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Large deal of the year
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All private equity firms. This award is open to all buy-outs/ins (greater than USD 700m in deal value) that were exited between August 2007 and August 2008.
The judges are looking for:
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An exit that can demonstrate substantial return on a medium or long-term investment
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How did the GP's contribute to the strategic development of the business
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Evidence that the investment has out performed in its marketplace
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Demonstrate how the investing company has impacted the business (such as developing new markets, creating of new jobs)
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Supporting documents should be testimonials from other parties involved in the deal
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Mid market deal of the year
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Open to all private equity firms. The award is open to all buy-outs/ins (greater than USD 350m in deal value up to USD 700) that were exited between August 2007 and August 2008.
The submission should focus on the contribution the private equity industry made to the success of business
The judges are looking for:
- An exit that can demonstrate substantial return on a medium or long-term investment
- How did the GP's contribute to the strategic development of the business
- Evidence that the investment has out performed in its marketplace
- Demonstrate how the investing company has impacted the business (such as developing new markets, creating of new jobs)
- Supporting documents should be testimonials from other parties involved in the deal
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Fund of the year
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This award is to recognise innovation in fund-raising. It is not judged on the size of the fund. Valid for fund nominations between August 2007 and August 2008.
The judges are looking for:
- The geographical and variety of sources of funding
- How innovative is the fund structure
- How the fund introduced new investors to private equity
- The quality of the presentation and marketing of the fund
- How quickly was the capital raised
- Did the fundraising exceed targets and expectations? - provide evidence
- Supporting documents should be testimonials from investors in the fund
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Best legal team of the year
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Any legal team that has worked on a Middle East venture capital/private equity transaction since August 2007.
The judges are looking for:
- Submissions should be able to demonstrate and growth of the private equity practice in terms of amount of business, number of clients, number of transactions acted
- Quality and track record of members of the team
- Evidence that the team have added value to private equity houses in transactions
- Submissions should be able to demonstrate examples of innovation and creativity in their approach to solving legal issues
- Supporting documents should be testimonials from private equity houses regarding execution capabilities, service levels, and the teams contribution to the private equity industry in the Middle East
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Best private equity house of the year
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All private equity houses operating in the Middle East. This award recognises the outstanding achievement of an individual house from August 2007 to August 2008.
The judges are looking for:
- How the house’s performance this year compares to those of previous years
- The variety and quality of new deals
- Examples of successful exits
- Its overall returns on investment
- Demonstrate innovative and unique fund raising strategies
- The fund raising performance
- The forward development of the business (such as appointments of new staff, opening of new offices etc)
- Supporting documents should include testimonials from other parties involved with the firm
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Best new private equity fund
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All private equity firms that have launched a new fund in the Middle East since August 2007.
The judges are looking for:
- How innovative and unique was the strategy
- Quality and track record of management team
- Back office Infrastructure
- Market penetration/take up
- Geographical reach
- Ability to attract different types of investors
- Risk management processes
- Proven track record of raising capital and delivering performance
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Best new private equity house
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New private equity firms/houses launched specifically in the MENA region since August 2007
The judges are looking for:
- New innovative private equity houses in the Middle East and North Africa
- Specialists or niche players in their field
- Geographical reach across the MENA region or sectorial/market specific
- Ability to attract different types of investors
- Early stage success factors
- Management strength
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Best venture capital fund
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This award is to recognise industry achievement and excellence in venture capital investing. It is not judged on the size of the fund. This is open to VC funds that have been in existence since January 2007
The judges are looking for:
- How innovative is the VC fund and for what purposes
- How the fund has worked with seed investors, angels and new investors to form the VC fund
- The quality of the presentation and marketing of the fund
- How quickly was the capital raised and put to work
- What has been achieved in areas of importance for the local community/businesses
- Supporting documents should be testimonials from investors and partners in the fund
- How successful is the VC fund – the return on investments
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Special merit award for outstanding contribution to the Industry
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The judges are looking for:
This is awarded to an individual who has been instrumental in the forward development of the private equity industry in the Middle East
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