurial perspective, believing that an outstanding return is just one of the benefits of a successful investment. Other benefits include the strategic value of a partnership between the company and AWIG, the networks of contacts that AWIG provides, and access to industry-leading talent. The firms focus is on partnering with entrepreneurial companies that understand their customers, are capable of executing their business strategy, and can establish and maintain competitive advantages in order to create lasting value.
AWIG is proud of its tradition of being an active partner in helping entrepreneurs realize their vision. Through providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to global networks of resources, the firm has helped many entrepreneurs build successful companies and has invested in some of the most innovative and successful organizations in the world.
