Pari, a first-generation entrepreneur-prince and Tamilakam hill country resident from about 2,000 years ago, is renowned for his fairness and generosity even today. History, the ultimate judge, however, also records that his then fledgling government didn’t outlast him and didn’t provide a sustainable return to his constituents. Washington, in contrast, also a first-generation entrepreneur but with republican ideals, is renowned for having created what is arguably the world’s most successful enterprise: the United States. While Washington is recognized for his vision and execution capabilities as a military leader, the history books revere him for having surrounded himself with peers that were his intellectual equals, if not, superiors; for the sound and autonomous institutions he built; and, for implementing a succession plan even while at the top of his game. His singular pursuit: the building of an enduring institution of excellence. Operating under the guidelines of our value-oriented investment process, Pāri Washington aims to invest primarily in businesses at the Pari stage of growth, businesses that can transcend themselves to the Washington stage of life over time. This process, we believe, will be both intellectually stimulating and deliver sustainable investment returns over the long-term.