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Samena Capital is a principal investment group established in 2008, focusing on the Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East, and North Africa regions, collectively known as the SAMENA region. The firm has raised over US$1.5 billion in capital since its inception and has returned approximately US$950 million to investors through more than 51 full and partial exits. Samena Capital manages total capital commitments of around US$390 million across three primary investment strategies: private equity, direct investments, and credit. The firm's distinctive model brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders from various industries across the SAMENA region as shareholder-investors. These shareholder-investors actively contribute to the firm's investment activities, leveraging their industry expertise and regional insights. Samena Capital's investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including automotive, life sciences, media and information services, alternative energy equipment, specialty retail, logistics, and hospitality. Notable investments include stakes in companies such as Udaan, Inox Wind, HappyFresh, LEAP India, and Bloom Hotels and Resorts.