• The Investment Funds for SMEs Development are established according to the provisions of the Capital Market Law, law no. 95 for the year 1992, with target size of EGP 1 billion and have a fixed term of 10 years.

• Funds` main objective is to provide the investment capital and know-how support required to promote the Egyptian SMEs growth. Funds will be managed by the most competent and experienced local fund managers who will add value to investee companies in areas such as improving operating efficiency, strengthening financial controls, opening marketing channels as well as developing sound corporate governance, and facilitating domestic and international SMEs networking.

• The funds will invest in Small and Medium Enterprises that are established in the provision of Egyptian laws and have an issued or net worth capital between 2 and  50 million EGP

• The relationship between funds and investees will be on partnership basis and the exit scenarios will be mainly through Nilex

• Investment Strategy:

1.     Geographic and Sectoral Diversification

2.     Not more than 10% will be dedicated to green field and venture capital investments.

3.     Specific emphasis on investments that have positive impact on environment, Protection of Children Rights,  CSR, and Gender Enabling Working Environment.