Arowana & Co.
 | |
| Industry | Investment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Kevin Chin |
| Website | https://arowanaco.com/ |
Arowana & Co is a certified B Corporation with operating enterprises in education, renewable solar energy, critical power services, asset management and venture capital, as well as other investments.[1]
The company has offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, Manila, Brisbane and Sydney.[2]
Arowana & Co. takes its name from the Arowana fish.
History[edit]
Established in 2007,[3] Arowana is a global enterprise that directly owns and operates listed and unlisted enterprises, as well as having investments in specific sectors around the world.[4][5]
B Corp certification[edit]
Arowana is a certified B Corporation, having achieved full accreditation from the global non-profit organisation B Lab in April 2018. It recertified in 2022, with an upgraded score.[6]
Companies[edit]
The group currently comprises the following companies:[7]
VivoPower International PLC[edit]
| Nasdaq: VVPR Russell Microcap Index component | |
| ISIN | GB00BD3VDH82 |
Nasdaq listed VivoPower International PLC. VivoPower is a company that offers battery technology, electric vehicle, solar, and critical power services.[8] Founded by Arowana in August 2014, the company is based in the UK but maintains offices in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and the US. In October 2021, VivoPower announced the establishment of its office in Dubai, UAE.[9]
Tembo e-LV[edit]
Tembo is a specialist battery-electric and off-road vehicle company focussed on designing and building ruggedised light electric vehicles for customers across the globe in the mining, infrastructure, utilities, government services (including defence, police, and healthcare), and humanitarian aid sectors.[10]
Edventure Group[edit]
Established by Arowana in 2017, EdventureCo is a vocational and professional education and training group with operations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. It is a provider of digital, soft and future skills training.[11]
AWN Holdings Limited[edit]
AWN Holdings (“AWN”) was established through a reverse merger on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in April 2013, in order to open up access for investors to some of Arowana's privately held operating companies. In November 2021, AWN was voluntarily delisted from the ASX, following approval by shareholders.[12]
Arowana Impact Capital[edit]
Arowana established and launched Arowana Impact Capital in late 2019 to focus on impact investing in Southeast Asia. With workers in Singapore and Manila. In March 2022, Arowana Impact Capital announced the completion of its investment in Green Antz, a producer of eco-friendly construction materials operating in Southeast Asia. Through its network of EcoHubs across the Philippines, Green Antz converts plastic waste from commercial establishments and communities into value-added construction materials, such as bricks and pavers.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Why Arowana | Arowana". arowanaco.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Connect | Arowana". arowanaco.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Kevin Chin | Official Profile on The Marque". THE MARQUE. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Contrarian player - Asia Weekly - China Daily". www.chinadailyasia.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Feeding dividend-hungry investors". Eureka Report. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Arowana | Certified B Corporation". bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Operating Companies | Arowana". arowanaco.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ PLC, VivoPower International (2021-10-21). "VivoPower International PLC Announces UAE Expansion". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Kuhudzai, Remeredzai Joseph (2022-12-26). "4,000 Tembo e-LV EV Conversion Kits For Kenyan Utility Vehicles". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "DDLS sells for $4.7M". www.arnnet.com.au. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "AWN HOLDINGS LIMITED AWN | deListed Australia". www.delisted.com.au. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Battersby (a_battersby), Amanda (2021-03-02). "Shell finds plastic fantastic in Philippines". Upstream Online | Latest oil and gas news. Retrieved 2023-04-02.