Investment Focus
QALA For Financial Investments is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in:
- Growth capital
- Turnarounds
- Leveraged buyouts
- Consolidations & industry roll-ups
- Greenfield projects
- Distressed investments
Target Industries
The firm invests across diverse sectors, including:
- Energy, oil & gas, and alternative energy resources
- Cement, construction, and infrastructure
- Mining, metallurgy, and minerals
- Agribusiness, food products, and consumer foods
- Financial services & microfinance
- Transportation, logistics, and waste management
- Textiles, packaging, and manufacturing
Geographic Preference
QALA primarily invests in the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on:
- North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya)
- East Africa (Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
Investment Strategy
- Seeks 10-20% equity stakes in portfolio companies
- Prefers majority ownership positions
- Open to co-investing with other investors
- Incorporates socially responsible investing principles
Company Background
Founded in 2004, QALA is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, with an additional office in Algiers, Algeria.