Al Lawati has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking sector. She previously held several positions, including Partner at Gateway Partners and Chief Investment Officer of Savola Group, and Partner and Chief Investment Officer of the MENA region at The Abraaj Group. She has also held several board and committee positions across the region, including at Tim Hortons, Panda Retail Company, the Saudi-listed Herfy Food Services Company, Al Kabeer Group, Savola Foods Company, Automotive Engineering Company (SMG), The Entertainer, and Kudu Restaurant Chain. Al Lawati founded Aliph Capital in 2021, a private equity firm targeting the GCC, with a focus on mid-cap companies. Aliph Fund I (LP) acquired 100% of The Pet Shop in the UAE in November 2022.
Value Proposition
Active Involvement with a Private Equity Disciplined Approach
Stakeholder Value Creation and Incentives Alignment
Local Knowhow & Access to Solutions
Experienced Team
Long Term Value Driven
Aligned with the GCC Government Vision
OUR MISSION
To be an active participant in the regional diversification drive, supporting companies to thrive and sustain into the future through active ownership and tech enablement
OUR VISION
To become the investment partner of choice for operators looking to tackle the challenges of tomorrow
FUND FOCUS
Aliph Capital is a GCC-centric fund with a focus on mid-market companies, adding value through Private Equity and Digitization Tools
