#70. Uncovering growth opportunities others miss, Baillie Gifford's Peter Singlehurst

Grillattavana Euroopan tunnetuimpiin kasvuyhtiösijoittajiin kuuluvan Baillie Giffordin partneri ja listaamattomien markkinoiden tiimin johtaja Peter Singlehurst. Grillaus on englanniksi mutta haastattelu on tekstitetty suomeksi.Peter Singlehurst discusses how future growth opportunities are systematically underestimated in both public and private markets. He shares fascinating insights into how Baillie Gifford spotted a mispriced opportunity in Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The firm invested in the company back in 2019, at a time when its valuation was practically based on its launch business alone. They saw a significant, mispriced opportunity in the Starlink program, which has since proven to be a key driver of the investment's success. We also delve into the growing importance of private equity, discussing why many large growth companies, like the nearly €400 billion valuation SpaceX, are staying off the stock market. Peter argues that this phenomenon is not a forced move but a major opportunity for investors who can gain access to these companies. Singlehurst also reveals Baillie Gifford's "recipe for growth," discussing both the quantitative and qualitative factors they look for in a company, such as a strong competitive advantage and the ability to multiply in value over the years. We also touch upon their investment philosophy in China, where they hold a significant position in ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Karon Grilli interview was produced in collaboration with Baillie Gifford. The company paid for its participation in the program, but did not influence the questions asked.