At Gaea, we pride ourselves on nurturing a diverse and dynamic portfolio of innovative businesses across various sectors and geographies. Our investments span the globe, reflecting our commitment to fostering growth and innovation wherever opportunity arises.
Global Reach, Local Impact
Our portfolio is a testament to our global vision and local expertise. We invest in companies that not only show promising financial returns but also contribute to sustainable development and positive societal impact.
Sector Diversity
Our investments cover a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to:
AL SIRHAN SHOES
Established in 1935, Al Sirhan Shoes is the oldest shoe retailer in Kuwait. The business started with premium imported leather footwear from Europe and has since grown to become the largest footwear retailer in the country. Currently, the company owns three brands and operates two concept stores: Shoebox New York, which offers athleisure brands from around the world, and Al Sirhan Shoes, catering to more traditional tastes.
Al Sirhan Shoes boasts 29 retail outlets in Kuwait's most popular malls and five in Qatar. Plans are in place to open six new stores in the UAE during Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, and five more in KSA throughout 2025. The company employs over 150 staff members.
With a substantial year-over-year double-digit increase in revenues, Al Sirhan Shoes is now preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with plans to be listed in 2026.
Locations: Kuwait / Qatar / UAE
TOTSSY ROBOTICS
Totssy is revolutionizing the grocery industry with cutting-edge robotics and AI technology. The company offers innovative automation solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure, transforming grocery fulfillment into a model of efficiency and precision. Totssy's AI-powered robots and intelligent software optimize every aspect of order fulfillment, enabling businesses to reduce costs, minimize errors, and operate 24/7. By effectively addressing the challenges of online order demand and labor shortages, Totssy empowers grocery retailers to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. With Totssy, businesses can unlock the future of efficient, sustainable, and scalable grocery operations - where robots work smarter, allowing humans to work better.
Location: UK
LYKKE
Lykke stands as one of the pioneers in cryptocurrency trading, rooted in the world of high-frequency finance.
Evolving from a prominent global forex broker, we embraced blockchain technology in 2015, ushering in a new era of crypto trading.
Location: Switzerland
AL SIRHAN UNITED
Partners for over 80 years with high-end brands such as Rolex, which align with our luxury market offerings in retail.
Rolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacturer. Headquartered in Geneva, it is recognized for its expertise and the quality of its products.
Established in the 1940s and operating under the brand names La Rosa Jewelry and later Alsirhan United, we are the sole distributor of Rolex in Kuwait. Our distribution network consists of four shops and a service center.
Our team is committed to delivering the highest customer satisfaction and education while maintaining the brand's reputation at its highest level.
Location: Kuwait
PRESS LONDON
Two Londoners, Ed and Georgie, met in LA and bonded over their love of cold-pressed juice and all things healthy. Soon, they were on a mission to bring healthy plant-based nutrition to the UK.
Back in 2014, if you were a busy Londoner balancing a career, social life, and burning the candle at both ends, there were limited options for convenient, quality health on the go.
Today, we are on a mission to continue that journey, helping you to feel and look your best, whilst enjoying a full life.
Location: UK
MK Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C. is a professional football club based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.
Founded in 2004 after the controversial relocation of Wimbledon F.C., the club currently competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. They play their home games at Stadium MK, a modern 30,500-capacity stadium. Despite a relatively short history, MK Dons have achieved success, winning the League Two title and the Football League Trophy in 2008. The club also reached the Championship, the second tier of English football, in 2015, but were relegated after one season. MK Dons are known for their strong youth academy, which has produced notable players like Dele Alli.
Location: UK
GAEA REAL ESTATE
The company was founded with a vision of transforming Prime London's real estate landscape by offering unparalleled luxury living, catering to a niche often overlooked by larger funds seeking bigger deals and individual developers aiming for smaller projects.
GAEA began its operations in the UK in 2006, expanded to Kuwait in 2010, entered the US market in 2013, and launched in the UAE in 2022. The company focuses on investing in high-yield, small to medium-sized projects aimed at maximizing returns. Our differentiation stems from a meticulous approach to asset selection.
With more than 15 successful projects in prime central London and a total of 25 globally, GAEA’s success is attributed to the team’s expertise in understanding the dynamics of each market. This expertise enables the delivery of state-of-the-art properties tailored to the tastes of each local market.
Locations: UK / USA
SECRETCAPE
Specializing in luxury architectural and interior design for affluent clients in both London and internationally, Secretcape has mastered the art of creating tailored environments that are 'ready to live' in.
Collaborating with the most prestigious artisans from around the world, Secretcape combines luxurious materials with exceptional craftsmanship to achieve a quality of finish.
Location: UK
ANDS
ANDS is an institution dedicated to transitioning adult smokers to potentially reduced-risk products. With decades of combined experience in tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery solutions, heated tobacco products, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), we are committed to providing better alternatives to conventional cigarette smoking.
Founded in 2019 in Kuwait, ANDS has since expanded its reach across the MENA region. The company has collaborated closely with local regulators and international institutions to establish a legal and tax framework for alternative products.
In line with our sustainability mission, ANDS has developed a vape device that is 99% recyclable, made from recycled paper. This innovation underscores our commitment to environmental responsibility while advancing our goal of offering safer alternatives to adult smokers.
Location: UAE / UK / Spain / KSA
ALTITUDE MANAGEMENT FUND
Altitude Investment Management has made multiple investments in the cannabis industry while navigating rapidly changing dynamics within the sector. Leveraging substantial knowledge and connections across various cannabis industry verticals, our partners possess proprietary deal sourcing capabilities and maintain professional organization memberships that facilitate extensive industry networking, idea generation, and deal flow.
With partners collectively spending over 110 years working together in alternative asset fund management and investment banking, Altitude Investment Management brings a wealth of experience to the table. Our portfolio reflects diversity across the legal cannabis supply chain, spanning both medicinal and adult-use spaces. From cultivation to technology, to media, we identify prime opportunities to enter this truly emerging industry.
Location: UK / USA
JUUL
Juul Labs was founded with the goal of helping to transition the world’s one billion adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes.
We believe that vapor products can offer adult smokers an alternative to combustible cigarettes and, in so doing, reduce the harm associated with tobacco. We also know that providing an alternative to adult smokers is at risk if it comes at the expense of underage use. We are committed to helping adult smokers transition away from combustible cigarettes, while combating the serious problem of underage use.
Location: USA
From Seed to Success
We take pride in our ability to nurture businesses from their inception to maturity.
Join us in our mission to turn groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur with a vision or an investor looking for high-potential opportunities, Gaea is your partner in cultivating success.
