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Alshaya Group

Alshaya Group

Kuwait City, Capitalalshaya.com

Overview

Alshaya Group is a multinational retail franchise operator headquartered in Kuwait. Established in 1890, the family-owned enterprise is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, managing a portfolio of nearly 70 consumer retail brands. Its operations extend across the Middle East and North Africa, Türkiye, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, and restaurants. The group operates in multiple sectors, including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, and Leisure & Entertainment, franchising well-known brands such as Starbucks, H&M, The Cheesecake Factory, and The Body Shop. In addition to its core retail operations, the Alshaya Group also has holdings in real estate, construction, hotels, and automotive.

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Alshaya Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BrightloomJul 2019Series BCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Alshaya Group based?

Alshaya Group is headquartered in Kuwait City, Capital, Kuwait.

When was Alshaya Group founded?

Founding year information for Alshaya Group is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Alshaya Group have?

Alshaya Group has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Alshaya Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Brightloom.

What was Alshaya Group's most recent investment shown here?

Alshaya Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Brightloom in 2019.

What sectors does Alshaya Group focus on?

Alshaya Group focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Alshaya Group focus on?

Alshaya Group typically invests at the Mid stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKuwait City, Capital
Year FoundedN/A

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