The Olayan Group

The Olayan Group, founded in 1947 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, operates as a family office with a diverse investment portfolio. The firm focuses on sectors such as consumer and retail, healthcare, biotech, financial services, energy, and technology. It also engages in real estate investments, including multifamily housing, office buildings, and hotels. The Olayan Group's U.S. affiliate, Olayan America Corporation, established in 1995, is based in New York City and provides investment advisory services, primarily concentrating on North and South America. OAC manages a significant portfolio of public and private equities across various sectors, supported by a team of equity analysts and specialists in legal, accounting, corporate communications, and business development.

David Syriani

Managing Director, Head of Private Equity Directs, Americas

6 past transactions

Pure Harvest Smart Farms

Venture Round in 2022
Pure Harvest Smart Farms is a Dubai-based company specializing in the production and sale of organic tomatoes and other premium fruits and vegetables. It operates in the challenging climates of the Arab Gulf region, utilizing advanced controlled-environment agriculture technologies. The company is committed to sustainable agriculture and aims to enhance food security by implementing innovative growing techniques and horticultural best practices. By focusing on year-round production, Pure Harvest seeks to provide affordable, high-quality fresh produce to meet the demands of the local market.

Lyve Global

Convertible Note in 2022
Developer of an integrated logistics services platform intended to reimagine logistics as an enabler of digital transformation and business innovation. The company's platform offers a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated, all-in-one B2B SaaS solutions that cover every touchpoint in the value chain from order to payment to delivery, enabling businesses to amlessly integrate digital solutions into their customer experiences and operations, enhancing efficiency and customer engagement.

PurposeBuilt Brands

Secondary Market in 2022
PurposeBuilt Brands, originally founded as Weiman in 1941, operates as a manufacturer and distributor of premium specialty cleaning products designed for both consumer and commercial use. The company offers a diverse range of cleaners for various surfaces, including stainless steel, granite, glass cooktops, leather, and wood furniture, as well as solutions for surgical instrument decontamination and preservation. PurposeBuilt Brands has achieved growth for 40 consecutive years by focusing on consumer and customer needs, leveraging its expertise in chemical formulation and manufacturing. Its commitment to providing safe, effective products that also minimize environmental impact underpins its reputation in the specialty cleaning market.

CloudPay

Funding Round in 2021
CloudPay Solutions Limited specializes in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) payroll solutions, providing a comprehensive platform for managed global payroll services tailored for multinational organizations. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Salisbury, United Kingdom, with additional offices in several countries, CloudPay delivers end-to-end payroll management through a unified platform that ensures compliance and consistency across over 130 countries and in more than twenty-five languages. The company’s innovative approach streamlines payroll processes, reduces operational costs, and enhances visibility for organizations, making it a leader in the industry. CloudPay's expertise has been recognized through various awards, including accolades for its technology and service excellence. The company previously operated under the name Patersons Payroll Solutions Limited until its rebranding in 2012.

Lyve Global

Series B in 2020
Developer of an integrated logistics services platform intended to reimagine logistics as an enabler of digital transformation and business innovation. The company's platform offers a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated, all-in-one B2B SaaS solutions that cover every touchpoint in the value chain from order to payment to delivery, enabling businesses to amlessly integrate digital solutions into their customer experiences and operations, enhancing efficiency and customer engagement.

obopay

Series D in 2008
Obopay lets consumers and businesses purchase, pay, and transfer money through any mobile phone using Obopay’s mobile application, text message, mobile Web, or Obopay.com. Obopay works on any mobile phone and any carrier in the U.S. Obopay’s prepaid MasterCard works with any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. Obopay has partnerships with Citi, Fidelity Information Services, MasterCard MoneySend, Bancorp, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and RIM. Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India whose service launched in March, 2008. Obopay India has announced partnerships with YES Bank, Aircel, BPL and Tata Indicom.
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