Investcorp discusses investment in private businesses
MANAMA, March 16, 2016
Investcorp, a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products, discussed partnership opportunities that support growth of private and family-owned businesses in Turkey at its conference in Istanbul.
The conference, titled 'Investcorp Partners Meeting,' was attended by more than 50 guests.
Speaking at the event were investment professionals who shared knowledge on investment trends and thought leadership in the private equity industry.
The significance of strategic partnerships in boosting the growth of family businesses, through the provision of financial capital, as well as operational and portfolio management expertise, were also discussed.
Mohammed Al Ardhi, Investcorp’s executive chairman, highlighted Investcorp’s history, its vision and growth strategy.
He also discussed current investments in Turkey and opportunities that can help Turkish companies grow across the region and internationally.
“Investcorp has been investing in family businesses and private companies around the world for over thirty years. Originally established as a bridge between the Gulf and the West, we are now on an ambitious growth journey to more than double our assets in the medium term,” said Al Ardhi.
“Since 2007, we have made investments in four different companies, and have succeeded in building a strong network and understanding of the Turkish market. Turkey is one of the largest economies in the MENA region, with strong market fundamentals and a solid private sector, and we remain excited about the country’s potential for growth,” he said.
Among the topics discussed at the conference were the economic outlook of the Gulf, Europe and US, as well as best practices in corporate investments. - TradeArabia News Service
