Valery annina Lorenz

Founder & CEO

Swiss Gulf Investment Partners

Valery Lorenz is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in finance and investing. As the Founder and CEO of SGI Partners and a Partner at ARENA Holdings, she specializes in acquiring and scaling SMEs, particularly in the veterinary and healthcare sectors across the GCC region. With an extensive network spanning Switzerland, the UAE and Bahrain, Valery has successfully guided numerous startups and scale-ups through venture capital and private equity investments. She is also an active angel investor. Valery is a member of the Women in Business Committee in the UAE, actively supporting initiatives that empower female entrepreneurs and business leaders. She is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, frequently leading discussions on fundraising, investment strategies, and business expansion in the Middle East. Based in Dubai and Bahrain, Valery is passionate about driving international growth, scaling businesses, and creating success stories for investors and entrepreneurs alike.