About Us

We believe in impact-driven investment and creating enduring value for our shareholders and the communities we serve.

Vision

Fajr Capital was established in 2008 on the basis of a shared vision:

Building a world-class indigenous investment platform

Linking ethical finance to the real economy by investing in growth businesses across the Middle East and Southeast Asia

Promoting an impact-focused and values-based collective approach to private equity

Integrating social responsibility and firm values into the business model and giving back through the Fajr Capital Foundation

Advancing the Islamic financial services through both performance and authenticity

Fajr Capital is a leading Dubai-based private equity firm. We invest in high-growth companies and support their long-term strategic, financial and operational development.

Investment Approach

We believe in values-based and impact-driven investment. Fajr Capital’s partnership-centric investment philosophy is based on the principle of “investing in what we know, where we know, and with whom we know.” We believe that successful investment strategies focus on creating enduring value for all our stakeholders – from our shareholders and employees to the communities we serve.

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Geographic Footprint

Together with our portfolio companies, Fajr Capital today employs over 15,000 people across growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia – including Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Social Impact

Social impact is the very essence and foundation of our work. Fajr Capital Foundation focuses on advancing sustainable models for social and economic development in the communities we serve. We at Fajr Capital also assist our portfolio companies with developing clear CSR policies, which creates a renewed focus across the company towards making a positive social impact.

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Global Awards

Fajr Capital has received multiple global and industry accolades for our pioneering work including:

  • 2017

    Best Private Equity House in the Middle East, 2017 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards

    2017

  • 2017

    Private Equity Deal of the Year (Middle East), 2017 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards

    2017

    2016

  • 2016

    Global Islamic Economy Award for Finance, 2016, Global Islamic Economy Summit

    2017

    2015

  • 2015

    Lifetime Achievement Award, 2015, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

    2016

    2015

  • 2015

    Best Private Equity House in the Middle East, 2015, EMEA Finance Achievement Awards

    2015

    2015

  • 2015

    Best Private Equity Firm in the Middle East, 2015, Global M&A Network

    2015

    2015

  • 2015

    Private Equity Deal of the Year (MENA region), 2015, National Petroleum Service, Global M&A Network

    2015

    2014

  • 2014

    Best Islamic Private Equity Firm, 2014, The Asset Triple A Awards

    2015