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title: "Luxor Capital"
description: "Luxor Capital Group, LP is a global alternative asset manager based in New York, United States. It is structured as an investment management firm and hedge fund, managing multi billion dollar assets for institutional and other sophisticated investors. The firm’s official website is hosted at luxorcap.com, and public profiles consistently reference its New York headquarters. In Africa, Luxor Capital has participated in late stage growth financings, focusing on consumer technology and digital platforms. According to available investment records, the firm has backed companies operating in Egypt and Kenya, with activity between March 2021 and February 2022. During this period it took part in four funding rounds at PIPE, Pre Series C, Series C, and Series F stages, reflecting a preference for mature, scaling businesses. Its sector exposure in Africa includes quick commerce, through investments in elmenus and Glovo, and travel and mobility, through its investment in Swvl. Luxor Capital’s African transactions often involve collaboration with regional and global partners. Co investors recorded alongside Luxor Capital include Fawry, Marakez, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Zain, Agility Ventures, Chimera Investment, Kube VC, GP Bullhound, The Drake Group, Lugard Road Capital, Delivery Hero, and Portugal Ventures. These deals highlight Luxor Capital’s role in syndicated rounds that connect local market leaders with international capital and expertise."
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# Luxor Capital

Luxor Capital Group, LP is a global alternative asset manager based in New York, United States. It is structured as an investment management firm and hedge fund, managing multi billion dollar assets for institutional and other sophisticated investors. The firm’s official website is hosted at luxorcap.com, and public profiles consistently reference its New York headquarters. In Africa, Luxor Capital has participated in late stage growth financings, focusing on consumer technology and digital platforms. According to available investment records, the firm has backed companies operating in Egypt and Kenya, with activity between March 2021 and February 2022. During this period it took part in four funding rounds at PIPE, Pre Series C, Series C, and Series F stages, reflecting a preference for mature, scaling businesses. Its sector exposure in Africa includes quick commerce, through investments in elmenus and Glovo, and travel and mobility, through its investment in Swvl. Luxor Capital’s African transactions often involve collaboration with regional and global partners. Co investors recorded alongside Luxor Capital include Fawry, Marakez, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Zain, Agility Ventures, Chimera Investment, Kube VC, GP Bullhound, The Drake Group, Lugard Road Capital, Delivery Hero, and Portugal Ventures. These deals highlight Luxor Capital’s role in syndicated rounds that connect local market leaders with international capital and expertise.

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## Summary

Luxor Capital Group, LP is a global alternative asset manager based in New York, United States. It is structured as an investment management firm and hedge fund, managing multi billion dollar assets for institutional and other sophisticated investors. The firm’s official website is hosted at luxorcap.com, and public profiles consistently reference its New York headquarters. In Africa, Luxor Capital has participated in late stage growth financings, focusing on consumer technology and digital platforms. According to available investment records, the firm has backed companies operating in Egypt and Kenya, with activity between March 2021 and February 2022. During this period it took part in four funding rounds at PIPE, Pre Series C, Series C, and Series F stages, reflecting a preference for mature, scaling businesses. Its sector exposure in Africa includes quick commerce, through investments in elmenus and Glovo, and travel and mobility, through its investment in Swvl. Luxor Capital’s African transactions often involve collaboration with regional and global partners. Co investors recorded alongside Luxor Capital include Fawry, Marakez, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Zain, Agility Ventures, Chimera Investment, Kube VC, GP Bullhound, The Drake Group, Lugard Road Capital, Delivery Hero, and Portugal Ventures. These deals highlight Luxor Capital’s role in syndicated rounds that connect local market leaders with international capital and expertise.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swvl | /swvl | PIPE | 21500000 | 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| elmenus | /elmenus | Series C | 10000000 | 2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| elmenus | /elmenus | Pre-Series C | 10000000 | 2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Glovo | /glovo | Series F | 450000000 | 2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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