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Samena Capital is a principal investment group focusing on the Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East, and North Africa, known as the SAMENA region. It manages alternative investment funds, strategically engaging in direct equity, co-investment, and debt-related opportunities to nurture high-growth businesses in these dynamic markets. The firm leverages deep regional knowledge to execute its specialized investment strategies.
Shirish Saraf founded the firm in 2008, headquartered in Dubai. Saraf recognized the significant economic potential and unique investment landscape across SAMENA geographies, envisioning a principal investing platform to partner with promising regional enterprises, leveraging specialized expertise for strategic development. This foundational insight shaped the firm's dedicated investment thesis.
It primarily caters to institutional and professional investors seeking disciplined growth exposure in its target markets. Samena Capital's vision is to be a key enabler of economic development across the SAMENA region, deploying capital into strategic sectors to foster sustainable business expansion and deliver long-term value to its stakeholders.
Key people at Samena Capital.
Samena Capital was founded in 2008 by V-Nee Yeh (Co-Founder & Honorary Chairman of Value Partners) and Ramiz Hasan (Co-Founder, COO) and Shirish Saraf (Founder & Vice Chairman) and Samir Fancy (Founder).
Samena Capital was founded in 2008 by V-Nee Yeh (Co-Founder & Honorary Chairman of Value Partners) and Ramiz Hasan (Co-Founder, COO) and Shirish Saraf (Founder & Vice Chairman) and Samir Fancy (Founder).
Key people at Samena Capital.
Samena Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series C in HappyFresh in April 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2019 | HappyFresh | $20.0M Series C | Mirae Asset Naver | 500 Startups, Beenext, Grab, LINE Ventures, Singha Ventures, Smdv, Vertex Ventures |
