Samena Capital

Samena Capital is a principal investment group established in 2008, targeting opportunities across various asset classes in the Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East, and North Africa, collectively referred to as the SAMENA region. Founded by notable investors from this area, the firm has successfully raised approximately US$1.1 billion in assets and has achieved around US$500 million in capital returns through over 40 full and partial exits. Currently, Samena Capital manages total capital commitments of about US$700 million, employing three primary investment strategies: private equity, direct investments, and credit.

Wassim Moukahhal

Managing Director

Shirish Saraf

Founder and Vice Chairman

15 past transactions

Medlife

Debt Financing in 2020
Medlife is India’s value-centric company for requesting pick up of prescription so that home-delivery of medicines is made possible. The app is user-friendly and easy to use, through which you can get medicines delivered right to your doorstep & save while you do so. 3 simple steps to order from Medlife - you upload the prescription, we collect the original from your address & deliver the medicines at your doorstep. All this within a maximum span of 24 hours. They deliver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai & Varanasi.

LEAP India

Series C in 2019
LEAP India is a supply chain solutions company that specializes in providing comprehensive logistics and inventory management services. The company operates an online platform designed to facilitate supply chain management, focusing on returnable packaging and equipment pooling. This includes a range of materials such as wooden pallets, plastic containers, wooden boxes, and metal wire mesh, which are essential for various sectors in the storage and transfer of products. By addressing the logistics challenges faced by fast-moving consumer goods companies, LEAP India aims to enhance efficiency in supply chain operations and support businesses in meeting their logistical needs.

HappyFresh

Series C in 2019
HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.

Bloom Hotels

Series B in 2018
Bloom Hotels is a hospitality company based in Delhi, India, that owns and operates a chain of hotels and restaurants across the country. The company focuses on delivering quality hospitality services, offering amenities such as free Wi-Fi, breakfast, rain showers, and cloud beds. By prioritizing comfort and convenience, Bloom Hotels aims to provide guests with affordable accommodations in prime locations, enhancing the overall travel experience.

Virtus Medical Holding

Venture Round in 2018
Virtus brings together congenial health professionals from a diverse array of healthcare disciplines to provide a full range of healthcare services, from wellness and prevention to treatment and rehabilitation, for people of different ages and at different stages of the health cycle. Virtus’ priority in patient-centred care coordination can be seen through the implementation of an integrated medical tower, a custom clinic management system and a health consultant team.

Softlogic Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2018
Softlogic Holdings PLC is a prominent conglomerate based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operating across various sectors including information and communications technology (ICT), healthcare, retail, financial services, automobiles, and leisure. The company’s ICT division distributes a wide range of technology products such as personal computers, mobile devices, and network infrastructure, while also offering software solutions tailored for healthcare clients. In the retail sector, Softlogic sells consumer electronics, branded apparel, and home appliances, and operates quick service restaurants. The automotive segment focuses on selling imported SUVs. Additionally, Softlogic provides financial and insurance services, manages resorts and hotels, and develops residential properties. With a diverse portfolio, the company generates most of its revenue from its retail operations and continues to expand its influence in both local and international markets. Founded in 1991, Softlogic remains committed to growth in its core sectors.

U GRO Capital

Private Equity Round in 2017
U GRO Capital is a fintech platform dedicated to providing business loans tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across eight specific sectors, including healthcare, education, chemicals, food processing, hospitality, electrical equipment, auto components, and light engineering. The company offers both secured and unsecured loan solutions, aiming to meet the diverse capital needs of these businesses. U GRO Capital emphasizes a deep understanding of the sectors it serves, supported by an integrated technology and analytics framework, to create a comprehensive SME financing platform.

Anghami

Series B in 2016
Anghami is a digital music streaming platform based in Jounieh, Lebanon, that offers a vast library of Arabic and international songs for streaming and offline listening. Established in 2011, the company primarily serves customers in the Middle East and North Africa and boasts the largest licensed music catalog in the region. Anghami collaborates with major Arabic music labels, including Rotana, Melody, and Mazzika, as well as international giants like Universal, Sony, and Warner. The platform is designed to cater specifically to the musical preferences of its audience, ensuring a diverse range of content from both established and independent artists. With a strategic partnership with MBC Group, Anghami continues to grow its user base and expand its offerings in the competitive digital music landscape.

HappyFresh

Series B in 2016
HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.

Tejas Networks

Private Equity Round in 2016
Tejas Networks India, Ltd. develops optical transmission products and solutions. It offers Ethernet over SDH/SONET products, carrier Ethernet over NG-SDH/SONET, carrier Ethernet switching equipment, generation optical transport equipment, C/DWDM access platforms, Ethernet cards, multi-service provisioning platforms, bandwidth provisioning equipment, and SDH/SONET multiplexer equipment. The company provides software solutions, including TejEMS, an element management system that provides integrated management of network elements in an intelligent optical network; and TejNES, an embedded network element software suite resident in each network element provides control and management of individual network elements. It also offers various services, including network planning, design, and optimization; network installation, commissioning, testing, and program management; customer support and post sales activities; and training, and system integration. The company's products are used in various applications, including access networks, regional backbone, wireless backhaul, Ethernet LAN over SDH WAN, customer premise equipment, multiple-ADMs, and wideband DXC. It serves carriers/ service providers, Internet service providers/cable MSOs, Utilities, PTTs, cellular operators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

RAK Ceramics

Post in 2014
RAK Ceramics is a ceramic brand specialising in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles and sanitaryware. Their products are available in wood effect, cement effect, marble effect, metallic effect, pattern effect, plain effect, and stone effect.

Mahindra Rise

Post in 2014
Mahindra Rise is a diversified company that operates in various sectors, including automotive components, trade, retail and logistics, financial services, information technology, and infrastructure development. It manufactures and markets utility and light commercial vehicles, along with two and three-wheelers, contributing significantly to the automotive industry. The company also has a robust farm equipment division that produces and sells agricultural tractors and offers supply chain services for the food processing sector. Additionally, Mahindra Rise operates agri centers and provides diesel generators and engines. Established in 2010, Mahindra Partners serves as the private equity and corporate venture capital arm of the Mahindra Group, managing over USD 1 billion in assets. Its investments focus on logistics, healthcare, and renewable energy, with a presence in both India and Silicon Valley, supporting early-stage technology startups.

Flemingo

Private Equity Round in 2014
Flemingo is a duty free and travel retail operators with a focus on emerging markets. Flemingo operates across different formats like duty free shops in airports, borders, downtown and seaports.

RAK Logistics

Private Equity Round in 2013
RAK Logistics is warehouse and distribution company that can support all aspects of our clients supply chain transport.

Ballarpur Industries

Private Equity Round in 2011
Ballarpur Industries (BILT) is the paper and pulp manufacturer of writing and printing (W&P) paper.
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