Word Development Enterprises ( WDE ) is a global private US based investment firm that specializes in investments across a wide range of industries, geographies and asset classes including private equity, financial instruments, alternative energy, mining, and basic industry start ups. The firm's investment philosophy is value oriented as opposed to engaging in quick opportunistic exits. Our current estimates and records demonstrate that WDE is actively engaged in global activities in the United States, Europe, Asia and recently started ventures in Africa in the mining and infrastructure sectors.