Investment Philosophy

GrowthGate seeks mid-term capital appreciation of its direct investments by committing equity to high-quality companies with superior management in a variety of structures, including leveraged buy-outs, recapitalizations, and growth investments to fund acquisition or expansion plans. GrowthGate provides financial engineering and managerial discipline to the portfolio companies leaving to the incumbent management sufficient elbow room to fully develop the inherent potential of the portfolio company. The investment path leads ultimately to the resale of the equity holdings either via a trade sale or a public offering at a significant premium.

We partner with the best managers in a given industry as well as with other pre-eminent investors. By leveraging our human resources and our extensive regional network, we aim to generate superior returns for our shareholders. We create value through active involvement with the company's strategic decision making and operating philosophy. We target investments ranging in size from $25 million to $100 million, and focus on investment opportunities primarily in the GCC markets with the aim at turning successful local businesses of today into the regional champions of tomorrow.

Keystone manages the day-to-day activities of GrowthGate and conducts all direct investments in portfolio companies on its behalf under the watchful eye of the Investment Committee and the guidance of the Board of Directors.