ASCA Capital Limited

ASCA Capital Limited

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEst. 20226 employeeswww.ascacapital.com
$50.00M AUM
private equitydevelopment / minority capital
ASCA Capital Limited is a DFSA-regulated private equity firm focused on mid-market investments across the Middle East and the Northern Europe–to–Middle East corridor. The firm was founded by Jacob Jensen, a successful tech entrepreneur with extensive private equity experience both as a founder and as an LP, together with seasoned investment professionals Tom Hodgson and Niels Stidsen. Niels and Tom brings a strong investment track record from M&A advisory and private equity investments in the region. Originally from Denmark and the UK, the founding team has been based in the Middle East since 2004, 2007, and 2009, respectively, and offers deep regional insight and connectivity.

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Strategies

StrategyBuyout
ASCA Capital targets consumer-facing businesses and other sectors that benefit from the region’s demographic growth and rising affluence. The firm follows a highly hands-on investment approach and ensures alignment with co-investors by committing substantial personal capital to each transaction. ASCA operates via deal-by-deal investment vehicles, with typical equity investments ranging from USD 15 million to USD 40 million per portfolio company.
StrategyBuyout
ASCA Capital targets consumer-facing businesses and other sectors that benefit from the region’s demographic growth and rising affluence. The firm follows a highly hands-on investment approach and ensures alignment with co-investors by committing substantial personal capital to each transaction. ASCA operates via deal-by-deal investment vehicles, with typical equity investments ranging from USD 15 million to USD 40 million per portfolio company.
StrategyBuyout
ASCA Capital targets consumer-facing businesses and other sectors that benefit from the region’s demographic growth and rising affluence. The firm follows a highly hands-on investment approach and ensures alignment with co-investors by committing substantial personal capital to each transaction. ASCA operates via deal-by-deal investment vehicles, with typical equity investments ranging from USD 15 million to USD 40 million per portfolio company.
StrategyBuyout
ASCA Capital targets consumer-facing businesses and other sectors that benefit from the region’s demographic growth and rising affluence. The firm follows a highly hands-on investment approach and ensures alignment with co-investors by committing substantial personal capital to each transaction. ASCA operates via deal-by-deal investment vehicles, with typical equity investments ranging from USD 15 million to USD 40 million per portfolio company.
StrategyDevelopment / Minority Capital
ASCA Capital targets consumer-facing businesses and other sectors that benefit from the region’s demographic growth and rising affluence. The firm follows a highly hands-on investment approach and ensures alignment with co-investors by committing substantial personal capital to each transaction. ASCA operates via deal-by-deal investment vehicles, with typical equity investments ranging from USD 15 million to USD 40 million per portfolio company.
Education co-investmentCo-Investments
This is an SPV managed by ASCA Capital, for the co-investment with Brookfield Asset Management in GEMS Education. ASCA Capital team members have a strong track record for investing in GEMS Education and was supporting Brookfield on their investment and allocated an attractive co-investment opportunity.
Healthcare in UAECo-Investments
ASCA Capital is finalizing an investment in a leading healthcare group in the UAE, with several clinics and strong financial and operational performance. The investment in the target is structured capital with attractive minimum returns through a debt structure, and attractive equity upside. The case is a roll-up of healthcare clinics. ASCA founders will invest a significant share of the capital on same terms as other investors.
Consumer goodsDevelopment / Minority Capital
ASCA Capital has raised a single asset investment fund for the investment in Squatwolf, the leading premium gym wear brand in the Middle East, with established ecommerce sales in 120 countries, wholesale accounts across the Middle East and own stores being rolled out.

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