Publications
Publications
- September 2008 (Revised September 2010)
- HBS Case Collection
Ithmar Capital
By: Josh Lerner and Ann Leamon
Abstract
The founders of Ithmar Capital, a mid-market private equity fund targeting businesses in and addressing the Gulf Co-operation Council countries, are about to raise their third fund, targeting $1 billion. The firm's current strategy as demonstrated in Funds I ($70 million) and II ($250 million) emphasized careful targeting of sectors and in-depth work to develop the portfolio companies post-acquisition. With the industry's greater velocity and deal size, can Ithmar continue to pursue this strategy even with a larger fund?
Keywords
Private Equity; Financial Management; Investment Funds; Investment Portfolio; Financial Services Industry
Citation
Lerner, Josh, and Ann Leamon. "Ithmar Capital." Harvard Business School Case 809-032, September 2008. (Revised September 2010.)