ABRAAJ GROUP
We are a global institution investing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey. Founded in 2002 by Founder and Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, we have pioneered the private equity industry in many of the markets where we operate. Our journey has been one of innovation and entrepreneurial drive. We have developed a purpose-built approach for investing in growth markets. Some of the world’s most demanding institutions have entrusted us to manage capital on th... eir behalf. We currently manage US$ 13.6 billion in assets and are focused on investment strategies across private equity, private credit, impact investing and real estate. By combining deep local reach, a global platform and underwriting standards, with extensive operating capabilities, we generate industry-leading returns and create value in market-leading companies.
ABRAAJ GROUP
Industry:
Finance Financial Services Impact Investing
Founded:
2002-01-01
Status:
Closed
Contact:
(203) 540-1500
Email Addresses:
[email protected]
Technology used in webpage:
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Acquisitions List
| Date | Company | Article | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-10 | C&I Leasing | C&I Leasing acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2017-09-10 | Avenue Group | Avenue Group acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2017-07-03 | Java House | Java House acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2017-01-26 | Jhimpir Power | Jhimpir Power acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2017-01-11 | Casaideas | Casaideas acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2016-10-13 | Indorama Fertilizers | Indorama Fertilizers acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2016-01-14 | CARE Hospitals Group | CARE Hospitals Group acquired by Abraaj Group | 20 B INR |
| 2015-11-04 | Clinique Specialisee Menara | Clinique Specialisee Menara acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2015-11-04 | Centre de Traitement Al Kindy | Centre de Traitement Al Kindy acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
| 2015-08-13 | Urbano Express | Urbano Express acquired by Abraaj Group | N/A |
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-06 | Selina | Abraaj Group investment in Series B - Selina | 95 M USD |
| 2018-02-01 | BigBasket | Abraaj Group investment in Series E - BigBasket | 300 M USD |
| 2018-01-01 | Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. | Abraaj Group investment in Private Equity Round - Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. | N/A |
| 2017-11-28 | Tunisie Télécom | Abraaj Group investment in Secondary Market - Tunisie Télécom | N/A |
| 2017-10-25 | BigBasket | Abraaj Group investment in Venture Round - BigBasket | 326.5 M INR |
| 2017-10-10 | QBCo | Abraaj Group investment in Private Equity Round - QBCo | N/A |
| 2017-10-04 | Cinepax | Abraaj Group investment in Private Equity Round - Cinepax | N/A |
| 2017-09-08 | BigBasket | Abraaj Group investment in Series E - BigBasket | 280 M USD |
| 2017-07-27 | Netlog Lojistik | Abraaj Group investment in Private Equity Round - Netlog Lojistik | N/A |
| 2017-01-11 | Islamabad Diagnostics Centre | Abraaj Group investment in Private Equity Round - Islamabad Diagnostics Centre | N/A |
Newest Events participated
Participated in Women's Private Equity Summit
on 2016-03-09 as sponsor
Participated in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016
on 2016-01-20 as sponsor
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