HONG KONG, Dec. 27, 2024 – Global Connectivity Capital Investment (GCCVest), a Hong Kong-based cross-border investment company specializing in bridging Asia and MENA, has formed strategic partnership with Trustbridge Partners, a leading growth equity investor with over US$ 10 billion AUM, to support Asian companies’ globalization and growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This partnership aims to facilitate Asian champions that can best leverage MENA region’s growth and strategic geopolitical and geoeconomic advantages as a hub for globalization, especially in the Global South.
Trustbridge Partners is recognized as a top PE firm in China and is led by a highly experienced team of senior partners with 170+ years of combined experiences in investment and operations. Trustbridge has been investing in technology since its inception in 2006 and has since expanded their AUM 30-fold to over US$ 10 billion across 7 vintages. This partnership underscores both Trustbridge and GCCVest’s commitment to fostering synergies between Asian and MENA markets and forging a bridge for companies to access new growth avenues and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Ben Jelloun, Managing Partner at GCCVest, commented: “Together, we are well-positioned to identify and introduce disruptive innovations of Asian tech champions that are ready for globalization and to contribute to the technology transformation and strategic visions in MENA.” Trustbridge Partners echoed this sentiment and shared vision. “Having experienced and benefited from China’s Internet Era, Trustbridge recognizes the strong growth potential in MENA’s digitalization and technology adoption amongst the sizable young population,” Shujun Li, Managing Partner of Trustbridge Partners, added. “We are excited to partner with GCCVest, who is well-equipped with the local knowledge, experience, and network to support companies in navigating the complexities of the attractive emerging MENA region.”
By combining their vision, expertise, and networks, GCCVest and Trustbridge Partners are poised to drive cross-border innovation and value creation, and to support sustainable growth for Asian businesses seeking for globalization opportunities in this dynamic region.
About GCCVest
Based in Hong Kong, GCCVest focuses on cross-border investment opportunities between Asia and MENA. Its fund products and capital advisory activities span the smart capital bridge between the disruptive innovations in Asia, and the emerging digital adoption investment opportunities changing the way people live, work, and play in MENA. For more information, please visit www.gccvest.com or write to info@gccvest.com.
About Trustbridge Partners
Trustbridge Partners is a global growth-oriented private equity firm founded in 2006 with approximately $11 billion AUM, with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Boston. The firm invests globally in innovative, high quality growth opportunities in various stages across Technology, Healthcare and Media. For more information, please visit http://www.trustbridgepartners.com/
