About

Located in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, TALC Investment, is an investment firm building a portfolio in early stage and growth companies while enabling technology as a driver. Our investments are predominantly located in the Sub Saharan African economies and focused on the middle-market companies segment. A sizable shareholding and defined timeline is essential to execute our investment philosophy.

At Talc Investment, we aim to become a benchmark in the industry within the UAE. We focus on allocating funds towards forward-thinking and relative risk opportunities while continuously developing and improving our approach to maximize value for all the related stakeholders.

Talc Investment can tap on the tremendous potential of the region to create more growth. We aim to replicate our investment model success with Sub-Saharan Africa to other regions. I am confident that Talc Investment can achieve its greater heights and contribute to the communities it serves.

Mohammed Aldhaheri

Chairman

To maximize value for our stakeholders, Talc Investment’s strategy is to identify, invest and build a portfolio in early-stage and growth companies that use technology as a competitive differentiator. Our primary focus is equity investments. We target high-quality companies whose products and services are beneficial to the economic, demographic, and technological progress of the targeted regions.

We are currently focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, home to more than 1 billion people. It is a diverse contingent offering human and natural resources. We intend to scale our strategies to other attractive regions.

With our focused and structured investment approach, we are confident that the hard work of our employees and stakeholders would bring rewards to our shareholders as well as the regions we serve.

Suhail Al Otaiba

Chief Executive Officer

Target Sectors

Technology

Identify technology companies that can accelerate growth and improve output through artificial intelligence, biotech, agri-tech, fintech, software, etc.

Agriculture

Invest throughout the entire agricultural value chain, including innovation and technology.

Logistics

Focus on the aviation and seaport infrastructure management as the emerging middle-class segment accelerates trade and development.

Energy

Develop opportunities in renewable and traditional energy solutions.

Hospitality

Identify areas of growth or niche segments that would benefit from impending catalysts.

Financial Services

Pursue financial companies that offer innovative solutions to their direct market.

Senior Management

Mohammed AldhaheriChairman

Mr. Aldhaheri has over 7 years of experience in the field of investment. He is the founder and Chairman of Talc Investment. Mr. Aldhaheri holds a bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota – USA.

Suhail Al OtaibaCEO

Mr. Otaiba has over 19 years of experience in investments. Earlier in 2005, Mr. Otaiba was the Managing Director of ADCB Securities and Head of Fund Management at ADCB. Moving forward in 2012, he headed the Strategic Client Coverage desk at ADSS and in late 2019 he joined Talc as the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Otaiba holds an MBA degree from Richmond, The American University in London.

Elie SalloumInvestment Director

Mr. Salloum has over 22 years of experience in investments, corporate finance, investment banking and business management. He has been responsible for a number of private and public transactions in the Middle East and Turkey. Mr. Salloum holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Canada.

Sandun KodagodaFinance Manager

Mr. Kodagoda has worked in diversified sectors. He has held key positions with various expertise and has over 27 years of experience in local & overseas multi-cultural business environments. Due to his hands-on experience in formulating business strategies, analytical forecasting & global reporting, he is capable of creating cost-saving solutions that result in optimized profitability. Mr. Kodagoda holds a Bachelor of Management Studies degree from The Open University of Sri Lanka.

Ali Rashed Al RashediBoard Member

Mr. Ali has over 7 years experiences in the field of asset management, strategic planning, project management and corporate banking. He is also a consultant to financial institutions and to corporate companies for projects related to regulatory change and risk management. He holds an MBA degree from Abu Dhabi university and has cleared level 1 of CFA.

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