Egyptian investment company Ezdehar plans to invest up to $100 million in 2025
Egyptian private equity firm Ezdehar plans to invest between $50 million and $100 million in 2025, mainly in technology companies and businesses that sell directly to consumers and can manage inflation.
2025 Deployment Plans
The company plans to invest money from its latest $176 million fund, which started in 2021.
“We are focusing on fast-growing businesses, especially tech and consumer-focused companies that can easily adjust prices to handle inflation,” said Emad Barsoum, Founder and Managing Director of Ezdehar, as reported by Zawya on Friday.
Barsoum mentioned that the company is particularly interested in higher education, grocery stores, clothing retail, and information technology.
Ezdehar plans to invest amounts between $15 million and $40 million in mid-sized companies. These companies must have yearly earnings of at least $13.9 million (EGP 700 million) and can go beyond $99.4 million (EGP 5 billion).
“We aim to buy either a majority share or a strong minority share so we can play a role in managing the company,” Barsoum added.
Fund Details
Ezdehar’s second fund has already invested about half of its money in five companies and plans to invest the rest by the end of 2025. In total, Ezdehar manages $300 million across two funds.
The first fund, launched in 2016, invested around $84 million in seven companies in financial services, transport, and healthcare. It has sold its shares in three of these companies, making an annual return of 20%–25% per sale, according to Barsoum.
However, Egypt’s unstable economy has delayed some of Ezdehar’s plans to sell its investments.
Future Outlook
Over the next five to six years, the private credit market in the GCC and Egypt is expected to grow by 15%-30% per year, according to a January report by PwC. If this happens, the market could reach $20 billion within six years.
Published: 3rd March 2025
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