YBA Kanoo Group
Overview
YBA Kanoo Group, established in 1890, is one of the largest independent family-owned multinational businesses in the Middle East. With a diverse portfolio spanning shipping, logistics, travel, industrial and energy, capital, and real estate sectors, the group has a significant presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as operations in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The group's investment arm, Kanoo Capital, focuses on managing a wide range of investments, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure, aiming to achieve sustainable growth and strong long-term risk-adjusted returns. Additionally, Kanoo Ventures, founded in 2022, serves as the direct equity investing and partnering platform for YBA Kanoo, targeting innovative and growth-oriented companies both within the GCC and globally.
Investment Focus
- Strong alignment with YBA Kanoo's strategic sectors
- Potential for long-term growth and value creation
- Established operations in target geographical regions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does YBA Kanoo Group invest in?
YBA Kanoo Group invests in Healthcare, Energy, Industrials, Logistics, Oil Field Services and Petrochemicals, and is based in Manama, Bahrain. YBA Kanoo Group is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does YBA Kanoo Group invest at?
YBA Kanoo Group backs companies at Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 100M.
Which regions does YBA Kanoo Group invest in?
YBA Kanoo Group invests across United Kingdom, India, France, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
What companies has YBA Kanoo Group invested in?
YBA Kanoo Group's portfolio includes Maersk, BDP International, BASF, Johnson Arabia, Akzo Nobel, Bahrain Airport Services, National Bank of Bahrain and Gulf Hotels Group.
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