Makram Azar
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Hey Makram — similar IB → PE path. Been thinking a lot about proprietary origination in cross-sector private equity lately. Would be good to connect.
Hey Makram, see we share a similar PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity not building a principal investment platform like Full Circle. most funds at this point have stacked up a solid toolkit — PitchBook, CRM, maybe Grata or a sourcing consultant. but the proprietary pipeline rarely reflects the size of the stack. none of it connects systematically, so the firm's thesis and network intelligence don't feed into each other — origination stays inconsistent instead of compounding. wondering if that's still how it plays out at Full Circle? — Russ
Hey Makram, see we share a similar PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity not building a principal investment platform like Full Circle. most funds at this point have stacked up a solid toolkit — PitchBook, CRM, maybe Grata or a sourcing consultant. but the proprietary pipeline rarely reflects the size of the stack. none of it connects systematically, so the firm's thesis and network intelligence don't feed into each other — origination stays inconsistent instead of compounding. do you disagree? — Russ
hey Makram — this kept rattling around. when I was doing growth equity we had every subscription going — PitchBook, CRM, enrichment tools, the lot — and I still spent half my time manually pulling origination together across all of it. always wondered if that was just us being disorganised or if it's genuinely universal. did you ever run into that at Full Circle, or was it just us? — Russ
hey Makram — appreciate the connect either way. I'm in and around cross-sector PE origination all day — if you ever want to swap notes on what's working, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Makram Azar Title: Founder & CEO Fund: Full Circle Capital Background: PROSPECT SUMMARY: MAKRAM AZAR CURRENT FOCUS Makram is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Capital, a London-based principal investment and advisory group established in 2020. The firm partners with UHNW families, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. His current work focuses on direct investment opportunities in private equity and venture capital across the UK, Europe, and North America, specifically targeting cross-sector tech, media, telecoms, and sustainability. He also recently served as CEO of Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp, a NYSE-listed SPAC. BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE With a 35-year career in banking and investment, Makram has executed over 200 deals with an aggregate value exceeding $350 billion. Before founding Full Circle Capital, he spent nearly a decade at Barclays, serving as Chairman of Banking EMEA and Chairman of Barclays Bank PLC, MENA. His previous leadership roles include Managing Director and Head of MENA at KKR and an 18-year tenure at Lehman Brothers, where he was Global Head of Sovereign Wealth Funds. He holds a Master’s in Management and Finance from HEC Paris. KEY SKILLS Investment Banking, Private Equity, M&A, Capital Markets, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Venture Capital, Financial Structuring, and ESG/Sustainability Investing. RECENT POSTS & RELEVANT QUOTES - October 30, 2024: Announced an advisory role for Virgin regarding a new cross-Channel rail service. Quote: "I am delighted to announce that Full Circle Capital is acting as financial advisor to Virgin in connection with its plans to launch a rival international train service through the Channel Tunnel... this decision marks an important step towards providing consumers with an exciting alternative through Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group." - December 22, 2022: Shared news on a Series E round for a carbon capture company. Quote: "I am delighted to announce that Full Circle Capital acted as financial advisor and investor in Svante’s $318 million Series E fundraising round. Carbon capture and storage represents an increasingly valuable option in our efforts to achieve global net-zero targets." - December 12, 2022: Discussed a SPAC deal for MNG Airlines. Quote: "We screened over 500 companies and conducted in-depth due diligence on many companies and our process resulted in identifying a company that offers the market a differentiated, high-quality business." - November 4, 2021: Mentioned a Bloomberg interview regarding market shifts. Quote: "Makram spoke about SPAC trends and the healthy market correction that has followed increased oversight by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission... [he] also discussed the great opportunity that the Middle East will provide for SPACs in the years to come." - December 19, 2020: Celebrated the Golden Falcon IPO. Quote: "We thank all the investors who have supported us in our IPO and we look forward to a successful journey together!" Fund details: - Description: Full Circle Capital is a principal investment and advisory group partnered with some of the world’s most prominent institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, UHNW family offices and industry leaders and disruptors. We focus on direct investment opportunities that offer attractive absolute returns on a risk-adjusted basis across the full spectrum of private equity in the UK, continental Europe and North America, with a focus on Tech, Media, Energy Transition, E-commerce, Logistics, Hospitality and Consumer Brands. We are impact-conscious investors guided by a simple belief that profit and purpose are increasingly correlated, not mutually exclusive. - Website: https://www.fullcircle.capital - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Full Circle Capital Makram Azar recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Full Circle Capital, founded by Makram Azar, focuses on private equity investments in technology, media, and sustainability sectors. Azar recently advised Svante in a $318 million Series E funding round. The firm seeks sustainable growth and positive global impact.