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Sharaf Sharaf

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Director and Head of Credit at Ajeej Capital

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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About

Sharaf Sharaf joined Ajeej Capital in 2022 as Director and Head of Credit, where he leads the firm's private debt strategy under Ajeej Private Debt (Amplify) and oversees origination, deal evaluation, and portfolio management. He has about two decades of experience in debt and equity investing, previously serving as co-head of Gulf Capital's $220 million credit fund and as a founding team member of NBK Capital's mezzanine debt fund. He holds a JD/MBA from the University of San Diego and a BA from the University of Virginia, is an inactive member of the California Bar Association, and is a founding member of Dubai Angel Investors.

Experience

  1. Amplify GrowthFund Headcurrent2022 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. CHO GROUPBoard Member2019 — 2022Tunisia
  3. Gulf CapitalManaging Director2019 — 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co.Board Member2018 — 2021
  5. NBK Capital PartnersExecutive Director2011 — 2019Dubai
  6. Kaumeya Language SchoolsVice Chairman Of The Board2016 — 2018Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
  7. Sanabel Alsalam for Food Manufacturing CompanyBoard Member2015 — 2018Saudi Arabia
  8. InvestcorpPrincipal - Corporate Investment (MENA)2010 — 2011Bahrain
  9. NBK Capital PartnersMezzanine Fund2008 — 2009Dubai
  10. BNP ParibasLeveraged Finance2006 — 2008Toronto
  11. ScotiabankCorporate and Project Lending2001 — 2006Toronto

Skills & more

Leadership1Private Equity79Valuation17Corporate Finance15Investments41Financial Modeling46Financial Structuring7Emerging Markets4Alternative Investments10Equities6Mergers5Asset Managment
+12 morePortfolio ManagementDue DiligenceAsset ManagementInvestment BankingLeveraged FinanceMMergersMezzanineMergers & AcquisitionsMutual FundsManagementPrivate Debt
  • Fintech Revolution: Transformative Financial Services and Strategies — The Wharton School

From Sharaf's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ajeej Capital

Afroz Afsal
Analyst, Operations at Ajeej Capital
Ahmad Jaouni
Associate, Public Equity & Venture Capital at Ajeej Capital
Ahmed Abdelrahman
Associate Director, Public Equity at Ajeej Capital
Ambereen Jiwani
Partner, Director, Public Equity at Ajeej Capital
Anas Kassem
Founding Partner, Managing Director, Strategy & BD at Ajeej Capital
Careen Bulwan
Executive Office Manager, Dubai Office at Ajeej Capital
Chad Quisenberry
Founding Partner, Managing Director, Public Equity at Ajeej Capital
David Rothon
Partner, CEO of Public Debt at Ajeej Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sharaf Sharaf?
Sharaf Sharaf joined Ajeej Capital in 2022 as Director and Head of Credit, where he leads the firm's private debt strategy under Ajeej Private Debt (Amplify) and oversees origination, deal evaluation, and portfolio management. He has about two decades of experience in debt and equity investing, previously serving as co-head of Gulf Capital's $220 million credit fund and as a founding team member of NBK Capital's mezzanine debt fund. He holds a JD/MBA from the University of San Diego and a BA from the University of Virginia, is an inactive member of the California Bar Association, and is a founding member of Dubai Angel Investors.
Where does Sharaf Sharaf work?
Sharaf Sharaf is Director and Head of Credit at Ajeej Capital.
Where did Sharaf Sharaf go to school?
Sharaf Sharaf studied at University of Virginia (Bachelor, Foreign Affairs); University of San Diego (Dual degree: Juris Doctorate and MBA).

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