Loulwa Bakr
Founder at Chrome Advisory
Profile
Loulwa is a Senior Partner at Chrome Advisory, an investment advisory firm active in the venture capital industry in Saudi Arabia.
Loulwa led a notable career in corporate finance and investment banking that has spanned 15 years, and culminated with her heading the investment banking division of Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia.
In 2015, she founded EduNation, an advisory business that supports regional EdTech startups.
She has participated in various CMA committees that reviewed regulations at the inception of the CMA, and has led some of the landmark transactions in Saudi capital markets.
Loulwa has advised and arranged the financing, restructuring, and growth through mergers and acquisitions, and most significantly, has secured access to capital markets, for top tier corporations.
In addition to being recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, she is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors of Reyl Finance (MEA), a member of the audit committee for Budget Rent A Car Saudi Arabia and a member of the advisory board of Columbia University’s Global Centers (Amman).
Loulwa holds a Master’s degree of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the Graduate School of Business of Columbia University in the City of New York.
Loulwa Bakr active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Advisory | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
| Reyl Finance (MEA) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Loulwa Bakr
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Global Ventures Ltd
 Global Ventures Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Global Ventures Ltd is an venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Noor Sweid. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-02-28 |
Zid Holding
 Zid Holding Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zid Holding is a holding Saudi Arabian company that specializes in developing software for online retail platforms. The company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in 2017 by Mazen AlDarrab and Sultan H. AlAsmi, with Sultan H. AlAsmi serving as the CEO since its inception. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia
 Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia provides investment banking services. It offers investment advisory, asset management, and brokerage services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-31 |
SNB Capital Co.
 SNB Capital Co. Investment ManagersFinance SNB Capital Co. is the investment banking and asset management arm of Saudi National Bank (TADAWUL: 1180) in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, the firm was founded in 2007 as NCB Capital Co. and became SNB Capital Co. in 2021. SNB Capital provides Islamic Shariah compliant mutual funds to individuals and institutional clients. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2005-12-31 |
Saudi American Bank
 Saudi American Bank Regional BanksFinance Saudi American Bank provides banking services. The private company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. and has subsidiaries in Turkey. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-31 |
Training of Loulwa Bakr
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
| King Saud University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| UNITED INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | Finance |
| THE SAUDI NATIONAL BANK | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Global Ventures Ltd
Global Ventures Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Global Ventures Ltd is an venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Noor Sweid. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Zid Holding
Zid Holding Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zid Holding is a holding Saudi Arabian company that specializes in developing software for online retail platforms. The company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in 2017 by Mazen AlDarrab and Sultan H. AlAsmi, with Sultan H. AlAsmi serving as the CEO since its inception. | Technology Services |
| Chrome Advisory | |
| Reyl Finance (MEA) Ltd. | |
Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia
Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia provides investment banking services. It offers investment advisory, asset management, and brokerage services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Finance |
Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia Co.
 Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia Co. Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia Co. is an asset management firm headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Middle East, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia offers global asset management products and services in equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative investments to Saudi institutional clients. Their flagship product is the Morgan Stanley Saudi Equity Fund. | Finance |
SNB Capital Co.
SNB Capital Co. Investment ManagersFinance SNB Capital Co. is the investment banking and asset management arm of Saudi National Bank (TADAWUL: 1180) in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, the firm was founded in 2007 as NCB Capital Co. and became SNB Capital Co. in 2021. SNB Capital provides Islamic Shariah compliant mutual funds to individuals and institutional clients. | Finance |
Saudi American Bank
Saudi American Bank Regional BanksFinance Saudi American Bank provides banking services. The private company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. and has subsidiaries in Turkey. | Finance |
EFG-Hermes-KSA (Investment Management)
 EFG-Hermes-KSA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance EFG Hermes KSA (Investment Management) (EFG Hermes-IM) is the Saudi Arabia-based asset management subsidiary of Egyptian Financial Group-Hermes Holdings Co. (CI: HRHO) in Egypt. The firm is headquartered in Riyadh and was founded in 2007. EFG Hermes-IM provides a range of mutual funds and segregated portfolios to a variety of clients including governments, corporations, financial institutions, family offices, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments and high-net worth individuals. | Finance |
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