Salaam Group
Overview
Salaam Group is a diversified investment firm operating across various sectors in Africa, including banking, energy, and real estate. The company has established a strong presence in Djibouti and has expanded its operations to several other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Salaam Group's portfolio encompasses a wide range of industries, reflecting its commitment to fostering economic growth and development across the continent. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as banking, energy, real estate, telecom, mobile money services, trade and logistics, insurance, edible oil, digital payments, construction, and printing. This diversified approach allows Salaam Group to leverage synergies between different industries and create value for its stakeholders. The company's investments span various stages, including growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability in the dynamic African market. Salaam Group's track record includes significant investments in Salaam African Bank, Salaam Investment Bank Kenya Limited, Salaam Real Estate, Salaam Center, Tamini Insurance, FoodEx, Waafi, Fuelstor, Phoenix Commercial Bank, Ukab Freezone, Waafi Bank, Swift Stevedoring, Artistic Printing Enterprise, and Buruuj Group. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting businesses that contribute to the economic development and diversification of the African continent. Salaam Group's philosophy centers on fostering creative thinking and practical solutions for business development, aiming to address pressing challenges through its investments and generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.
Investment Focus
- High potential for growth
- Alignment with Salaam Group's strategic objectives
- Positive social and environmental impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Salaam Group invest in?
Salaam Group invests in Energy, Real Estate, Banking, Insurance, Construction and Telecom, and is based in Djibouti, Djibouti. Salaam Group is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Salaam Group invest at?
Salaam Group backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Salaam Group invest in?
Salaam Group invests across Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Rwanda.
Who are the partners at Salaam Group?
Team members listed for Salaam Group include Mohamed Bahdon (Executive Director - In charge of the Insurance Vertical) and Abdi Ali (Director of Special Projects).
What companies has Salaam Group invested in?
Salaam Group's portfolio includes Salaam African Bank, Salaam Investment Bank Kenya Limited, Salaam Real Estate, Salaam Center, Tamini Insurance, FoodEx, Waafi and Fuelstor.
How do I contact Salaam Group?
Salaam Group's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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