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GLOBAL RELATIONSHIPS, LOCAL EXPERTISE

Shatranj Capital Partners is a sector focused Private Equity investment firm with mitigated exposure to global credit risk. We leverage our trusted relationships with iconic Food & Beverage brands and regional expertise to generate value through operational excellence and digital innovation in the Middle East.

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STRENGTH OF UNITY

"The team at Shatranj Capital has a reputation for regional expertise, unique sector insights, and credibility with iconic franchise F&B brands. Its efforts to promote a strong ESG culture, particularly in corporate governance, are attributes I look for in a leadership team when making investments.”

Mark Mobius

Investor & Senior Advisor 

Shatranj Capital Partners

Founding Partner

Mobius Capital Partners

 

Former Executive Chairman 

Franklin Templeton Investments

INSPIRATION

Shatranj is an old form of chess with origins dating back centuries, and with strong roots to the Arabic world. Our respect for the history of the Middle East, its people, and its culture serve as the inspiration for our namesake. Shatranj is meant to inspire strategy, forward thinking, and precision in every decision we make. 

VISION

To enable and accelerate economic growth and diversification through investments in people, infrastructure, and technology in the MENA region.

MISSION

To contribute to MENA's economic and social transformation by generating sustainable growth through the relentless pursuit of operational excellence, enhanced governance, and financial discipline in the Food & Beverage sector.

ABOUT US

We are a team of accomplished operators and investment professionals who realize returns can no longer be extracted through financial re-engineering alone. Operational excellence is now essential to value creation in Private Equity. 

 

Our focus is buyout and greenfield opportunities in the Middle East that exhibit an asymmetrical risk reward profile.

VALUE PROPOSITION

PRIVATE EQUITY

A trusted fiduciary 

Activist, disciplined, hands-on approach to asset management.  We possess unique regional insights and a sector focused thesis.

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RELATIONSHIPS

A roadmap for brands

Unique access to iconic, global brands that might otherwise not consider expansion to the MENA region. 

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ALIGNMENT

A shared GCC vision

Our strategy is aligned with tenants of the overall principal vision of the GCC government to bring prosperity and economic growth to the region.

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DIGITAL

A digitization focus

Sustained growth needs a modern approach with proprietary digitization and supply chain expertise. Our contributions to local e-commerce has already had an impact on the regional economy.

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