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Swicorp initiated its private equity activities in 2004. Today, with nearly US$1.3 billion under management,
it has established itself as a leading private equity house in the Middle East and North Africa,
one of the world's most attractive emerging markets.
Swicorp's private equity practice revolves around two investment programs: the Swicorp Joussour Company
and Intaj Capital.
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Size: US$ 1 billion
Sectors: Energy and energy intensive industries, oil & gas, petrochemicals and infrastructure
Scope: Middle East and North Africa
Stage: Greenfields & buyout
Status: Investing
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Size: US$ 250 million
Sectors: Consumer goods & retail, communications, consumer services, light industrials and Healthcare
Scope: Middle East and North Africa
Stage: Growth
Status: Intaj Capital I - Fully invested; Intaj Capital II - Fundraising
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Comprehensive regional and sector coverage
Through these two investment programs, Swicorp private equity has deployed over US$ 800 million in 19 transactions
across the region.
Swicorp's private equity activities provide:
- Comprehensive regional and sector coverage
- Capability to invest between US$15 and US$150 million in any given transaction
- Over 30 seasoned professionals with on the ground presence in target markets
- Access to Swicorp’s longstanding network and investment experience in the MENA region and beyond
Team
Swicorp's private equity team is comprised of both local and foreign executives with a good understanding of the region,
its culture, and its institutions as well as complementary backgrounds and skill sets in private equity, banking,
consulting and operations management, resulting in a cohesive and well balanced group of professionals.
The team is strategically spread across the MENA region to provide an optimal geographic reach while maintaining
a local, on the ground presence. As such, Swicorp's private equity executives are equally split between the Middle East,
with a strong presence in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dubai, and North Africa with a solid base in Tunis and Algiers.
Proposition
How We Bring Value to Investee Companies
- Prompt growth
- Engineer financial solutions
- Enhance governance
- Improve operations
- Identify synergies
How We Bring Value to Investors
- Attractive returns
- Strong team of seasoned and dedicated professionals
- Deep understanding and experience of the region
- Longstanding regional network
- Access to emerging markets opportunities through vehicles governed by international governance standards
- Disciplined investment approach
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