Tau Capital plc is an investment company incorporated in, and controlled from the Isle of Man. It was established in 2007 to give investors the opportunity to participate in the wealth of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and its neighboring countries through a mix of public and private equity, and special situations.

Although focused primarily on Kazakhstan, the Company will also seek investment opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Russia. These investments will be made utilising the knowledge and skills of a highly connected and credible investment management team with a track record of successful investments in this region.

Spencer House Compass Capital Limited, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, acts as investment manager to the Company and is responsible for identifying, structuring and monitoring investments. The investment manager delegates its responsibilities to Spencer House Capital Management LLP and Compass Asset Management, the investment advisers, who together have experience in both investment and operational activities in Kazakhstan and the wider region since the mid 1990s, as well as the structuring of Private Company Investment and asset management.

The investment advisers target a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas exploration and production, metals and mining, transport and logistics, consumer-related, telecommunications, financial services and business services.