Hassan Nemazee Business Outlooks

As a member of the Iranian American Political Action Committee, Hassan Nemazee serves as one of the Board of Directors, representing New York.

The IAPAC exists in order to promote the election of candidates, locally, or on the state or federal level, who are aware of and concerned about the needs of the Iranian American community. It is non-partisan, paying no regard to the party affiliation of the candidates, as long as they show interest in and concern for the Iranian American Community here in the U.S.

As a political action committee IAPAC also promotes Iranian American candidates for local, state and federal office, as well as legislation which improves the condition of Iranian Americans.

IAPAC strives to involve Iranian Americans in the American Electoral process so that they can have their various needs addressed in a democratic fashion.

Hassan Namazee, participant on the advisory board at Vanterra Capital explains the philosophy at Venterra: that the top performing private equity funds that are emerging and have demonstrated expertise in a particular targeted sub-sector along with an ability for value-creation are identified proactively with due diligence done to insure the best possible investment.

The best possible investment opportunities are assured due to Vanterra’s integrated model of investing in funds in identified target sectors and regions.

Vanterra establishes long term relationships with the best performing fund partners who share their outlook as the basic building block of their investing strategy. These fund partners are ready to collaborate in a more proactive role as compared to the usual “fund of funds.” Due to these key partnerships Vanterra creates and informational advantage, excellent ‘deal flow’ and a singular diligence nexus.

The first closing on Vanterra Capital’s new emerging market private equity fund was on $152 million, with the fund’s target being $300 million.

Formed in the year 2008, Vanterra Capital’s mandate is to invest in emerging markets as a fund-of-funds in private equity. The emerging markets are in Eastern Europe, China, India, Africa and the Middle East. The fund also invests in the U.S. lower mid-market as well as making direct investments in these emerging markets.

Included on Vanterra’s advisory board are several business leaders including Hassan Nemazee, chairman and CEO of Nemazee Capital.

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Iranian American Political Action Committee, or IAPAC, Hassan Nemazee strives to see Iranian Americans become candidates for public office, and hopefully to win those seats, whether on the local level or in state and/or federal government.

Lately the hard work of the IAPAC has paid off.  In Los Angeles, California, David Vahedi won the primary election for the City Council Seat of the 5th District of Los Angeles.

On May 19, 2009 Vahedi will run against Paul Koretz, the former mayor of West Hollywood. If Mr. Vahedi wins the election he will have become the first Iranian American to serve on the City Council in the city of Los Angeles.

Follow the link to hear and see the debate which took place between the candidates.

The investing strategy at Vanterra Capital relies on targeting emerging markets in a variety of places including, China, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Vanterra believes that due to rapid growth, larger volume of transactions, higher percentage of deals outside of competitive auctions, and lower purchase multiples of these markets that there is a greater opportunity for value-creation.

There are two components to Vanterra’s private equity investing strategy:

1.    Fund Investments deal in the superior of the lower-middle-market private equity funds.  These funds show high potential towards value-creation as well as sector expertise, giving them an advantage over similar equity funds and can also be a resource of market intelligence.

2.    Direct investments invest in lower-middle-market companies (as opposed to funds) with usual transaction values between $20 million and $300 million. These investments can include co-investments along with Fund Investments and investments which originated from the various other Vanterra networks of proprietary funds and its affiliates.

Hassan Nemazee is the founder, chairman and CEO of Nemazee Capital Corporation. In addition, Nemazee holds a number of leadership positions across the business world. These include serving as co-Chairman for Carret Asset Management Group, LLC and also Brean Murray Carret & Co., LLC.

As an investment manager and investment banker, Nemazee, who brings over 30 years of experience to the fore, has been involved in joint ventures with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company and AIG. Nemazee Capital Corporation acquired Carret Asset Management thereby expanding its investment portfolio by moving into the financial services industry.

Vanterra Capital Ltd. has closed its first short period of operation with the successful financing of its first fund with $152 million. Closing this first fund within four months of commencing operations, Vanterra anticipates closing another fund to the estimated value reaching $300 million in the first months of 2009. These funds will complement the separate accounts under Vanterra’s management.

Vanterra’s principal investor is an affiliate of Quadrant Management, and aside from its economic leadership, it has a top notch advisory board. The members of this board are
Vanterra’s advisory board includes, among others: Professor Glenn Hubbard (Dean of Columbia Business School), John Schumacher (CEO of New York Life Capital Partners), Khaled Al-Muhairy (Founder and CEO of Evolvence Capital), and Hassan Nemazee (Chairman and CEO of Nemazee Capital).

Mr Hassan Nemazee, the founder, chairman and CEO of his own Nemazee Capital Corporation, serves on the Advisory Board of Vanterra Capital. Together with the Board of Directors and team of Vanterra Capital, Nemazee plays a role in defining and shaping the investment strategies of Vanterra Capital.

Vanterra Capital is an international private equity company involved in asset management for a varied investor base comprising high net worth private investors and institutions. Vanterra’s equity platform consists of investments in top level small and emerging funds, in combination with direct investments.

Asia Society honored key business leaders including Hassan Nemazee, responsible for strengthening business, cultural and political ties between China and the U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia through direct investment. Asia Society

A prestigious and delightful evening of celebration was hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
in New York to mark Norooz. The event, which was held in the majestic Temple of Dendur was called ‘Noruz At the Met’. Sheila & Hassan Nemazee served on Steering Committee for Noruz at the Met.

Without Boundary: Seventeen Ways of Looking
The exhibition seeks to emphasize diversity by questioning the use of artists’ origins as the sole determining factor in the consideration of their art.
The exhibition is supported in part by The International Council of The Museum of Modern Art and by Sheila and Hassan Nemazee.
Without Boundary