Established in 2005, Oman Investment Corporation SAOC is a leading private equity investment company in Oman. OIC has assets under management of about a quarter of billion united states dollars with 13 investments in power & water, real estate, infrastructure, financial services, education, food and beverage, and manufacturing sectors in Oman.

OIC invests in privately held companies with a strong investment case which can deliver superior risk adjusted returns. OIC targets greenfield opportunities as well as growth capital and buyouts of businesses in a wide range of sectors. OIC works closely with local and international partners to develop new and innovative projects which can create new growth industries in Oman.

OIC was presented with the Best Investment Company Award at the fourth edition of the Al Roya Economic Awards 2015. OIC benefits from the collective expertise and knowledge of highly experienced Board members and Investment Team with a strong focus on international best practices, corporate governance and capital allocation. OIC is the sponsor and parent of Khazaen Economic City, a world class integrated economic city with logistics, industrial, commercial, residential and mixed uses in the Sultanate of Oman. Khazaen is the largest economic development zone directly connected to Oman capital, Muscat.

OIC invests in privately held companies with strong growth potential which can deliver superior risk adjusted returns.

OIC seeks to partner with global leaders in their field to co invest in projects in Oman and the adjacent regional and emerging markets, and provide its expertise and knowledge to create profitable market leading companies.

OIC private equity strategies focus on Oman and adjacent regional and emerging markets characterized by consumption driven economies, pro business policies, rapid urbanization, favorable demographics, high growth sectors, supply demand gaps and growing consumer classes.

OIC has developed a disciplined investment process which includes active deal sourcing, rigorous deal evaluation, creative structuring, consistent negotiation of the best possible terms, diligent post acquisition monitoring and effective growth strategy implementation.

Our investment team has broad investment, financial and industry experience, which we apply to help businesses achieve their potential, thereby producing superior results and attractive returns to investors.

OIC understands that international best practice investment strategies have to be tailored to businesses in the region to take account of their unique dynamics.

OIC investment portfolio is primarily made up of medium to long term holdings.

How we create value for our investments;
Active partnership approach where we work with the management of our portfolio companies to help achieve growth, improve productivity and realize the full business potential.

Provide expertise in areas of financing, strategy, local operations and M&A transactions, while recognizing that the strategic partner as well as company management remains at the forefront of decision making.

Provide strategic direction by devising and implementing improvement plans and growth strategies,

Provide financing for capital investment, organic growth or industry consolidation,

Implement corporate governance measures and enhance internal controls,

Improve information gathering and reporting,

Implement operational efficiency and cost containment measures,

Optimal utilization of cash and leverage to keep management focused and maximize returns,

Access to exceptional contacts through our extended business network including advisors, local authorities, government institutions and banks for support.