Al Ghurair Investments

Al Ghurair Investments is a Dubai-based private equity firm established in 1995, focusing on investments in the Middle East and Western Europe. The firm specializes in private equity and debt investments, targeting growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities. Its portfolio spans various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, shipping, distribution, logistics, marketing, sales, publishing, telecommunications, retail, and education. The firm seeks investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a long-term perspective, strict investment criteria, and a focus on businesses with strong management and credible strategies. Al Ghurair Investments aims to reinvigorate companies by strengthening their long-term prospects through management incentives and improvements in productivity and long-term investment decisions. The firm has a significant presence in the United Arab Emirates, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Al Ghurair Investments is a subsidiary of Al Ghurair Holdings, one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East. The group has a heritage spanning over six decades and operates in various sectors, including foods, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility, and ventures. The group's manufacturing activities comprise companies focused on packaging and metals, such as Taghleef Industries, Gulf Extrusions, and Al Ghurair Iron & Steel. In real estate, the group manages a large and diverse portfolio of assets, including residential, commercial, and retail properties, as well as land bank sites for future development. The group's investments also include a strategic stake in Mashreq Bank, the leading privately owned bank in the UAE, and a globally diversified portfolio in liquid and alternative asset classes.