Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Shirish Saraf (Indian, born in Mumbai, India, on October 12, 1967) is an emerging markets investor, banker and entrepreneur, from India, specializing in cross-border opportunities and economic co-operation. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Samena Capital, an Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa-focused alternative investments group. Saraf is called the Silk Road Dealmaker by a recent article in the Raffles Conversation, which quotes him as saying, "We tend to be conservative. We don't tend to do leverage. We don't tend to do shorting or buying exotic derivatives. We do the simple thing. We buy into a good company and hold it for three to five years before selling it"He said, "We are partners; we help companies grow their business in a different market - for example, if an Indian company wants to go into the Middle East.An article by Asian Venture Capital Journal says, " Operating partners now form the backbone of most private equity firms, in a variety of different guises. Samena Capital's take on this concept recognizes the importance of relationships." Saraf was previously a co-founder and managing director of Abraaj Capital, amongst the world’s largest 50 private equtiy firms with US$6 billion assets under management. Prior to Abraaj, his career spanned across ANZ Investment Bank, Taib Bank and Oriel Investment Company. He has held various directorships, including at Aramex Holdings, Memo Express, DCM-Hyundai (India) Limited, Commercial Bank of Oman SAOG, EFG Hermes, Amwal Capital (Qatar), Abraaj Capital and BMA Capital Management.In September 2013, AsianInvestor listed Mr Saraf as one of Asia’s 25 most most influential people in Private Equity. An avid cricketer and tennis player, Saraf is known for his support for educational institutions such as his alma mater, London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as charities such as the Little Dream Foundation and WorldView. He is also a part of the Chairman's Circle of the London School of Economics and Political Science.. }
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- Shirish_Saraf abstract "Shirish Saraf (Indian, born in Mumbai, India, on October 12, 1967) is an emerging markets investor, banker and entrepreneur, from India, specializing in cross-border opportunities and economic co-operation. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Samena Capital, an Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa-focused alternative investments group. Saraf is called the Silk Road Dealmaker by a recent article in the Raffles Conversation, which quotes him as saying, "We tend to be conservative. We don't tend to do leverage. We don't tend to do shorting or buying exotic derivatives. We do the simple thing. We buy into a good company and hold it for three to five years before selling it"He said, "We are partners; we help companies grow their business in a different market - for example, if an Indian company wants to go into the Middle East.An article by Asian Venture Capital Journal says, " Operating partners now form the backbone of most private equity firms, in a variety of different guises. Samena Capital's take on this concept recognizes the importance of relationships." Saraf was previously a co-founder and managing director of Abraaj Capital, amongst the world’s largest 50 private equtiy firms with US$6 billion assets under management. Prior to Abraaj, his career spanned across ANZ Investment Bank, Taib Bank and Oriel Investment Company. He has held various directorships, including at Aramex Holdings, Memo Express, DCM-Hyundai (India) Limited, Commercial Bank of Oman SAOG, EFG Hermes, Amwal Capital (Qatar), Abraaj Capital and BMA Capital Management.In September 2013, AsianInvestor listed Mr Saraf as one of Asia’s 25 most most influential people in Private Equity. An avid cricketer and tennis player, Saraf is known for his support for educational institutions such as his alma mater, London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as charities such as the Little Dream Foundation and WorldView. He is also a part of the Chairman's Circle of the London School of Economics and Political Science.".