Investment Strategy

 

Abraaj Capital has arguably one of the most experienced investment management teams in the region.  As a result of our deep and longstanding commitment to the region, our team has extensive knowledge and experience in both sourcing and exiting deals as well as managing portfolio companies.

 

Our private equity investment strategy is to acquire controlling or significant interests with board representation in stable, mature, well-managed businesses. We create value in these businesses through operational improvements, management incentives, optimization of capital structure and the use of leverage. Where appropriate we focus on a 'Buy and Build' strategy and believe in investing in businesses that will maximize shareholder value through strong operational growth and substantial capital appreciation. Our ultimate objective is to realize value through structured exits to strategic and trade buyers or onto public markets in the region and beyond, within a three to five year investment horizon.

 

Our investment professionals take primary responsibility for execution. Their skills and knowledge are further complemented by specialist external advisors and consultants, who are retained to assist in the evaluation and execution processes. Our focus on quality permeates every aspect of our business, especially our investment approach. In developing a deep network of contacts and business relationships over the years, we seek to identify high-quality investment opportunities on a proprietary basis. With rigor, we then work to identify, assess and mitigate the risks. This diligence does not end there. Once invested, we actively participate in executing the value-creation plan, using the in-depth operational experience we have gained over the years across a range of industries. Our investment philosophy is based on acquiring control-themed equity stakes and taking those investments to the next level of development, with the ultimate aim of generating superior returns for our investors.