Alliances

Strategic International Alliances

3i, the world leader in private equity and venture capital, is an anchor investor in Ithmar Fund II. Ithmar also has a strategic international alliance with this global leader, who manages over US$ 11 billion.

This unique strategic alliance with 3i gives Ithmar a unique advantage in terms of proprietary dealflow, investment advice and best in class corporate governance.

 

Profile of 3i

Established in 1945, listed on the London Stock Exchange and became a member of the FTSE 100 Index in 1994. Its current market cap is approximately US$ 8 billion. 3i is a world leading investment company in private equity and venture capital, active across all stages from early stage to growth capital and buy-outs. It is currently managing over US$ 16 billion in assets and invests about US$ 25 billion a year in some of the most exciting and ambitious companies in the world. 3i operates from 29 local offices in 14 countries and has 250 investment professionals around the world. 3i has a long term track record of growth relapsed IRR of 44%.

In recent years realized IRR on exit of buy-out investments made since 2001 is about 69%. Aquisitions Monthly a leading private equity magazine has voted 3i as the “European Midmarket firm of the year-2004”

Visit:  www.3i.com

Strategic Regional Shareholder

Ithmar capital comprises a number of strategic regional shareholders and investors spanning the whole of the GCC, across a number of segments including governmental institutions, financial institutions, family offices and high net worth individuals.