VCBank is committed to capitalising on the unique opportunities that exist for venture capital based investment banking in the GCC and MENA regions.
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The Bank’s initial innovative investment products, projects and deals, which were successfully executed in 2006 and 2007, made excellent progress during 2008. The year 2008 also witnessed the successful placement and execution of several projects in various sectors.
VENTURE CAPITAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
VCBank, having identified a gap in GCC and MENA markets, is focused on harnessing the potential of the largely untapped business opportunities, which it believes, if leveraged effectively, can provide a stable stream of alternative investment opportunities for investors. In doing so, VCBank first looks to identify promising, early to mid-stage growth companies with significant market potential. VCBank puts in place innovative and sophisticated investment structures by which it can both reduce the risks traditionally associated with venture capital investing, while simultaneously ensuring its ability to provide investors with superior returns. Access to venture capital investments, not only offers VCBank’s clients opportunities in an under-invested niche asset class, but also enables them to play a positive role in the channelling of funds towards investment activities that stimulate real economic growth and further the development of regional economies.
New investments in 2008:
Progress of existing investments:
PRIVATE EQUITY & FINANCIAL ADVISORY
VCBank is uniquely positioned to source and invest in undervalued / under-funded companies across multiple industry sectors that are seeking access to capital and additional technical and operational support to facilitate growth and expansion. VCBank then takes an active role in ensuring the growth and success of each portfolio company through a hands-on management approach and effective cooperation at every level. While the GCC and MENA regions constitute its primary markets, VCBank will also invest in opportunities outside these regions, where and when an opportunity exists, to utilise the expertise and technologies of portfolio companies to add value and drive advancement in its primary markets of focus. In addition, VCBank offers clients comprehensive solutions to commercial and financial issues that ensure they can effectively analyse and respond to the opportunities and challenges which entrepreneurial companies consistently face.
New investments in 2008:
Progress of existing investments:
REAL ESTATE
Over the past several years, real estate investments in the MENA region has increasingly appealed to investors. VCBank recognises the role real estate plays in regional economies and follows a differentiated approach where it focuses on niche markets with strong fundamentals such as low income housing, and end-user based products. Through the use of this approach, the Bank also strives to manage the inherent risks associated with its real estate products by applying minimal amounts of leverage. VCBank, through its proven fundamental and value based investment philosophy, plans to capitalize on the current market situation whilst continuing to maintain its balanced and diversified strategy by offering superior risk adjusted returns to its client base.
New investments in 2008:
Progress of existing investments:
VENTURE CAPITAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
VCBank, having identified a gap in GCC and MENA markets, is focused on harnessing the potential of the largely untapped business opportunities, which it believes, if leveraged effectively, can provide a stable stream of alternative investment opportunities for investors. In doing so, VCBank first looks to identify promising, early to mid-stage growth companies with significant market potential. VCBank puts in place innovative and sophisticated investment structures by which it can both reduce the risks traditionally associated with venture capital investing, while simultaneously ensuring its ability to provide investors with superior returns. Access to venture capital investments, not only offers VCBank’s clients opportunities in an under-invested niche asset class, but also enables them to play a positive role in the channelling of funds towards investment activities that stimulate real economic growth and further the development of regional economies.
New investments in 2008:
| • | Venture Capital Fund Bahrain |
| • | German Orthopedic Hospital |
| • | The Lounge Serviced Offices Company |
Progress of existing investments:
PRIVATE EQUITY & FINANCIAL ADVISORY
VCBank is uniquely positioned to source and invest in undervalued / under-funded companies across multiple industry sectors that are seeking access to capital and additional technical and operational support to facilitate growth and expansion. VCBank then takes an active role in ensuring the growth and success of each portfolio company through a hands-on management approach and effective cooperation at every level. While the GCC and MENA regions constitute its primary markets, VCBank will also invest in opportunities outside these regions, where and when an opportunity exists, to utilise the expertise and technologies of portfolio companies to add value and drive advancement in its primary markets of focus. In addition, VCBank offers clients comprehensive solutions to commercial and financial issues that ensure they can effectively analyse and respond to the opportunities and challenges which entrepreneurial companies consistently face.
New investments in 2008:
| • | Lemissoler Maritime Company |
Progress of existing investments:
| • | Jordan Al Abyad Fertilizers & Chemicals Company (JAFCCO) |
| • | ITWorx Limited |
| • | Challenger Limited |
| • | MENA Small & Medium Enterprise Fund 1 |
REAL ESTATE
Over the past several years, real estate investments in the MENA region has increasingly appealed to investors. VCBank recognises the role real estate plays in regional economies and follows a differentiated approach where it focuses on niche markets with strong fundamentals such as low income housing, and end-user based products. Through the use of this approach, the Bank also strives to manage the inherent risks associated with its real estate products by applying minimal amounts of leverage. VCBank, through its proven fundamental and value based investment philosophy, plans to capitalize on the current market situation whilst continuing to maintain its balanced and diversified strategy by offering superior risk adjusted returns to its client base.
New investments in 2008:
| • | Jebel Ali Labour Accommodation |
| • | Difaaf – Reef Island |
| • | Great Harbour – Hidd |
Progress of existing investments:
| • | World Development Company |
| • | Jeddah Central District Regeneration |
| • | Omran Al Bahrain |
