Griffon Capital

Overview

Griffon Capital is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments in Iran. The firm offers a range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, debt raisings, restructuring, public offerings, strategic advice, and seed and start-up funding. With over 100 years of combined investment experience, Griffon Capital has advised on transactions totaling over £2.1 billion across various sectors. The firm's team is committed to providing bespoke, senior-partner led services, focusing on understanding client objectives and building lasting relationships. Griffon Capital's expertise spans multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, transportation, industrial manufacturing, retail, education, agriculture, construction, and pharmaceuticals. The firm has been involved in over £600 million of direct and corporate real estate transactions in the past five years. Griffon Capital's investment approach is characterized by a rigorous bottom-up analysis of each company investment, aiming to achieve long-term capital growth and risk-adjusted returns. The firm launched the Griffon Iran Flagship Fund in 2016, targeting UK, European, and GCC high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors, with a goal of attracting an estimated €100 million by year-end. This fund focuses on investing predominantly in the Tehran Stock Exchange and Iran Fara Bourse, providing a well-regulated and transparent platform for foreign capital to invest in Iran's public equity market. Griffon Capital's strength lies in its robust operating platform, developed to serve institutional investors, featuring a high-caliber team with deep local market expertise and international financial pedigree. The firm's governance culture is defined by global best practices in risk management, compliance, and reporting. Griffon Capital is backed by a group of strategic shareholders, including European family offices and investment companies, reflecting its strong financial position and commitment to delivering value to its clients. The firm's team is dedicated to a continual process of learning and improvement, applying a meticulous 'hands-on' approach to each engagement, enabling exceptional diligence and efficient success. Griffon Capital's versatility and flexibility allow it to adapt to changing socio-economic climates, geographies, and industries, ensuring that it remains a valuable partner for clients seeking to navigate complex investment landscapes. The firm's client-led approach has resulted in increased involvement within the real estate sector, advising on numerous residential and commercial real estate investments. Griffon Capital's commitment to providing specialized and objective advice is evident in its extensive transactional experience across various sectors, assisting clients in achieving their goals through a range of advisory services. The firm's focus on building long-term relationships and finding creative solutions to complex problems underscores its dedication to delivering exceptional value to its clients. Griffon Capital's comprehensive service offering and experienced team make it a prominent player in the field of corporate finance advisory and private equity investments in Iran. Griffon Capital is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments in Iran. The firm offers a range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, debt raisings, restructuring, public offerings, strategic advice, and seed and start-up funding. With over 100 years of combined investment experience, Griffon Capital has advised on transactions totaling over £2.1 billion across various sectors. The firm's team is committed to providing bespoke, senior-partner led services, focusing on

Investment Focus

• High-net-worth individuals
• Family offices
• Institutional investors