Junaid Jafar

Functions as a College/University

EMP Bahrain's investment objective is to achieve superior returns for investors. They endeavor to minimize risk through prudent selection of projects, lengthy analysis and financial structuring. Their investment strategy targets regional growth firms within the infrastructure sector in segments such as telecommunications, electric power, and transportation systems including roads, ports, and petrochemicals. They tend to concentrate on areas where there is a comparative regional advantage. They also consider investments in greenfield projects. EMP Bahrain generally structures their fund investments through significant minority positions requiring robust contractual rights. They take majority positions in association alongside one or more financial or strategic investor. The fund's typical investment size ranges from US 10 million to US 70 million per investment. The IDB fund managers invest in countries that have varied stages of economic development. They have invested in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Oman, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, as well as in Guinea. They typically invest with other strategic partners who have extensive knowledge in the selected sectors. They look for firms with strong management able to operate at international levels. EMP Bahrain takes an active, hands-on investment role. They take Board representation on their portfolio firms. They aim to add value to their investments by strengthening management and management processes, leveraging their marketing contacts, and seeking to enlarge the available financing options. EMP Bahrain's managed funds typically have a medium-term exit strategy. Exit strategies they employ include IPO, trade sale, or a structured mechanism.

Provides lithium mining services

Al Muhaidib invests in private and public companies located across the globe primarily in Middle East, Saudi Arabia and North Africa. The firm focuses on food & consumer, industrial & infrastructure, real estate and financial investments sectors. It participates in buyout transactions in the form of debt and equity.