Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Dubai family-owned conglomerate founded in 1960 whose investment division has backed 30+ companies and ten joint ventures in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Al Gurg
- HEADQUARTERS
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- FOUNDED
- 1960
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaOman
- STAGES
- Growth
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsPrivate equity
Overview
Al Gurg Group was founded in Dubai in 1960 by Easa Saleh Al Gurg and is run by two generations of his family. It describes itself as a family business comprising more than 30 companies across retail, consumer, building materials, industrial, real estate and services, and as regional partner to over 370 brands. Its investments division states that the group has invested in more than 30 companies and ten joint ventures in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, including joint ventures with Unilever, Fosroc, Smollan and AkzoNobel.
Investment thesis
Invests growth capital, with a long-term horizon, in UAE and GCC companies with strong management, sustainable growth and cash flows, brands with expansion prospects, strong distribution, value-added services and pricing power.
Holdings & investments (6)
- Al Gurg Unilever
- Al Gurg Fosroc
- Al Gurg Smollan
- AkzoNobel Decorative Paints
- Innomotics
- Links Insurance Brokers
People
Frequently asked questions
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group is a family holding based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, founded in 1960.
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group invests on behalf of the Al Gurg family.
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and private equity.
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group invests at Growth stage in Consumer & E-commerce, Industrial & Manufacturing and Real Estate & PropTech.
Key people at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group include Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg (Chairperson & Managing Director), Muna Easa Al Gurg (Vice Chairperson and Director of Retail), Maryam Easa Al Gurg (Director & Member of the Board of Directors) and Easa Al Gurg (Group CEO).
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group's holdings and investments include Al Gurg Unilever, Al Gurg Fosroc, Al Gurg Smollan, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, Innomotics and Links Insurance Brokers.