About Istithmar World
Istithmar World is a private equity firm founded in 2003. It is primarily based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As of Oct 2026, Istithmar World has a portfolio of 19 companies, comprising 19 funding rounds and 5 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in China and United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Travel and Hospitality to Financial Services. Its latest investment was a $***** PE round in International Hotel Investments
Overall Istithmar World portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 2 acquisitions, namely Inchcape Shipping Services, Pension Insurance Corporation and Hans Energy.
Istithmar World has a team of 3 people, including 2 partners.
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Founded Year
2003
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Istithmar World's Portfolio
Istithmar World has a portfolio of 19 companies. They have invested in a total of 19 companies. Their most recent investment was in International Hotel Investments (PE round) . Here are the most recent investments by Istithmar World:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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- | PE | 5952 | - |
Istithmar World has acquired 5 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Atlantis on Oct 01, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Istithmar World:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Oct 01, 2024 | Operator of standalone resorts | - | 1993 | |
Apr 06, 2023 | Retailer of multi-category consumer products | - | 1923 | |
Jul 15, 2016 | Provider of MRO services for the civil aviation sector | - | 1931 | |
Jun 01, 2006 | Retail chain for designer fashion | - | 1921 |
Team profile of Istithmar World
Istithmar World has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in United Arab Emirates. Istithmar World's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Istithmar World News
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Clifford Chance top advisor for Istithmar on Inchcape saleTrade Arabia•Apr 13, 2022•Clifford Chance, Epiris, Istithmar World, Inchcape Shipping Services
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Construction of Atlantis resort project set to peak in FebruaryGulf News•Mar 28, 2022•Istithmar World, Kerzner
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Saudi perfume retailer teams up to buy BarneysNew York Post•Oct 28, 2019•Barneys New York, Arabian Oud, Istithmar World
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Competition for Barneys heats up as former owner plans bidNew York Post•Oct 23, 2019•Barneys New York, Istithmar World
