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Elaraby Group
Elaraby Group began in 1964 as a small family company and grew under Ibrahim Mahmoud El-Araby into a holding structure with 19 industrial and trading...
Elaraby Group
Elaraby Group began in 1964 as a small family company and grew under Ibrahim Mahmoud El-Araby into a holding structure with 19 industrial and trading subsidiaries. The family wealth stems directly from this appliance and electronics manufacturing base rather than external capital allocation. Deployment centers on direct co-investments and SPVs in manufacturing facilities. Asset classes include industrial production lines, healthcare infrastructure such as El-Araby Hospital, and early-stage technology through the DTS Alliance. Confirmed positions include an 80 percent stake in Horizon for Home Appliances Manufacturing with Sharp since 2004 and a 70 percent stake in a TCL television plant established in 2016. Geographic reach extends across Egypt, Germany, and Spain with additional supplier networks in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The group employs between 36,000 and 45,000 people across its operating companies. Additional offices operate in Leipzig and Madrid. Philanthropic vehicles include the Arab Foundation for Community Development and Misr Al-Amal Foundation. December 2025 marked the formal end of the 51-year Toshiba partnership. Governance ties the family office to the operating companies through shared leadership and board roles held by Dr. Mamdouh El-Araby across multiple chambers and health-sector associations, creating a direct link between investment decisions and industrial execution.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1964
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Africa
Country
Egypt
City
Cairo
Corporate office
Cairo, Egypt
Additional offices
Leipzig, Germany · Madrid, Spain
Principals
Ibrahim Mahmoud El-Araby
Chairman
Mohamed Mahmoud El-Araby
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Elaraby Group?
Ibrahim Mahmoud El-Araby serves as Chairman and Mohamed Mahmoud El-Araby serves as CEO. Both hold operational leadership roles across the group's manufacturing subsidiaries.
Does Elaraby Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office focuses on direct co-investments and SPVs. Examples include majority stakes in joint-venture manufacturing plants with Sharp and TCL.
How is Elaraby Group related to its parent or operating companies?
The family office and operating companies share the same principals and board structure. Investment activity remains integrated with the industrial subsidiaries rather than separated into an external vehicle.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the family-owned manufacturing business started in 1964 that produces home appliances and electronics across 36 factories.
What investment stages does Elaraby Group typically target?
Activity includes established manufacturing joint ventures and early-stage deep-tech startups through the DTS Alliance founded with American University in Cairo and other partners.
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