Qalaa Holdings is a prominent investment company operating in Africa and the Middle East, focusing on sectors that drive economic growth and development. With investments totaling approximately US$ 9.5 billion, the company concentrates on five core industries: energy, transportation, agrifoods, mining, and cement. By transitioning to a business model that emphasizes longer holding periods and divesting from non-core investments, Qalaa Holdings aims to enhance value creation and sustainability in its portfolio. The firm leverages its extensive experience as a leading private equity player to build businesses that meet the needs of over 1.3 billion consumers across regions, including Egypt and parts of East and North Africa. Qalaa Holdings prioritizes innovation and strategic growth in its investment approach.
Managing Director, Head of Transportation and Logistics and Board Member
4 past transactions
Sphinx Glass
Private Equity Round in 2013
Sphinx glass is an independent float glass manufacturer established in Egypt in 2008 by Glassworks, a platform company of Citadel Capital, the leading private equity firm in the Middle-East and Africa with other co-investors. Sphinx Glass uses PPG Industries' know-how, a leader in float glass technology, to produce superior glazing, automotive and silvering quality products under strict international standards. With years of experience in the field, Sphinx professional team began taking steady steps into making Sphinx Glass one of the leading manufacturers of float glass in the region. They have been working diligently to ensure that all customer requirements, no matter the customer capacity, are met efficiently.
ASEC Cement
Acquisition in 2010
ASEC Cement is a holding company focused on investments in emerging cement markets across the Middle East and North Africa. Established in November 2005 by Citadel Capital, a prominent private equity firm in the region, ASEC Cement provides growth capital for cement plants in high-demand areas, including Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Sudan, and Kurdistan. The company's objective is to meet the rising demand for building materials in these markets, contributing to the development of infrastructure and construction sectors in the region.
El Rashidi El Mizan
Acquisition in 2007
Started in Cairo in 1889 as a small family business, El Rashidi El Mizan now stands as a leading food producer in the MENA region with one of the strongest brand names in Egypt. The Olayan Group acquired the company in 2015. El Rashidi El Mizan’s indulgently healthy products now serve over 50 markets. The brand has become synonymous with quality and innovation, with consumer loyalty and awareness of products standing at 90%. The company began in the Halawa and Tahini markets, always providing people with product innovations that embedded the brand in the culture. The brand stands for heritage, quality and Egyptian "goodness." With over a century of expertise in sesame-based products, we capitalized on the strong equity of the brand and ventured into new categories including jam, tomato paste, honey, and molasses. Our vision: To bring quality, nutritious foods, at a great value to as many people as possible. Our brand promise: We meet everyday needs for food with quality, nutritious products that deliver great taste and value to help people get the best out of their day.
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