Istithmar announces an investment of USD 100 million in Perella Weinberg Partners

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About Istithmar:
Istithmar PJSC is an international investment house based in the United Arab Emirates focusing on private equity, real estate and other alternative investments. Established in 2003, Istithmar was created with the key mission of earning exceptional returns for its investors while maintaining due regard for risk.
Istithmar, which means investment in Arabic, applies global expertise with local insights to coordinate the appraisal and implementation of various opportunities. Istithmar's 'I' investment philosophy is based around three core principles -- Ideas, Inquiry & Integrity -- sets the foundation for the firm which has a broad portfolio of highly successful companies in markets from North America to Europe to Asia to the Middle East.

Established with an initial investment capital pool of $2 billion, Istithmar has, to date, invested in 35 companies deploying approximately USD 1.6 billion in equity capital. It currently focuses its activities in four industry verticals - Consumer, Financial Services, Industrial and Real Estate.

For further information, please contact Ghada Kammoun/Jaya Joshi, Bates PanGulf PR, Dubai, UAE, Tel: +(971) 4-295 3456 Fax: +(971) 4-295 1027

Inquiries regarding Perella Weinberg Partners may be directed to Tim Metz of Hullin Metz & Company at +(1) 212 752-1044 or Rory Godson of Powerscourt Media at +(44) 7909-926-020.