Profile
Farhan has two decades of experience in private equity and investment banking fields operating primarily in regional emerging markets.
He brings unique first-hand understanding / perspective of the PE/VC investment model covering the entire life cycle of a deal (origination/execution to post acquisition value-creation to exit).
His forte is in deal execution of buy-out and growth capital transactions.
Farhan has been operating in the region for 20+ years, working for private equity and real estate firms.
He is a CFA charter holder and holds an MBA degree with concentration in finance and BBA (Honors).
He also holds diploma in Banking from Institute of Bankers.
Former positions of Syed Farhan Zaidi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dubai Angel Investors Ltd.
 Dubai Angel Investors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Dubai Angel Investors Ltd (DAI) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Mo ElSayad, Kushal Shah, Tarek Amin and Abdullah Mutawi. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2021 |
Meraas Holding LLC
 Meraas Holding LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Meraas Holding LLC is an investment holding firm. Its portfolio includes retail, food and beverage, leisure and entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, enterprise, and real estate. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | 31/07/2017 |
Abraaj Capital Ltd.
 Abraaj Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Abraaj Capital Ltd (Abraaj Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Arif Naqvi. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2015 |
The National Investor (Private Equity)
 The National Investor (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The National Investor /Private Equity/ (TNI) is a private equity division of The National Investor PRJSC founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. | Private Equity Investor | 30/06/2006 |
| Start Consult | Private Equity Analyst | 31/08/2003 |
Training of Syed Farhan Zaidi
| Bayes Business School | Graduate Degree |
| Institute of Business Administration | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Abraaj Capital Ltd.
Abraaj Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Abraaj Capital Ltd (Abraaj Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Arif Naqvi. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Emaar Industries & Investments PJSC
 Emaar Industries & Investments PJSC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Emaar Industries & Investments PJSC engages in the investment in both growing and mature companies operating under pre- and post-construction, hospitality, malls, and related sectors. The company was founded in August 2005 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
The National Investor (Private Equity)
The National Investor (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The National Investor /Private Equity/ (TNI) is a private equity division of The National Investor PRJSC founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. | Finance |
Meraas Holding LLC
Meraas Holding LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Meraas Holding LLC is an investment holding firm. Its portfolio includes retail, food and beverage, leisure and entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, enterprise, and real estate. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Middle East Venture Partners
 Middle East Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Middle East Venture Partners(MEVP) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Dubai. The firm founded in 2010 by Walid Hanna. | Finance |
| Start Consult | |
Dubai Angel Investors Ltd.
Dubai Angel Investors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Dubai Angel Investors Ltd (DAI) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Mo ElSayad, Kushal Shah, Tarek Amin and Abdullah Mutawi. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
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