Private Equity

 

The Abraaj Capital Group is a leading private equity manager investing in the rapidly growing economies of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia. Since inception, it has raised over US$ 7 billion and distributed US$ 3 billion to investors. The group's flagship private equity business has helped accelerate and facilitate the growth of over 40 companies in 12 countries in the region, in attractive and fundamental sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, aviation and logistics to name a few.

 

Through its private equity funds, the Abraaj Capital group seeks to acquire control-themed stakes in defensive-yet-growth-oriented industries and the typical equity transaction size ranges between US$ 50 million to US$ 300 million.The Abraaj Capital group manages eight Funds across three distinct business lines - four Private Equity Funds, two SME Funds and two real estate Funds. Funds managed by the Abraaj Capital group have holdings in over 35 companies in the region, including Air Arabia, Acibadem Healthcare Group, GEMS Education, Spinneys and Al Borg Laboratories.

 

Abraaj Capital’s investment strategy revolves around active management and post-acquisition value creation driven by a dedicated team of senior industry professionals with functional and sector expertise. The firm has demonstrated a stellar track record through various exits from prior funds, with returns primarily being driven by earnings growth as opposed to through excessive leverage or financial engineering.

 

The industry professionals at Abraaj Capital have consummated a number of landmark deals, including establishing the first take private by a private equity firm of a regional company from NASDAQ, launching the first private equity backed IPO in the region, and closing the largest private equity transaction in the region.