3rd MENA Private Markets Investment Breakfast
The 3rd MENA Private Markets Investment Breakfast is an annual event co-hosted by CMS UAE and Pedersen & Partners. The audience will consist of senior decision-makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Institutional Investors, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and portfolio companies active across the MENA region.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Ballroom
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Co-Chairs:
Michael Al-Nassir, Partner & Head of Private Equity APMEA, Pedersen & Partners
Graham Conlon, Partner and Head of Corporate, Middle East, CMS UAE
Panellists:
Kholoud Almohammadi, Director, Investments, Stride Ventures
Samy Labbouz, Private Equity, MENA, BlueFive Capital
Yaser Moustafa, Head of Emerging Market Private Investments, Janus Henderson Investors
Andrei Rotaru, Managing Director & Head of Middle East, Gaw Capital
Matthew Singh, Chief Investment Officer, Emirates Growth Fund
Panel discussion topics:
Our panel will discuss, among other relevant topics, the outlook for and latest trends in private markets investment and project and acquisition finance, as well as strategic M&A and capital raising activities across key target sectors in the MENA region, including infrastructure, technology, healthcare, consumer products and financial services. The discussion will focus on:
- Valuations in MENA Private Markets: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in the region, considering external factors such as market volatility, the availability of private credit, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, interest rates and inflation, the energy transition and the regional geopolitical landscape.
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Exploring effective exit strategies tailored to the local context, including IPOs, trade sales and secondary buyouts, to maximise returns and mitigate risks.
- Value Creation: Portfolio management, change management, the significance of human capital and ESG considerations in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.