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Orascom TMT Investments operates as a holding company primarily focused on strategic investments across the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors. The entity identifies high-growth opportunities within these fields, aiming to develop them into market-leading global businesses. Its core approach involves active participation in building and managing diverse ventures, leveraging operational management expertise to realize their potential in various markets.
The company's roots trace back to Orascom Telecom Holding, established in 1997 by Naguib Sawiris, before evolving into Orascom Telecom Media & Technologies (OTMT) in 2011. Sawiris, an accomplished figure in the telecom industry, initiated the enterprise with an insight to capitalize on the nascent growth of telecommunications in emerging markets. His extensive background provided a strong foundation for the company's strategy of expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Businesses under the Orascom TMT Investments umbrella serve a broad customer base, predominantly in developing and emerging markets spanning the Middle East and Africa. The company's overarching vision centers on contributing to sustainable economic development by transforming opportunities into impactful enterprises. It seeks to maximize long-term value for its stakeholders while fostering positive social and economic contributions in the regions it serves.
Orascom TMT Investments has 4 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $15.0M Other Equity in Joyent in October 2014.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2014 | Joyent | $15.0M Other Equity | — | Charles Beeler, Epic Ventures, Intel Capital, LGI Ventures |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Joyent | $15.0M Series E | — | Intel Capital, EL Dorado Ventures, Epic Ventures, LGI Ventures |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Joyent | $85.0M Other Equity | Orascom TMT Investments | Matthew KEY |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Joyent | $85.0M Series D | Orascom TMT Investments | Intel Capital, Telefonica Digital |