valence [vā′ləns]: a whole number that represents the ability of an atom or a group of atoms to combine with other atoms or groups of atoms. The valence is determined by the number of electrons that an atom can add, give, or share.

The valency of an atom is the ability of that atom, expressed in numbers, to combine or interact with another atom, depending on the number of electrons available for bonding in the atom’s outer shell, called the valence shell.

Origin of Valence

First recorded in 1865–70; from Latin valentia “strength, worth,” equivalent to present participle valent- (stem of valēns ) “to be strong” + -ia noun suffix; see -ence

valence: noun derivative of Latin valent-, valens, present participle of valēre “to have strength, be well” — the degree of attractiveness an individual, activity, or thing possesses as a behavioural goal

Our Story

Valence Growth Partners was formed with a vision to eliminate information asymmetry from the venture capital funding process. Founders often miss out on the right partnerships at the most crucial stages of their journey. They are forced to settle for deals that leave them with less control and ownership of the companies that they have built, simply because they lack the resources and access to the correct investors. Funders on the other hand, with an ever-increasing number of start-ups, are unable to filter out the noise and end up with poor quality deal-flow or ‘lemons’.

We aim to bridge this gap by creating bonds that leverage the individual capacities of each of these stakeholders and allow them to become a more powerful combined unit. We pride ourselves in being able to recognise this ‘valency’ or ability to unite and our aspiration is to be partners in their growth journey.

At our core, we are driven by our respect for entrepreneurs and the journey of building a company. Having spent time as both entrepreneurs and investors, we not only understand what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes but also what investors look for when they decide to back a venture. As ecosystem enablers, we strive to empower long-term stakeholder success.