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Once a
potential investment is identified, it is reviewed and
analyzed by Malaz executives. Opportunities that appear to
have significant potential, proceed to the due diligence
stage, which involves extensive analysis of management,
markets, product/service, and competition.
A
structured and extensive filtration process has been
developed to identify opportunities that match our
investment criteria. Malaz evaluates its investment
opportunities according to the following criteria: |
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The
target markets are substantial and the business
contains the ingredients necessary to achieve a
leading market position;
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Companies that place their main target markets in the
Middle East |
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Entities with a multiple stream of products |
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Management is capable of executing its business plan
and possesses the appropriate balance of
entrepreneurial and managerial skills |
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Malaz Group adds value particularly by: |
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Working closely with entrepreneurs |
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Due to
the relatively early stage of technology adoption in the
MENA region we realize the need to work closely with
entrepreneurs, while investing in early to mid stage
business ventures. |
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Leveraging our expertise |
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Leveraging the expertise of our executive management team
in company-building, operational experience, and domain
knowledge, allows us to contribute to the success of our
portfolio companies. |
Committing resources and time
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We
remain committed to allocating resources and time to help
make our portfolio companies successful. We do not manage
the day-to-day affairs of our portfolio companies, but
seek to provide strategic advice when required.
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Extensive network |
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We
have an extensive network of contacts worldwide but
particularly in Saudi Arabia and other MENA countries.
These contacts are vital in both sourcing attractive
investment opportunities and ability to add value post
investment. |
