Turquoise Partners is launching an Iran-focused private equity fund in partnership with REYL Finance, REYL & Cie’s Dubai based entity.
The new fund will be broadly focused on the rise of the Iranian consumer and will include, but will not be limited to, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and hospitality. It aims to raise $200m in the first six months of the year.
Rouzbeh Pirouz, Chairman of Turquoise Partners, said: “Iranian companies are in great need of investment which can drive operational and financial restructuring that will allow them to realize tremendous potential”.
Pasha Bakhtiar, Partner & CEO of REYL Finance, added: “We believe this venture provides an excellent opportunity for international investors looking to gain exposure to the Iranian growth story. Together we bring a robust, thorough and diligent understanding on how to invest in Iran under the new economic environment, and we are extremely excited to be the first private equity vehicle for an international investor base.”
Turquoise has been the only Iranian group that has been active in the private equity market prior to the removal of sanctions and only one day after their removal the announced the launch of the Turquoise Variable Capital Investment Fund, together with Charlemagne Capital.
REYL Group is an independent banking group with services in Wealth Management, Asset Management, Corporate & Family Governance, Corporate Advisory & Structuring and Asset Services.