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Gulf Islamic Investments plans third India-focused fund
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1y ago
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UAE-based Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is preparing to launch its third India-focused investment fund in the next six months. GII, with a portfolio of over $4.5 billion, specializes in private equity, venture capital, and real estate. The firm currently has more than $150 million invested in Indian companies and plans to further expand its presence in the country. GII's new fund will aim to tap into the growing opportunities offered by the Indian market.
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Gulf Islamic Investments raises additional capital to strike deals in GCC region
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9m ago
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Gulf Islamic Investments has raised additional capital to support its investment activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The UAE-based company, which manages over $4.5 billion in assets, plans to utilize the funds for growth-focused opportunities in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. The firm aims to expand its presence in alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, and real estate.
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Cupid invests in GII Healthcare Investment; enters Gulf region
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23d ago
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Cupid Ltd has announced a strategic investment in Saudi Arabia-focused GII Healthcare Investment Ltd, managed by Gulf Islamic Investments. This move marks Cupid's entry into the Gulf region, aiming to tap into significant distribution opportunities. GII Healthcare holds a minority stake in a leading Saudi healthcare provider and manages over USD 3.5 billion in assets. Cupid Ltd sees this as a secure, dollar-denominated asset, aligning with future synergies in the GCC market.
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Value retailer 1-India Family Mart pockets Series D funding
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2m ago
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1-India Family Mart, operated by Nysaa Retail Pvt. Ltd, secured $12 million in Series D funding from Gulf Islamic Investments, Carpediem Capital, and others. The capital will aid its expansion across India, aiming to increase stores from 65 to 100 by 2029. Focused on tier 2, 3, and 4 cities, the value retailer seeks to grow its revenue to Rs 600 crore. Initially funded by Carpediem in 2018, the company offers fashion and lifestyle products.
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GII enters joint venture to leverage Saudi's warehousing market
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1y ago
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Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has partnered with a logistics developer to establish warehousing infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. GII, which manages assets worth over $4.5 billion, aims to strengthen its presence in the Saudi market and tap into the growing demand for warehousing facilities. This move follows GII's recent initiatives in the region, including a partnership with an aerospace company and real estate investments.
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GlobalLogic, Pine Labs co-founder's VC fund Leo Capital loops in Gulf LP
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1y ago
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Leo Capital, an early-stage VC firm focusing on technology investments in India and Southeast Asia, has secured a commitment from a Dubai-based fund-of-funds for its third investment vehicle. Founded in 2018 by Rajul Garg and Shwetank Verma, Leo Capital has received backing from a Gulf LP. The firm is known for its investments in innovative startups and has a strong presence in the region's tech ecosystem.
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ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $158 million this week; up 72% on-year
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2m ago
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Startups secured $157.7 million from May 10-16, marking a 72% year-over-year increase but a decline from the previous week's $568.2 million. The number of deals dropped to 23, down from 36 last year. Key transactions included Farmley raising $40 million led by L Catterton, Complement 1's $16 million seed round from Owl Ventures, Celebal Technologies' $15 million from InCred and Norwest, and 1-India Family Mart's $12 million funding led by Gulf Islamic Investments.
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Brookfield to acquire majority stake in GII's 1.5-mn-sq-ft logistics portfolio
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1y ago
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Canadian alternative investment firm Brookfield Asset Management is set to acquire a majority stake in UAE-based Gulf Islamic Investments' logistics real estate platform. The deal includes a portfolio of 1.5 million square feet of warehouses in the UAE, including the warehouse for e-commerce player Noon. This move marks Brookfield's entry into the logistics sector in the Middle East and aligns with GII's strategy to reduce its real estate holdings and focus on private equity and venture capital investments. Brookfield plans to invest and scale the logistics platform over time through the acquisition and development of quality logistics assets.
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Yoho Bags INR 27 Cr To Sell Orthopaedic Shoes
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9m ago
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Yoho, a company specializing in manufacturing affordable orthopedic lightweight footwear, has raised funding in a round led by Gulf Islamic Investments. The funding round also included participation from notable investors such as SoftBank's Rajeev Misra, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Rukam Capital, and Pankaj Chaddah of Shyft. Yoho intends to use the funding to support its expansion plans both domestically and internationally, invest in research and development, and expand its product offerings. The company was founded in 2020 and utilizes AI technology in its manufacturing process.
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Footwear startup Yoho bags Rs 27 crore, eyes offline and international expansion
Economic Times
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9m ago
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Indian footwear startup Yoho has secured INR 27 crore (approximately $3.6 million USD) in a funding round led by Gulf Islamic Investments. The round also saw participation from Rukam Capital, as well as angel investors such as SoftBank Investment Advisers CEO Rajeev Misra, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and Shyft founder Pankaj Chaddah. Yoho plans to use the funds to support growth initiatives, research and development, marketing efforts, recruitment, and offline expansion. The startup, which offers a range of footwear products, aims to expand its offline presence, targeting partnerships with 2,000 multi-brand outlets in tier I and II cities in India. Yoho also plans to expand internationally to markets including the Middle East, Africa, and the US.
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Gulf Capital makes third exit move within five months
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1y ago
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UAE-based private equity firm Gulf Capital has made its third exit move within five months by exiting a company that was part of its third buyout fund's portfolio. The firm manages over $2.4 billion in assets and is currently raising its fourth buyout fund. Gulf Capital has been actively making monetization moves to further expand its investment portfolio.
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