Mubadala invests in Phoenician

The investment was made through Mubadala Capital, the company’s financial investment arm

Mubadala Investment Company has acquired a minority stake in the general partner of Phoenician Capital, a New York-based investment management company. The investment was made through Mubadala Capital, Mubadala’s financial investment arm. The partnership includes an agreement for Mubadala Capital to invest in a fund managed by Phoenician Capital.

“Phoenician Capital has built a strong international reputation for its value investing strategies, based on a consistent track record of delivering attractive riskadjusted returns,” said Maxime Franzetti, Head of Public Investments for Mubadala Capital.

John Khabbaz, Phoenician Capital’s managing partner, began developing his valueoriented investment strategy in 2006 while attending Columbia Business School. He has since built an investment firm that invests in global value-oriented, high growth companies. In 2016 and 2017, Phoenician generated net returns of 40.8 per cent and 33.0 per cent, respectively, versus 12.0 per cent and 21.8 per cent for the S&P 500 TR.

“We are honoured to partner with Mubadala as Phoenician expands its institutional base and enters its next phase of growth,” Khabbaz commented. “Our goal remains to invest wisely and create value for our investors.”

The partnership includes an agreement for Mubadala Capital to invest in a fund managed by Phoenician Capital.