Track Record
Empowering Businesses with Smarter Financial Solutions
Proven Track Record
The Success Strategy
Our tailored and agile offering is the provision of alternative investment solutions that will achieve the objectives of our investors. To deliver on that aim, we have a firm commitment to excellence; seeking, employing and developing the careers of the region’s most talented investment professionals.
years of combined team experience
Our proprietary deals are uniquely sourced
Creatively structured transactions, mitigating risk for investors while achieving attractive returns
A superior track record for post-acquisition management of investments
Intimate knowledge of GCC markets and an exceptional network of partners
Why Audacia
Key Highlights
Building on its strong shareholder base, its experienced management team and its flawless reputation, Audacia Capital has been able to develop a robust deal flow and a diversified revenue stream across a broad spectrum of industries.
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Investments
Al Safadi
Established in 2000, Al Safadi restaurant has become a well-known brand in the UAE and GCC, with a reputation for high-quality, value-oriented Lebanese casual dining. Al Safadi currently operates three dine-in restaurants in Dubai (UAE), as well as an extremely large, 5,600sqm dine-in restaurant in Erbil (Iraq).
- Investment Date: April 2015
- Sector: Food & Beverage
- Region: UAE and Iraq
- Status: Partial Exit
Neuro Spinal Hospital
Neuro Spinal Hospital is a leading specialist hospital in the GCC, recognised for providing advanced neurosurgical, spinal and orthopaedic care. Established in 2002 by Dr. Abdul Karim Msaddi, an expert neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience and recognised as one of the top surgeons in the region, Neuro Spinal Hospital currently operates a 39-bed facility on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai. The hospital is expanding to a new 120-bed facility in Dubai Research Park and is expected to commence operations in Q4 2018.
- Investment Date: December 2016
- Sector: Healthcare
- Region: UAE
- Status: Exited
Beauty Clinics
Established in 2004 by Dr. Anis Faris, Beauty Clinics is one of the most renowned cosmetic centers in Riyadh offering plastic surgery procedures. Recently the Founder relocated to a new 4,000 sqm premises on Al Olaya road and signed an exclusive agreement for the Kingdom with “Clinica Joelle”, a leading beauty brand in the GCC, to offer clients a one stop shop destination including cosmetic non-surgical and surgical solutions. The clinic’s full launch is expected by Q4 2018.
- Investment Date: December 2017
- Sector: Healthcare
- Region: KSA
- Status: Exited
Ekar
Ekar provides a cost-effective alternative to the conventional car rental model by offering a ‘pay-by-the-hour’ pricing scheme. The company has been recognized as the #1 UAE start-up to watch by Forbes magazine. Ekar was recently awarded the RTA car-sharing tender, giving up to five years’ exclusivity to the company. Currently, Ekar’s exclusive clients include Etihad Airways, Emirates Airline, RTA and DMCC.
- Investment Date: December 2016
- Sector: Technology
- Region: UAE
- Status: Exited
YAP
YAP is a new fintech offering a one stop shop solution for individuals/enterprises’ financial services needs including payment and financial planning. The solution allows the creation of a principle IBAN for any user and virtual accounts related to this IBAN to accommodate for various requirements. YAP is the first fintech to secure an IBAN sponsorship from a leading bank in the UAE. The product will first launch in the UAE in Q4 2018.
- Investment Date: October 2017
- Sector: Technology
- Region: UAE
- Status: In Portfolio
Proventus (Residential Project)
Project Proventus is an investment vehicle with the main objective of developing two different affordable residential properties in Dubai. The two plots have been secured in strategic locations in International City and in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Construction is underway, with completion expected in summer 2018 for International City and early 2019 for JVC.
- Investment Date: October 2015
- Sector: Real Estate
- Region: UAE
- Status: Exited
Asics / Danone Headquarters (Amsterdam)
Asics and Danone are the tenants of two built-to-suit, state-of-the-art ‘intelligent’ office buildings in Hoofddorp in Amsterdam, which are scheduled to be completed in Q4 2018 and Q1 2019. The properties carry 10-year leases for the tenants, both of which are renewable for a further 10 years. The two buildings are located on adjacent plots and were previously owned by the developer – RED Company. Located in south west Amsterdam, the assets are just four minutes from Schiphol International Airport and 11 minutes from Amsterdam Central.
- Investment Date: September 2017
- Sector: Real Estate
- Region: Netherlands
- Status: Partial Exit
Health Gates
Health Gates is the largest substance abuse and mental health rehab centres in Saud Arabia. Established in 2021 by Dr. Abdullah Albethi, it has become the leading mental health care provider in the Kingdom. Future prospects for HG are very promising and an IPO is on the cards within the next 3 years.
- Investment Date: January 2023
- Sector: Healthcare
- Region: Saudi Arabia
- Status: In portfolio
Cash My Stock
Founded in 2022 by two industry veterans, Mohammed Issa and Ghassan Bendali, CMS is the largest B2B inventory liquidation platform in the region. In a short span of time since inception, the company has recruited several mega clients from the region. CMS has been growing at double digit rates over the past few months and is expected to continue to grow rapidly over the few years.
- Investment Date: October 2024
- Sector: e-Commerce
- Region: Dubai, UAE
- Status: In portfolio
Sequa
In partnership with key clients, Audacia Capital took a stake in an upstream company working on developing an oil field in Angola. The field is very promising with existing production of 2000 bbd, where the on-going development on the field is expected to increase production of 10,000 bbd.
- Investment Date: March 2023
- Sector: Oil & Gas
- Region: Angola
- Status: In portfolio
Cobalt Business Park
Audacia Capital acquired a prime real estate property in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the UK. Newly, well build asset, the building is on long term lease to the City of Newcastle. This business park is the premier business park in the north east of England, offering tenants moder amenities and grade A accommodation.
- Investment Date: October 2022
- Sector: Real Estate
- Region: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
- Status: In portfolio
Ealing Development
Audacia Capital acquired a brownfield development site in Ealing, one of London’s middle-class suburbs. The project is to develop the site into several residential units poised for sale to end users.
- Investment Date: October 2022
- Sector: Real Estate
- Region: London, UK
- Status: In portfolio