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RAAF Holding Company
RAAF Holding Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Portland, OR. It manages approximately $62 million in regulatory assets. The firm has 2...
RAAF Holding Company
RAAF Holding Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Portland, OR. It manages approximately $62 million in regulatory assets. The firm has 2 employees and 1 investment adviser.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Portland
Corporate office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principals
Ali Saleh Al-Othaim
CEO and President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at RAAF Holding Company?
Ali Saleh Al-Othaim serves as CEO and President. He appears to direct investment activity personally; no separate chief investment officer or external investment committee is publicly identified. His board roles at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and the Saudi-American Business Council suggest deal origination relies heavily on his personal network.
How is RAAF Holding Company related to Al-Othaim Markets?
RAAF is the personal investment vehicle of Ali Saleh Al-Othaim, distinct from the publicly listed Al-Othaim Markets Company where his brother Abdullah Saleh Al-Othaim serves as Chairman. Both entities trace back to Al-Othaim Holding Company, the broader family conglomerate, but RAAF operates independently with its own portfolio of real estate, venture, and precious-metals interests.
Does RAAF participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Public disclosures only confirm direct investments, including several named Riyadh residential projects. No fund-commitment activity has been reported. Given the firm's structure as a proprietary allocator, a direct-only mandate is plausible, though the firm has not publicly stated its policy.
What real estate strategy does RAAF pursue?
RAAF develops residential and mixed-use projects within Riyadh. Identified properties include Mandevilla 20, Araqa Elite 23, The Yard 21, Infinity 16, and Le Anglo. The footprint suggests an in-city, for-sale residential strategy rather than income-producing commercial assets.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The Al-Othaim family fortune originated with Abdullah Saleh Al-Othaim, who built a retail empire beginning in 1956. Al-Othaim Markets now operates over 250 supermarkets and shopping centers across Saudi Arabia. Ali Saleh Al-Othaim manages RAAF as a separate vehicle deploying his share of this family wealth.
Does RAAF maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Family philanthropy flows through the Abdullah Saleh Al Othaim & Sons Charitable Foundation, a separate entity. This foundation is not part of the RAAF investment portfolio. Maintaining distinct investment and charitable vehicles is standard practice for Saudi family offices.
What investment stages does RAAF target for venture allocations?
RAAF targets early-stage and startup investments, according to Altss research. Specific portfolio companies have not been publicly disclosed. The firm's venture exposure is likely concentrated within Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem, though geographic bounds are unconfirmed.
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