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Towell Holding International
Towell Holding International invests the Sultan family's 160-year-old Omani conglomerate wealth across private equity, venture, and Gulf real estate.
Towell Holding International
Towell Holding – a dynamic Kuwaiti diversified group delivering services, energy, distribution and investment solutions across the region.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1968
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Kuwait
City
Kuwait City
Corporate office
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Additional offices
Muscat, Oman
Principals
Hussain bin Jawad bin Mohammed Al Lawati
Chairman
Imad Kamal Sultan
Vice Chairman and Deputy Managing Director, W.J. Towell & Co.
Murtadha bin Ahmed bin Sultan
Director
Taqi Ali Sultan
General Manager, Ajyal Al Mustaqbal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between Towell Holding International and W.J. Towell & Co.?
Towell Holding International is the Kuwait-based investment arm of the Sultan family, whose wealth originates from W.J. Towell & Co. LLC — an Omani conglomerate founded in 1866. W.J. Towell & Co. remains an active operating business across automotive, consumer goods, and engineering sectors. The holding company invests capital generated by the broader family enterprise.
Who makes investment decisions at Towell Holding International?
Hussain bin Jawad bin Mohammed Al Lawati chairs the firm. Imad Kamal Sultan serves as Vice Chairman and Deputy Managing Director of the parent company, W.J. Towell & Co., and is closely involved in strategic direction. The full investment committee composition is not publicly disclosed.
Does Towell Holding invest directly or through funds?
The firm pursues direct investments in private equity, venture capital, and real estate. Its known portfolio includes direct commercial and residential property holdings in Muscat. The extent of fund commitments versus direct deals is not publicly detailed.
What geographies does Towell Holding target?
The firm concentrates on Gulf Cooperation Council markets, with heavy exposure to Oman and Kuwait. It maintains offices in Kuwait City and Muscat. Selective investments across the broader Middle East are possible but not publicly enumerated.
Does the family maintain a philanthropic foundation?
Yes. The Ajyal Al Mustaqbal (Future Generations) foundation serves as the family's philanthropic vehicle. Taqi Ali Sultan, a family member, serves as General Manager of the foundation, which operates separately from the holding company's investment activities.
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