SEKEM Holding for Investment

SEKEM Holding for Investment SAE is a dynamic entity that operates as the umbrella organization for a group of specialized companies. It was established with the primary goal of overseeing, evaluating, and supporting its subsidiary ventures. This enables SEKEM Holding to act both as an investor and a lender to these companies, ensuring their growth and sustainability. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM has been a pioneer in the field of organic and biodynamic agriculture in Egypt. The holding company is deeply rooted in the principles of sustainable development and social entrepreneurship. It is committed to the holistic development of the individual, society, and the environment. The holding company is closely cooperating with international institutions such as the Deutsche Entwicklungsgesellschaft GmbH (DEG), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and has shareholders like the German GLS Gemeinschaftsbank AG, the Dutch Triodos Ventures BV, and Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative since 2011. These partnerships support SEKEM's finance department for future investments. SEKEM Holding guarantees its subsidiaries and itself a sustained commitment to the benefits of biodynamic agriculture, the highest product quality and its continuous improvement, provision of required capital and its optimal use, and investment in education and training for all employees. It also ensures a marketing strategy sensitive to human values, truthfulness, sensibility, and alignment with SEKEM's long-standing vision and values. Under the SEKEM Holding, there are companies like ISIS Organic and SEKEM Health. ISIS Organic has been a market pioneer since 1997, producing food that is wholesome, nutritious, and delicious, from organically grown vegetables, honey, dates, herbs, spices, edible oils, and beverages such as herbal tea and juice. SEKEM Health is known for its natural healthcare products and markets organic medical herbs products in both local and global markets. SEKEM Holding's approach is characterized by high commitment and support to its subsidiaries, dedication towards customers' real needs, and the promotion of the principles of associative economics. It stands as a testament to the power of integrating economic success with social and environmental stewardship.