The Finance World Magazine| Edition: May 2023

Special Report
ASSET MANAGEMENT
COMPANIES IN THE UAE
Gulf Capital
Dr. Karim El Solh
Co-Founder & CEO
Gulf Capital has recently received a Full
Asset Management License from the Financial
Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi
and established its global headquarters in
ADGM.
Launched in Abu Dhabi in
2006, Gulf Capital has rapidly
emerged as a leading alternative
investment firm with $2.5B
in assets under management (AUM).
With offices across the UAE, Saudi
Arabia, Egypt, and Singapore, Gulf
Capital has been at the forefront of
investment opportunities in growth
markets across private equity, private
debt, and real estate.
At the heart of Gulf Capital’s success
is its ability to partner with dynamic
entrepreneurs and exceptional management
teams, providing them with growth
capital, strategic advice, and operational
expertise to build market-leading
businesses. Over the past sixteen years,
Gulf Capital has leveraged its extensive
network of contacts and deep industry
expertise to create a portfolio of highly
successful investments across diverse
sectors, including technology and
fintech, healthcare, business services,
and consumer and sustainability.
Gulf Capital’s commitment to
world-class governance, industry
best practices, and sustainability has
earned it a reputation as a socially
conscious alternative investment firm.
The company’s mission is to generate
sustainable and superior performance
for its institutional investors and key
stakeholders by building value through
responsible investment strategies and
thoughtful risk management.
Recent developments have seen Gulf
Capital receive a Full Asset Management
License from the Financial Services
Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi and
establish its global headquarters in the
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
The company has also opened new
offices in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, and Singapore
to capture the rising growth along
the West-East Asia corridor. These
developments underscore Gulf Capital’s
continued commitment to expanding its
global footprint and delivering superior
returns to its investors.
With 47 employees, including 17
investment professionals, Gulf Capital
has a highly experienced and talented
team of individuals who bring a wealth
of industry knowledge to the firm. Gulf
Capital’s thematic investment approach,
which focuses on identifying and
investing in key growth sectors, has
proven highly effective in generating
attractive returns for investors.
Overall, Gulf Capital’s success is a
testament to its disciplined investment
approach, deep industry expertise, and
unwavering commitment to responsible
and sustainable investment practices. As
the firm continues to expand its global
presence and identify new investment
opportunities, investors can expect to
see continued strong performance and
attractive returns.
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