Istithmar World Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Inactive

  • Professionals
  • 5

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 61

  • Portfolio
  • 1

  • Exits
  • 39

Exits

Istithmar World General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2003, Istithmar World was a private equity firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm invested in medium to large-sized companies operating in the consumer, financial services, and industrial sectors.

Business Details

Year Founded
2003
Investor Status
Out of Business
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • The Galleries 4, Level 6
  • Downtown Jebel Ali
  • Dubai United Arab Emirates

Istithmar World Investments & Acquisitions (61)

Istithmar World’s most recent investment was a with Sky Fund I Irish. The deal was made on 18-Nov-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Sky Fund I Irish 18-Nov-2022 Air Generating Revenue
House of Fraser Beatties & Jenners Pension Scheme 14-Jun-2022 Buildings and Property
DW Travel 01-Jul-2021 Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
Old British Steel Pension Scheme 22-Oct-2020 Other Financial Services Generating Revenue
British American Tobacco (Portfolio of GBP 3.4 Billion of Insurance Liabilities) 01-Aug-2019 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
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Istithmar World Exits (39)

Istithmar World has made a total of 39 exits. Its latest exit was from Bumrungrad Hospital Dubai on 01-Jun-2023. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Bumrungrad Hospital Dubai 01-Jun-2023
DW Travel 01-Jun-2023
Gulf African Bank 01-Jun-2023
Inchcape Shipping Services 01-Jul-2022
Pension Insurance Corporation 01-May-2022 Secondary Transaction - Private
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Istithmar World Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Istithmar World Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Istithmar World FAQs

  • What is Istithmar World?

    Founded in 2003, Istithmar World was a private equity firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  • When was Istithmar World founded?

    Istithmar World was founded in 2003.

  • Where is Istithmar World headquartered?

    Istithmar World is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  • What is Istithmar World's total asset value?

    Istithmar World has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Istithmar World made?

    Istithmar World has made 61 investments.

  • What has Istithmar World invested in?

    Istithmar World has made numerous investments in companies like Sky Fund I Irish, House of Fraser Beatties & Jenners Pension Scheme, and DW Travel within the Air, Buildings and Property, and Commercial Services industries.

  • What has Istithmar World invested in recently?

    Istithmar World's latest investment was on 18-Nov-2022 in Sky Fund I Irish, a company within the Air industry.

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