Nomadic Capital Limited Named Finalist for Start-up Business of the Year Award in the 2017 Gulf Capital SME Awards

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Published August 22nd, 2017 - 07:36 GMT

The 2017 Gulf SME Awards, is a program that was launched 5 years ago by MEED

Nomadic Capital Limited has been named a finalist for the prestigious award for “Start-Up Business of The Year Award” in the 2017 Gulf SME Awards.

The 2017 Gulf SME Awards, is a program that was launched 5 years ago by MEED, which celebrates the success, growth, and innovation of SME’s. The Gulf SME Award is one of the most prestigious honors in UAE for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Nomadic Co-Founder Stephanie Khouri said “We are delighted to be in the final of such a respected and much sought after Award this year and I am extremely proud of the entire Nomadic Capital team”. The “Start-Up Business of The Year” finalists, is comprised of the following
businesses: Caramel and Sun, Deborah Henning, Fruitful Day, Hale Education Group, SMART Shelter, insydo, Liquorice Productions, New Shifts, Richmond Works, Seez and Smart Navigation Systems.

“Nomadic Capital has always excelled in this category, showing fantastic expertise in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” said Zaid Ghosn, Co-Founder.

As a Finalist, Nomadic Capital is eligible to win the Award, in which they will go through another round of evaluation done by the Gulf SME judging panel, the final winner will be announced on 11 October 2017 at The Westin Mina Seyahi, Dubai.

Background Information

Gulf Capital

Established in 2006, Gulf Capital has become the region’s most successful alternative investment firm with a track record of industry-leading returns and performance. It has grown its shareholders equity by 125% in the last seven years and today has over US$4 billion in assets under management – prudently invested in the most commercially vibrant sectors of one of the world’s highest growth regions.

This success has been built on the region’s most diversified investment platforms, spread across high-growth sectors with long-term potential. From its HQ in Abu Dhabi, its experienced management team, backed by over 250 high profile shareholders including sovereign wealth funds, global financial institutions, and leading regional family groups  - capitalise on a deep-rooted knowledge of the commercial landscape to source the Gulf’s most attractive investment opportunities.