Q&A: Samena Capital's Shirish Saraf
With its focus on Asia and the Middle East and a roster of big-name owner-shareholders, Samena Capital is a GP with a difference. Shirish Saraf, the firm’s founder and vice chairman, explains the strategy
Q: Samena has made its debut investment in Myanmar. To what extent is the firm’s geographical remit expanding? A: We are increasingly interested in other South Asian economies. We did the deal in Myanmar,...
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