Namshi
Who owns Namshi?
Namshi is an E-commerce company based in UAE, now owned by Emaar Malls, which acquired it in 2017 from Rocket Internet SE.
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- ·Fully exited in 2017 to Emaar Malls.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 4 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Rocket Internet SE sold Namshi to Emaar Malls in 2017 after 6 years.
HV Capital sold Namshi to Global Fashion Group in 2014 after 2 years.
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Questions
Who owns Namshi?
Namshi is now owned by Emaar Malls, which acquired it in 2017 from Rocket Internet SE.
When did Emaar Malls acquire Namshi?
Emaar Malls acquired Namshi in 2017, buying from Rocket Internet SE.
Who did Namshi sell to?
Rocket Internet SE sold Namshi to Emaar Malls in 2017 (Trade Sale). HV Capital sold Namshi to Global Fashion Group in 2014 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Namshi over time?
Namshi has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Rocket Internet SE · via Rocket Internet Balance Sheet · 2011–2017 · sold to Emaar Malls · (Trade Sale); HV Capital · via HV Fund V · 2012–2014 · sold to Global Fashion Group · (Trade Sale).