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36%

Audited IRR

Over nearly 20 years

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2.65x

Gross MoIC

Capital multiplier

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$500M

Target Fund Size

For transformational growth

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80+

Transactions

Executed globally

WHY NAHDA CAPITAL

Investment Excellence

Nahda Capital Partners combines institutional discipline with operational excellence to build enduring champions across the GCC region.

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Exceptional Performance

Our audited +36% IRR across nearly 20 years demonstrates our consistent ability to deliver superior returns.

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Operational Expertise

We improve operations, expand sales, and drive digitalisation to transform companies into market leaders.

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Strategic Focus

Targeting industrialisation, healthcare, and food production sectors aligned with GCC's structural transformation.

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Institutional Standards

Rigorous investment process with comprehensive due diligence and active value creation monitoring.

PROVEN RESULTS

A Proven Track Record of Performance

Before launching Nahda Capital Partners, our team built an exceptional history of private equity performance, audited and verified by Grant Thornton. We generated outstanding returns, executed complex transactions, and built businesses into market leaders.

Gross IRR

36.35%

Net IRR to the investor (after fees & carry): 29.86%

Gross MoIC

2.65x

Net MoIC to the investor (after fees & carry): 2.21x

Selected Case Studies

MasMovil (Europe)

€13m scaled to €3.5bn IPO

29.6x MoIC, 93.6% IRR

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Geroresidencias (Europe)

Buy-and-build healthcare

6.8x MoIC, 31.1% IRR

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SOM Produce (Europe)

Leading live entertainment

2.8x MoIC, 19.1% IRR

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Global Branded Food (US)

Food carve-out

5.5x MoIC, 12.5% IRR

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Citizenship Invest (UAE)

Turnaround & sale

5.2x MoIC, 43.7% IRR

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OUR FOCUS

Investment Sectors

We focus on sectors aligned with GCC economic diversification initiatives, targeting businesses with strong fundamentals and transformation potential.

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Industrialization

12 Investments
32% Average IRR
OUR APPROACH

Investment Strategy

Our investment strategy is rooted in our extensive experience across the GCC region, focusing on sectors poised for significant growth and aligned with national visions across the Gulf.

Our Difference

  • Proven track record with +36% audited IRR over nearly 20 years
  • Deep regional networks and government relationships
  • Hands-on operational expertise and value creation capabilities
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Sector Focus

We target high-growth sectors aligned with GCC's strategic priorities: industrialization, healthcare, and food production & distribution.

  • Focus on sectors aligned with GCC economic diversification initiatives
  • Target companies with strong growth potential and market leadership capabilities
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Value Creation

We transform businesses through operational improvements, sales expansion, and digital transformation to build market leaders.

  • Implement operational excellence frameworks and digitalization strategies
  • Leverage our extensive networks to accelerate growth and open new markets
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Disciplined Approach

Our rigorous investment process combines global institutional standards with deep local market knowledge.

  • Thorough due diligence process with multi-stage investment committee approval
  • Active portfolio management with clear value creation milestones

Our Investment Process

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STEP 01

Deal Sourcing

Leveraging our extensive networks across the GCC to identify high-potential companies aligned with our investment criteria.

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STEP 02

Due Diligence

Comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic assessment to validate investment thesis and identify value creation opportunities.

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STEP 03

Value Creation

Implementing operational improvements, digital transformation, and strategic initiatives to accelerate growth and enhance profitability.

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STEP 04

Exit Strategy

Strategic planning for exit through trade sale, IPO, or secondary sale to maximize returns for all stakeholders.

Ready to Partner?

If you're a business owner or entrepreneur with a company that has strong growth potential in our target sectors, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Our Investment Team

Regulatory Notice and Disclaimer

Nahda Capital Partners Ltd is in the process of incorporation within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
The firm currently holds only an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).