Safanad

What is Safanad?

Safanad is a global principal investment firm that combines a disciplined investment strategy with operational excellence. Founded in 2009, Safanad focuses on direct investments in the IT & TMT, education, healthcare, industrial, and real estate sectors—seeking stability and liquidity as well as high risk-adjusted returns.

Their roadmap to creating value involves rigorous screening, due diligence, transacting, and approval processes, making them platform-focused investors and operators.

The firm's investment platforms drive educational outcomes through innovative learning solutions and institutions; own and operate healthcare facilities across the UK and the US; build and manage colocation datacenters supporting digital transformation, cloud services, and AI; and concentrate on equity investments in multifamily and hospitality in the US.

They believe in building great companies with like-minded partners, supported by a strong operating platform. Safanad has a strategic regional investment arm in Saudi Arabia known as Safanad KSA, emphasizing investment and operational excellence tailored to the Saudi market. They operate from key locations including New York, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Their Board of Directors consists of distinguished professionals providing governance and exceptional network access. The firm is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and registered with the SEC, targeting its communications and services solely to Professional Clients and Market Counterparties.