YAG Capital

YAG Capital Overview

We are an independent investment and advisory platform that specializes in niche venture capital, secondary, private equity, and real estate direct deals. We match our investors’ profiles with the right opportunities, regardless of market conditions. Our strategic agility and network allows us to originate and execute investment products catering to all levels of risk appetite.

Our mission is to be a strategic partner to our valued investors and assist them to develop a more value-accretive framework for investing in private markets. We do this by providing them with access to exclusive opportunities, customized investment advice, and ongoing portfolio management services.

Background

Strong track record on successfully investing in businesses and partnerships with investors and asset operators across different asset classes and jurisdictions.

Combined experience of 50+ years in building, managing and growing businesses across the spectrum of traditional and alternative asset management. YAG Capital contributes unique insights to governance, operation, transparency and reporting requirements demanded by institutional investors.

Wide expertise in venture capital, early & late-stage opportunities to both evaluate and execute for UHNWI, Family Offices and institutional investors in both advisory and asset management roles.

Values

We aim to serve the interests of our shareholders, Investors and clients by delivering superior returns whilst staying true to our core principles. We hold ourselves accountable to these values place these qualities at the heart of everything we do.

Philosophy

Our antiquity of strategic agility allows us originate opportunities across various market climates. Our approach is consistent and disciplined and we believe this investment approach has been central to our success. We ensure full alignment by investing alongside ensuring YAG has skin in the game and provide transparency.

Goals

Our goals are to generate high returns, minimize risk, provide transparency, and be accountable to our clients. We believe that these goals are important for ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected and that they achieve their investment goals.

YAZEN ABU GULAL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Yazen Abu Gulal is a global market expert with over 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has held senior positions at leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Europe, including SHUAA Capital and Lombard Odier. He led a regional investment firm in the UAE overseeing Acquisitions, Investments and structuring. He has a proven track record of success in closing high-profile deals and advising clients on complex financial matters.

Yazen is the CEO and co-founder of YAG Capital, a diversified,
global multi-asset alternative investment firm based in Dubai.

Previous Roles Held

OMAR HABBOUSH, CFA

INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Omar Habboush has more than 10 years of financial services experience in London & Dubai. He started his career at Citi in FX/Rates Sales & trading. He later moved into Real Asset Private Equity where he worked in the Investment Team and covered Fundraising in the Middle East. He has worked across
different sectors with a focus on Financial & Operational Due Diligence.

Omar graduated his Bachelors from the University of Exeter in Economics & Finance and a Masters in Finance from London Business School. He is also a CFA Charterholder and speaks four languages.

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ANAS NASRA

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Anas Nasra has experience in Europe & The Middle East. He was Head of Alternative Investment at KBL European Private Bankers in Luxembourg. Prior he worked at E&Y within Real Estate Advisory. He is a market expert in Sourcing, Structuring, Due Diligence & Asset Management which he brings to YAG Capital as the CIO. At YAG Capital he will be responsible for development and implementation of the investment platform.

Anas holds an MBA in Corporate Finance & Venture Capital from Nottingham University and a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Maryland.

Previous Roles Held

Advise GCC investors to identify & acquire attractive investments including market research, valuation analysis, and due diligence.

Advise businesses to sell their businesses to strategic or financial buyers.

Specialist family office structuring to meet long-term and tailored demands and solutions.

Deep understanding of the GCC & its unique opportunities helping businesses to navigate the GCC market.

Identify synergies between the GCC market and their home market including JVs, M&A or the sale of products/services.

Seeking partners and support with regulatory compliance.

Access to both UHNWI and institutional capital including strategic partners.

Mentorship to the teams of the businesses we invest in. This can help the team to improve business skills and develop a more strategic vision.

Tailored capital services and solution.

Access to global deal opportunities through our global network. Each opportunity undergoes our thorough Due diligence process.

Setting up of specialized investment vehicles tailored to specific investor requirements in tax efficient.

Working alongside institutional lead investors to bring capital and expertise.

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YAZEN ABU GULAL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Previous Roles Held

OMAR HABBOUSH, CFA

INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Previous Roles Held

ANAS NASRA

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Previous Roles Held