01 February 2015
Al Masah Capital had a big night at the 2015 MENA Fund Manager Performance awards for the 6th year running. Al Masah Capital, one of the fastest growing alternative investment management firms in the MENA & SE Asia region, today announced that Healthcare MENA Limited, a private equity initiative launched by Al Masah Capital in early 2011, has been named the Private Equity Fund of the Year at the 6th Annual MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards in Dubai.

Al Masah Capital is one of the leading alternative investment management firms in the MENA & SE Asia region providing tailored solutions for its broad client base offering private equity, asset management, corporate and real estate advisory as well as public market research services. Over the last 4 years, Al Masah Capital has successfully raised over US$ 1 Billion.

The MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards are given based on overall fund performance, along with a wide range of qualitative and structural benchmarks. These honours are awarded by a judging panel representing a cross-section of the industry's leading institutional and private investors, and industry experts.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Shailesh Dash, Founder & CEO of Al Masah Capital and Chairman of Healthcare MENA Limited, said, "It is a distinct honor to receive the Best Private Equity Fund of the Year award for the second consecutive year at MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards. We are very pleased to receive this recognition, which validates Al Masah's commitment to delivering consistent value to our investors."

Mr. Dash also added, "Over the last 4 years, Al Masah Capital and its team has consistently delivered solid track record in managing its private equity platforms, and have also provided its clients with different asset classes ranging from equities, fixed maturity funds, corporate & real estate advisory, to public market research services. We always look forward to offering new products and services that will enhance our clients' portfolio diversification strategies in the MENA region."

Mr. Amitava Ghosal, Partner at Al Masah Capital Limited and Board Member of Healthcare MENA Limited added that "Since Al Masah Capital launched Healthcare MENA Limited in early 2011 it has grown to about 22 healthcare facilities and 170+ doctors practicing in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Kuwait. This prestigious award is further inspiration to continue the expansion of the company."

In a short period of time, Al Masah Capital has established itself as one of the leading Alternative Asset Management firms specialized in Healthcare, Education, Food & Beverage and Logistics. Al Masah's mission is to achieve a leadership position in the markets it operates, generate superior returns for investors and continuously service the community to the highest standards.

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