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Agility

Agility Capital, LLC is a private venture debt fund focused on providing debt solutions to venture capital-backed and closely-held private companies and Small...

Agility

Agility Capital, LLC is a private venture debt fund focused on providing debt solutions to venture capital-backed and closely-held private companies and Small Cap public companies. We provide entrepreneurs with financial services tailored to their immediate needs, offering both time and operating capital to successfully achieve the next financing milestone.

General information

Firm type

Asset Manager

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Santa Barbara

Corporate office

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Additional offices

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Principals

Tarek Sultan

Vice Chairman

Henadi Al-Saleh

Board Member

Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa

Board Member

Essa Al-Saleh

Board Member

Christopher Michael Gordon

Board Member

Sector focus

Logistics & Supply ChainAviation ServicesEnergy LogisticsIndustrial Real EstateInfrastructureVentures

Frequently asked questions

What is Agility's relationship with DSV?

Agility is one of the largest shareholders in DSV, the world's largest logistics company by revenue. The stake originated from DSV's acquisition of Agility's Global Integrated Logistics business in 2021, a transaction that transformed Agility into a strategic holding company with a concentrated equity position in the global freight-forwarding leader.

How does Agility source new investment opportunities?

Agility originates deals through its operating subsidiaries, which provide visibility into supply chain infrastructure gaps — particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The firm also pursues direct joint ventures, such as the 2025 ROSHN Group partnership for logistics park development in Saudi Arabia, and evaluates venture-stage technology companies that complement its physical logistics assets.

Is Agility structured as a family office or a corporation?

Agility is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, with board oversight and investor disclosures. It does not operate as a traditional single-family office, though its largest shareholders include members of the Sultan family, who maintain board representation through Tarek Sultan's role as Vice Chairman.

What role does Menzies Aviation play within Agility's portfolio?

Menzies Aviation is Agility's wholly owned aviation services subsidiary and the largest in the world by country presence. It provides ground handling, cargo, and fueling services at airports globally, including a recent 15-year license win at Bangalore International Airport, and contributes a substantial portion of Agility's consolidated operating income.

Does Agility invest in venture-stage companies?

Yes, Agility maintains a ventures portfolio of emerging technology businesses, with investments in digital logistics platforms including Shipa. The venture arm focuses on companies that enhance supply chain efficiency and connectivity across the regions where Agility's core subsidiaries operate.

What significant real estate investments does Agility hold?

Agility's real estate exposure includes its Agility Logistics Parks business, which develops and operates industrial facilities in markets such as Ghana and Saudi Arabia. It also holds a minority stake in Reem Mall, a $1.3 billion retail megaproject currently under development in Abu Dhabi.

Where does Agility concentrate its geographic operations?

Agility's operational footprint focuses on the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Its logistics parks subsidiary has active projects in Ghana and Saudi Arabia, Menzies Aviation operates airports across every major continent, and the broader portfolio maintains headquarters in both Santa Barbara, California, and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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