Yayasan Sabah Group
Overview
Established in 1966, Yayasan Sabah Group is a state-owned investment holding company in Malaysia. Its primary objectives include providing education and educational facilities for all Malaysians in Sabah, promoting equitable distribution of economic wealth among the people in Sabah, and offering aid to charitable institutions and victims of natural disasters. Over the years, the Group has diversified its activities to meet the evolving needs of the state, encompassing sectors such as education, real estate, plantations, forestry, biotechnology, horticulture, fisheries, oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, tourism, conventions and exhibitions, media, retail, and technology. The Group's investment strategy focuses on growth, late-stage, and buyout opportunities, with a minimum investment size of $1,000,000 and a maximum of $50,000,000. Geographically, its investments are primarily concentrated in Malaysia. The industries of interest include education, real estate, plantations, forestry, biotechnology, horticulture, fisheries and food, oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, tourism, conventions and exhibitions, media, retail, and technology. Yayasan Sabah Group has a strong track record in supporting educational initiatives, having established institutions like Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Sabah (KTYS) and University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) to provide higher education opportunities. Additionally, the Group is recognized for its commitment to conservation and environmental sustainability, managing extensive forest reserves and conservation areas in Sabah. Its diverse portfolio and strategic investments contribute significantly to the economic and social development of the region.
Investment Focus
- Focus on sectors such as education, real estate, plantations, forestry, biotechnology, horticulture, fisheries and food, oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, tourism, conventions and exhibitions, media, retail, and technology
- Geographical focus on Malaysia
- Investment sizes ranging from $1,000,000 to $50,000,000
- Preference for growth, late-stage, and buyout opportunities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Yayasan Sabah Group invest in?
Yayasan Sabah Group invests in Technology, Real Estate, Media, Retail, Education and Transportation, and is based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Yayasan Sabah Group is listed as a sovereign wealth fund in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Yayasan Sabah Group invest at?
Yayasan Sabah Group backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Yayasan Sabah Group invest in?
Yayasan Sabah Group invests across Malaysia.
What companies has Yayasan Sabah Group invested in?
Yayasan Sabah Group's portfolio includes Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Sabah (KTYS), University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF), Innoprise Corporation Berhad, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Sabah State Education Fund, Tun Mustapha Gallery, Tun Fuad Stephens Borneo Research Library and Sabah Hakka Complex.
How do I contact Yayasan Sabah Group?
Yayasan Sabah Group's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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