Palestine
About Palestine Development & Investment Co.
Palestine Development & Investment Co. is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in seed, start-ups, early-stage, and growth capital investments. The firm focuses on high-potential sectors across multiple industries.
Investment Focus
The firm primarily invests in the following sectors:
- Real Estate & Infrastructure: Industrial buildings, warehouses, commercial and institutional buildings, real estate development, and hotel/motel construction.
- Technology & Telecom: Telecommunications, information technology, and communication equipment.
- Energy & Environment: Power generation, hydroelectric power, solid waste recycling, and wastewater treatment.
- Finance & Services: Financial services, mortgage services, capital markets, and banking.
- Manufacturing & Agriculture: Agricultural machinery, consulting, processing, and plastic products.
- Tourism & Hospitality: Recreation clubs, restaurants, and related ventures.
Investment Criteria
- Geographic Focus: Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Iran.
- Minimum Investment: $1 million in firms with an enterprise value of at least $5 million.
- Investment Types: Subsidiary (>50% stake), Affiliate (20%+ stake), and Minority (<20% stake) investments.
- Exit Strategy: Typically exits investments within 5-7 years.
Investment Approach
The firm actively partners with investee companies but does not seek full control. Investments are made using personal capital and the firm's balance sheet.
Headquarters: Rawabi, Palestinian Authority.