Sharaf Sharaf

Sharaf Sharaf is the Fund Head at Amplify Growth Partnership, where he leads a newly launched $100 million growth debt fund aimed at supporting technology-driven companies in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENA) region. With over 20 years of experience in both debt and equity investments, Sharaf has a robust background in managing investments across various sectors and geographies.123

Professional Background

• Current Role: As the head of the Amplify Growth Fund, Sharaf oversees origination, deal evaluation, and portfolio management. His leadership is crucial in targeting companies in the Series A to Series C stages that require growth capital.24
• Previous Experience: He has held significant roles in other financial institutions, including being a co-head at Gulf Capital's $220 million credit fund and a founding team member at NBK Capital's mezzanine debt fund. His career also includes experience with Oaktree Capital Real Estate Debt and Bellwether Asset Management.56

Educational Qualifications

Sharaf holds a JD/MBA from the University of San Diego and a BA from the University of Virginia. He is also a member of the California Bar Association (inactive) and has been involved with Dubai Angel Investors.5

Vision for Amplify Growth

Sharaf emphasizes the importance of addressing the growing demand for debt capital in sectors that have historically been underserved. Under his leadership, Amplify aims to fill the existing debt capital gap by focusing on standard-sized transactions that cater to a broader range of companies within the venture capital ecosystem.14