Crescent Enterprises
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Crescent Enterprises is a multinational company headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The company operates through four platforms: CE-Operates, CE-Invests, CE-Ventures, and CE-Creates, across sectors that include ports and logistics, food and beverages, and business aviation as well as across business verticals, such as private equity, venture capital, and business incubation.{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Alkesh |date=2021-05-09 |title=Sharjah’s Crescent Enterprises plans to invest Dh1bn in start-ups by 2022 |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/technology/sharjah-s-crescent-enterprises-plans-to-invest-dh1bn-in-start-ups-by-2022-1.1219500 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=The National |language=en}}
Crescent Enterprises, created in 2007, is a subsidiary of the Crescent Group, a family business group operating in the MENA region since 1971. The Crescent Group's other subsidiary, Crescent Petroleum, is a privately-owned upstream oil and gas company in the Middle East.{{cite web |title=Crescent launches $150m venture capital division |url=http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/522502/BUSINESS/Crescent-launches-$150m-venture-capital-division |accessdate=9 March 2018 |work=Saudi Gazette}}
History
Crescent Enterprises was founded in 2007. The company initially operated under three platforms, focusing on strategic investments and venture capital. In 2014, the group launched business incubation platform CE-Creates to develop early-stage concepts into viable ventures.{{Cite web |last=Nagraj |first=Aarti |date=2012-11-26 |title=Exclusive: Majid Jafar, CEO, Crescent Petroleum |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/exclusive-majid-jafar-ceo-crescent-petroleum/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |language=en-US}}
In 2017, the company reorganized its operations across the four platforms: CE-Operates, CE Invests, CE-Ventures, and CE-Creates.{{Cite web |title=Crescent Enterprises |url=https://www.weforum.org/organizations/crescent-enterprises/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250112195424/https://www.weforum.org/organizations/crescent-enterprises/ |archive-date=2025-01-12 |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=World Economic Forum |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=McAllister |first=Fiona |date=2021-05-11 |title=Crescent Enterprises $272M startup investment fund |url=https://mena.news/crescent-enterprises-272m-startup-investment-fund/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |language=en-US}}
Structure
= CE-Operates =
CE-Operates is a platform that constitutes subsidiaries and affiliates in sectors such as ports and logistics, and power and engineering. CE-Operates' businesses include the Gulftainer Group and Momentum Logistics.{{Cite web |last=Ayoub |first=Karine |date=2019-01-28 |title=Family Businesses to drive Sustainable Development across the Middle East |url=https://executive-bulletin.com/other/family-businesses-to-drive-sustainable-development-across-the-middle-east |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Executive Bulletin |language=en-US}}
= Gulftainer Group =
Gulftainer is one of the world’s largest independent privately owned ports management company.{{Cite web |title=Gulftainer handled operations in record time at Iraq port |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/gulftainer-handled-operations-in-record-time-at-iraq-port-1.1652879108338 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}} The company was formed in 1976 in the UAE to operate the container terminal in the Middle East, the Sharjah Container Terminal at Port Khalid. As of 2025, it operates in ports in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the United States.{{Cite web |date=2019-01-06 |title=Port operator Gulftainer appoints new chief operating officer - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/410806-port-operator-gulftainer-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}} The company expanded its operations to Iraq in 2008, becoming the first international company to establish a container terminal at Umm Qasr port.{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-08-01 |title=Gulftainer’s Iraq terminal handles biggest vessel yet |url=https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gulftainers-iraq-terminal-handles-biggest-vessel-yet/ |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Latest Maritime & Shipping News Online - The Maritime Standard |language=en-US}} In 2013, Gulftainer acquired a 51% stake in Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company, gaining management of three terminals in Jeddah and Jubail.{{Cite web |date=2013-06-24 |title=Gulftainer acquires 51% stake in Gulf Stevedoring to manage Jeddah, Jubail ports |url=https://www.arabnews.com/news/455999 |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Arab News |language=en}}
In 2014, Gulftainer became the first Middle Eastern port operator with operations in the US, with a 35-year concession at Florida's Port Canaveral.{{Cite web |last=Brinkmann |first=Paul |date=2014-06-23 |title=UAE-based company signs 35-year cargo deal at Port Canaveral |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2014/06/23/uae-based-company-signs-35-year-cargo-deal-at-port-canaveral/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Orlando Sentinel |language=en-US}} In March 2018, the company won a 50- year concession to operate a second US port in Wilmington, Delaware through its US subsidiary GT USA Wilmington.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Xerxes Wilson and Xerxes |title=Gulftainer chief promises jobs as board gives blessing to port privatization effort |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2018/04/06/gulftainer-chief-promises-jobs-board-gives-blessing-port-privatization-effort/494053002/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=The News Journal |language=en-US}} GT USA Wilmington later withdrew from developing the Port of Wilmington in 2023.{{Cite web |last=SpeedAdmin |date=2023-07-31 |title=Enstructure, GT USA Wilmington Complete Transfer of Port of Wilmington Operations {{!}} Port Wilmington |url=https://portwilmington.com/enstructure-gt-usa-wilmington-complete-transfer-of-port-of-wilmington-operations/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=portwilmington.com |language=en-US}}
In September 2021, Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company invested $50 million to increase the handling capacity of Saudi Arabia's Jubail Commercial Port to 1.8 million TEUs.{{Cite web |last=Rahman |first=Fareed |title=Gulftainer’s subsidiary invests $50m to expand Jubail port |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2021/09/07/gulftainers-subsidiary-invests-50m-to-expand-jubail-port/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=The National |language=en}} Additionally, Gulftainer renewed its 35-year concession agreements with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority to manage and operate Sharjah Container Terminal and Khor Fakkan Container Terminal.{{Cite web |title=Sharjah Customs-News Details |url=https://www.sharjahcustoms.gov.ae/en/newsdetails/3098 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.sharjahcustoms.gov.ae}}{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Gulf News |date=2023-11-20 |title=Sharjah Ports extends its partnership with Gulftainer for 35 years |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/sharjah-ports-extends-its-partnership-with-gulftainer-for-35-years-1.99504411 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lepic |first=Bojan |date=2023-11-20 |title=Gulftainer extends partnership with Sharjah Ports for 35 years |url=https://splash247.com/gulftainer-extends-partnership-with-sharjah-ports-for-35-years/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Splash247 |language=en-GB}}
= Momentum Logistics =
Momentum Logistics is a logistics company based in Sharjah. Established in 2008, the company operates in the Middle East, providing services such as transportation, freight forwarding, and warehousing. It opened offices in Zakho and Irbil, Iraq, and acquired a controlling interest in UAE-based Avalon General Land Transport. The company later sold its shares in Avalon General Land Transport in August 2024.{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Staff |date=2018-09-15 |title=Gulftainer wins control of Avalon |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/gulftainer-wins-control-of-avalon-1.626059 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}
= CE-Invests =
CE-Invests is a strategic investments platform that maintains a portfolio of diversified asset class investments. CE-Invests holds a minority stake in Gama Aviation Plc, where it plays an active role in shaping the company’s direction. Its partnership with Growthgate Capital has supported the growth of middle-market businesses across the MENA region. As a limited partner in TVM Capital Healthcare, CE-Invests has backed initiatives that transform healthcare delivery, while its involvement with the Siraj Palestine Fund I has contributed to job creation and economic growth in Palestine.{{Cite web |date=2017-11-22 |title=Crescent launches $150m venture capital division |url=https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/522502/BUSINESS/Crescent-launches-$150m-venture-capital-division |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Saudigazette |language=English}}{{Cite web |last=Hope |first=Bradley |title=Crescent's Badr Jafar has world at his feet |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/crescent-s-badr-jafar-has-world-at-his-feet-1.525814 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=The National |language=en}}
The company holds a minority stake in Gama Aviation Plc. In partnership with Growthgate Capital, CE-Invests has supported the development of middle-market enterprises across the MENA region. Additionally, its collaboration with the FIM-IBC MENA Real Estate Opportunities Fund has enabled real estate projects in residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. The platform focuses on broader economic and social development in the regions where it operates.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Aby Sam |date=2024-03-01 |title=A Decade In Review: Badr Jafar, CEO, Crescent Enterprises |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/leadership/a-decade-in-review-badr-jafar-ceo-crescent-enterprises/470373 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}
= CE-Ventures =
The CE-Ventures platform was established in 2017 and invests in early- to late-stage startups with focus on tech-enabled solutions in the US, MENA, India, and Southeast Asia.{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Manoj |date=2023-01-06 |title=‘A recession is a good time to make startup investments’, says CE-Ventures Tushar Singhvi |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/a-recession-is-a-good-time-to-make-startup-investments-says-ce-ventures-tushar-singhvi-1.93049897 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Gulf News |language=en}} In 2017, CE-Ventures led a $16 million Series A funding of ENDOQUEST Robotics (formerly known as ColubrisMX, Inc.) and XCath, Inc., two micro-robotic medical device companies developed at the University of Texas Medical School’s Microsurgical Robotics Laboratory, and incorporated in Texas, USA. Additionally, XCath performed the world’s first live telerobotic mechanical thrombectomy trial for stroke treatment between Abu Dhabi and Korea.{{Cite web |title=ColubrisMX and XCatch rise to series A - |url=https://globalventuring.com/university/colubrismx-and-xcatch-rise-to-series-a/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=globalventuring.com}}{{Cite web |last=Townsend |first=Sarah |title=Crescent Enterprises plans at least three VC investments next year |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/crescent-enterprises-plans-at-least-three-vc-investments-next-year-1.684111 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=The National |language=en}} CE-Ventures also invested in NerdWallet.{{Cite web |title=Crescent Enterprises to double its investments in start-ups to Dh1 billion by 2022 |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/crescent-enterprises-to-double-its-investments-in-start-ups-to-dh1-billion-by-2022-1.1620548402279 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}} CE-Ventures led the seed round in Kitopi, a cloud kitchen platform, and also participated in subsequent funding rounds.{{Cite web |title=CE Ventures Leads Seed Round For UAE Food Tech Startup Kitopi {{!}} MAGNiTT |url=https://magnitt.com/news/ce-ventures-leads-seed-round-uae-food-tech-startup-kitopi-37092 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=magnitt.com}} Kitopi went on to become the fastest unicorn in the MENA region,{{Cite web |last=MENAbytes |date=2021-07-02 |title=Dubai’s Kitopi hits unicorn status with USD 415 million Series C round led by SoftBank |url=https://kr-asia.com/dubais-kitopi-hits-unicorn-status-with-usd-415-million-series-c-round-led-by-softbank |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=KrASIA |language=en}} reaching a valuation of over $1 billion just three years after its founding.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-14 |title=AB Talks: How Kitopi grew from a start-up to a $1 billion in three years - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/videos/468374-ab-talks-more-mena-born-unicorns-on-the-horizon-says-1-billion-kitopi-ceo |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}}
In addition, CE-Ventures led the Series A round in Freshtohome, an online retailer specializing in fresh, chemical-free seafood, meat, fruits, and vegetables.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=M. B. |date=2019-06-16 |title=Indian seafood and meat ecommerce startup FreshToHome raises $11 million Series A from Dubai-based CE-Ventures, expands to UAE |url=https://www.menabytes.com/freshtohome-series-a/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=MENAbytes |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Meha |date=2019-05-27 |title=With $11 Mn Funding, FreshToHome Ready To Add Mega Fish Farms, Organic Vegetables To Its Basket |url=https://inc42.com/startups/with-funding-freshtohome-expands-to-offline-retail-adds-vegetables-to-the-basket/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Inc42 Media |language=en}}
A year after its establishment, CE-Ventures acquired a minority stake in Dubai-based logistics company Transcorp.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Entrepreneur Middle East |date=2018-11-27 |title=CE-Ventures Acquires Significant Stake in UAE-based Transcorp |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/finance/ce-ventures-acquires-significant-stake-in-uae-based/323779 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}
CE-Ventures led a $4 million funding round for Indian Ayurveda startup NirogStreet in 2021. It is also involved in other India-based investments including Mobile Premier League (MPL), an online gaming platform, Shiprocket, an ecommerce logistics and shipping software provider, and Furlenco, an online furniture rental platform.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-11 |title=Navigating the opportunities and challenges of investing in Saudi Arabia |url=https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/632369 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Saudigazette |language=English}}{{Cite web |last=Tyagi |first=Harsh Upadhyay & Gaurav |title=Furlenco raises Rs 53 Cr in debt; set to kick off Series D round |url=https://entrackr.com/2020/11/furlenco-raises-rs-53-cr-in-debt-set-to-kick-off-series-d-round/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=entrackr.com |language=en}}
CE-Ventures co-led a $10 million financing round for Crossbridge, a UAE-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of therapies to address major healthcare challenges globally.{{Cite web |title=Enterprise — Essential business, finance and policy news from the Arab world |url=https://enterprise.news/uae/en/news/story/cf2e0125-d0d7-45d6-8b3c-5cb41629b594/uae%25e2%2580%2599s-ce-ventures-co-leads-usd-10-mn-seed-round-for-us-biotech-firm |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Enterprise |language=en}} The firm also participated in a $26 million Series A funding round for Exeliom Biosciences, a France-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in microbiome-based immunotherapies.{{Cite web |last=Marzo |first=Stefano De |date=2023-07-03 |title=Paris-based Exeliom Biosciences completes final close of €24 million Series A to further progress its microbiome-based inmunotherapy |url=https://www.eu-startups.com/2023/07/paris-based-exeliom-biosciences-completes-final-close-of-e24-million-series-a-to-further-progress-its-microbiome-based-inmunotherapy/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=EU-Startups |language=en-US}}
CE-Ventures has invested over $500 million in early-stage businesses and venture capital funds in the MENA, India, Southeast Asia, and the US.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Aby Sam |date=2024-03-01 |title=A Decade In Review: Badr Jafar, CEO, Crescent Enterprises |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/leadership/a-decade-in-review-badr-jafar-ceo-crescent-enterprises/470373 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=XCath successfully performs world’s first telerobotic mechanical thrombectomy demo at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week |url=https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/health/xcath-successfully-performs-worlds-first-telerobotic-mechanical-thrombectomy-demo-at-abu-dhabi-global-healthcare-week/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.mediaoffice.abudhabi |language=en}}
= CE-Creates =
CE-Creates established in 2014 is an incubator platform that focuses on developing new businesses internally.{{Cite web |date=2018-10-14 |title=Crescent Enterprises creates sensor-equipped clothing line for labourers - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/retail/406218-crescent-enterprises-creates-sensor-equipped-clothing-line-for-labourers |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}} The first venture developed by CE-Creates is Kava & Chai, a specialty coffeehouse launched in 2017.{{Cite web |last=B |first=Rupkatha |date=2019-06-25 |title=Kava & Chai opens in prime locations |url=https://www.imagesretailme.com/kava-chai-opens-in-prime-locations/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Future of retail business in Middle East |language=en-US}}
In 2018, CE-Creates partnered with Bee'ah, the UAE's leading environmental management company, to establish ION, a sustainable transport company focused on promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions.{{Cite web |date=2019-11-18 |title=Crescent Enterprises and Bee’ah inaugurate Sustainable Transport Company ION - Construction Business News Middle East |url=https://www.cbnme.com/logistics-news/crescent-enterprises-and-beeah-inaugurate-sustainable-transport-company-ion/ |access-date=2025-02-05 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-02 |title=Badr Jafar {{!}} Gulf Business |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/lists/100-most-powerful-arabs-2024/badr-jafar/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |date=2018-06-05 |title=Crescent and Bee’ah launch sustainable commercial transporter ION |url=https://meconstructionnews.com/29787/crescent-and-beeah-launch-sustainable-transporter-ion |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Middle East Construction News |language=en-US}} ION launched the UAE's first autonomous shuttle service along the Ajman Corniche and developing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in partnership with Sharjah City Municipality and the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-20 |title=ION introduces region’s first fully autonomous public transport shuttle - Construction Business News Middle East |url=https://www.cbnme.com/logistics-news/ion-introduces-regions-first-fully-autonomous-public-transport-shuttle/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Rhodri |date=2020-02-05 |title=Ion to install Sharjah EV stations |url=https://www.just-auto.com/news/ion-to-install-sharjah-ev-stations/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Just Auto |language=en-US}} BreakBread, launched in 2022, is a digital platform designed to connect food enthusiasts, chefs, and diners through curated home-cooked food experiences. It provides a space where chefs can experiment with new ideas and engage directly with a community of passionate food lovers.{{Cite web |date=2020-02-04 |title=ION, SEWA, SCM to install, operate EV charging stations in Sharjah - Construction Week Online |url=https://www.constructionweekonline.com/products-services/262417-ion-sewa-scm-to-install-operate-ev-charging-stations-in-sharjah |access-date=2025-02-05 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hub |first=Abu Dhabi SME |title=Hatch & Boost Ventures launches foodtech startup BreakBread |url=https://www.adsmehub.ae/en/explore/post-details/hatch-and-boost-ventures-launches-foodtech-startup-breakbread |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=www.adsmehub.ae |language=en}}
Public activities
Crescent Enterprises is a member of several World Economic Forum initiatives, including the Edison Alliance, Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and New Value Creation, Shaping the Future of Mobility, New Economy and Society, and the Regional Action Group for MENA.{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Gulf News |date=2022-02-14 |title=Crescent Enterprises commits to digital inclusion to impact 100,000 youth |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/crescent-enterprises-commits-to-digital-inclusion-to-impact-100000-youth-1.1644829637168 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Alkesh |title=Economical internet services required to bridge digital divide, experts say |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/technology/2021/09/24/economical-internet-services-required-to-bridge-digital-divide-experts-say/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=The National |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Crescent Enterprises and Majarra ink partnership deal |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/crescent-enterprises-and-majarra-ink-partnership-deal |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}
The organization is a founding partner of the Pearl Initiative,{{Cite web |last=gulftoday |date=2021-11-21 |title=New economic opportunities |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/Business/2021/11/21/New-economic--opportunities |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=gulftoday |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=United Arab Emirates |url=https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-investment-climate-statements/united-arab-emirates/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=United States Department of State |language=en-US}} and a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact{{Cite web |date=2016-10-11 |title=Pearl Initiative, UN Global Compact to host forum in Dubai on Oct. 27 |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/996546/saudi-arabia |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Arab News |language=en}} and the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles.{{Cite web |title=Bridging the gender gap in investment industry |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/bridging-the-gender-gap-in-investment-industry |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}} In addition, it is a member of the WEF’s Partnering Against Corruption Initiative.{{Cite web |title=The National - Latest world news, sport & opinion |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/?_ptid=%7Bkpdx%7DAAAAvksfYrrycgoKV09LTEFYMDFwahIQbTcxeW0zdG8zdDZmcnU1MhoMRVg5WFhZOUNTUFY2IiUxODdpb3Y4MGFjLTAwMDAzNTdxY2lmODNyYTRtZDhpdTk4bnQwKhhzaG93T2ZmZXI0UzQ2WUhCTDcwWlFES08wAToMT1RZMDlCR0dKTkJSUhJ2LXMA8Ch1MGo2cDRtenVhWg05Mi4yMDYuMTIwLjg3YgNkd2Nohe23vQZwBXgMggEMT0ZWWFVMSjROT1hW |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.thenationalnews.com}}