Global Lebanese Investors (GLI)

Overview

Global Lebanese Investors (GLI) is an association comprising leading Lebanese investors both in Lebanon and globally, with the mission to foster sustainable growth in the Lebanese economy. Established under the vision of its Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Choucair, GLI seeks to unite Lebanese businessmen to play a pivotal role in revitalizing Lebanon as an economic hub in the region. The association focuses on enhancing the role of Lebanese investors as active contributors to Lebanon's economic development by facilitating the exchange of ideas, experiences, and investment opportunities. GLI's strategy involves promoting public-private partnerships (PPP) as a primary mechanism for rebuilding Lebanon's infrastructure and essential services. The association supports government entities with technical expertise, investor networks, and feedback on PPP policies and frameworks. Additionally, GLI aims to unite the global Lebanese investor network by providing a platform for Lebanese investors to connect, collaborate, and explore joint opportunities across borders. This includes facilitating cross-sector synergies through mergers, acquisitions, capital injections, and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, GLI is committed to supporting and expanding Lebanese investment interests by protecting and promoting the interests of Lebanese investors worldwide through advocacy, representation, and shared initiatives. The association identifies, develops, and promotes promising investment opportunities in Lebanon and abroad, acting as a liaison between Lebanese investors and government institutions to ensure alignment with the broader economic vision. Through these efforts, GLI strives to contribute significantly to Lebanon's economic growth and development. Investment Requirements: GLI seeks investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million, focusing on sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, media, education, tourism, transportation, construction, and pharmaceuticals. The association is particularly interested in opportunities that align with its mission to promote sustainable economic growth in Lebanon and strengthen the global Lebanese investor network. Year Founded: GLI was established under the vision of its Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Choucair, who regards the private sector in Lebanon as its most important economic pillar. The association aims to unite Lebanese businessmen to play a major role in bringing Lebanon back as an economic capital in the region and building strong alliances between Lebanese businessmen in Lebanon and abroad. Portfolio Companies: GLI's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, media, education, tourism, transportation, construction, and pharmaceuticals. The association focuses on investments that contribute to sustainable economic growth in Lebanon and strengthen the global Lebanese investor network.