Downtown Dubai rising above morning fog

Independent · Specialised · Disciplined

Value where others see complexity

Sancta Capital is an independent alternative investment manager focused on investing across the corporate capital structure in the Middle East & North Africa

15+
Years investing in MENA
$700m
Assets under management
11.9% CAGR
15 Year Net Annualised Return

Sancta Capital

Disciplined value investing across the capital structure

Derived from the Latin word for sacred, our name reflects an unwavering belief in the sanctity of our partners' capital and trust.

We employ a disciplined value investing strategy that combines rigorous fundamental analysis with a differentiated regional perspective to produce superior absolute returns. Our team invests across the corporate capital structure in assets that are misunderstood or overlooked by the broader investment community. The firm’s investment mandate includes publicly listed equity and debt securities, loans and claims of stressed borrowers, and alternative financing solutions for companies underserved by traditional capital providers.

Significant investment by our principals alongside our investment partners ensures a strong alignment of interests and a shared commitment to long-term value creation.

Why MENA

The world's most persistently mispriced markets

The Middle East & North Africa remains among the most attractive global investment landscapes, characterised by limited sell-side research coverage, low institutional ownership and recurring market dislocations. Less competitive capital markets and distinct regional nuances create durable inefficiencies for a disciplined, specialist investor.

Where global capital sees complexity and headline risk, our on-the-ground presence, deep regional network and active, hands-on approach allows us to turn perceived risks into asymmetric investment opportunities.