Arqaam Capital (Past Sponsor)

Established in 2007, Arqaam Capital is a specialist emerging markets financial services company, bringing regional and international product offerings to the emerging markets. Arqaam Capital combines international best practice with expertise in the markets in which we operate. Our primary role is to provide financial intermediation and create investment opportunities for emerging markets investors looking to invest in their own markets and abroad, as well as international investors seeking opportunities in target emerging markets. Arqaam Capital operates out of three hubs, namely Dubai, Cairo and Beirut. Arqaam Capital's global markets businesses include - Capital Markets Advisory, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Cash Equity, Equity Derivatives, Credit Trading, Treasury and Custody. In addition, Arqaam Capital provides in-depth research on more than 280 listed Middle East and Africa (MEA) companies across 26 countries and 15 sectors, including the largest global coverage of MENA equities. Arqaam Capital also invests in private equity on a proprietary or clubbed investment basis, which is sector agnostic but with a real estate, commodities and technology focus to date. The group also actively searches for investments in technology, both financial and non-financial.