TNI’s private equity practice is one of the oldest and most respected franchises in the GCC. Currently TNI invests in attractive private equity opportunities through TNI Growth Capital Fund I (GCF I), a growth and buyout fund, and proprietary investments. TNI has a private equity track record spanning over 15 years, the longest of any institutional private equity house in the region. The extensive experience of TNI professionals enhances its ability to structure and execute highly complex transactions in an expedient fashion.
TNI GCF I is a growth and buyout fund targeting family businesses primarily based within the GCC. The Fund holds five portfolio companies, including Depa United Group, L’Azurde, Emaar MGF, Dubai Contracting Company and Project Intensity. The Fund has had three exits and has delivered an aggregate IRR of 78%. TNI has also made over two dozen investments through its proprietary book, and has successfully exited many of these at an aggregate IRR of 41% over a 15 year period.
TNI has invested in a diversified portfolio of assets including consumer & retail, oil & gas, contracting & real estate, financial & business services, telecom & media, and others. Through different market cycles, the TNI team and processes have demonstrated resilience and far-sightedness, both in terms of entry as well as exit decisions. The TNI investment team has shown a deep understanding of investment nuances, combined with regional know-how and relationships, to generate extraordinary returns for its investor base.
Investment decisions undergo a rigorous investment process, which includes ascertaining industry dynamics, understanding the competitive landscape, pursuing the optimal operational structure, optimizing financial positions, and determining other factors. The seasoned investment committee advises the investment team based on the macro-economic environment, exposure to certain sectors and markets, and transaction structures to maximize long-term capital appreciation and risk mitigation.