Gliese Capital — Private EquityLondonDubaiNew YorkAlmatyEst. emerging markets

Distressed & Special Situations

Unlocking value
in high-growth markets.

A specialised private equity platform acquiring distressed and undervalued assets across Central Asia and South America — then engineering the operational turnarounds that build durable, long-term value.

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Contemporary financial-district architecture, Central Asia — Fig. 01 — On the ground, Central Asia

$0.0B

Bankable pipeline

At financial close

Geographic regions

Global offices

Investment sectors

01 — About Gliese

Strategic excellence in markets others overlook.

We target distressed and undervalued assets in high-growth markets — acquired at a disciplined discount to intrinsic value and repositioned through hands-on operational turnarounds.

MIGA Protected DFI Backed

Operational Turnarounds

We deploy specialised teams to transform distressed assets — development capital, operational expertise, and hands-on management driving value recovery.

Bankability & Compliance

Projects made fully bankable with commissioned reports and feasibility studies from tier-one international agencies.

Institutional architecture — Fig. 02 — Institutional discipline

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To financial close

Global offices

Investment sectors

Geographic regions

02 — Investment Sectors

Strategic opportunities

Mining & Resources

Critical minerals & energy

Strategic investments in nickel, copper, iron ore and industrial liquid explosives serving rapidly growing mining sectors.

Top-tier deposits
Vertically integrated supply
Strategic mineral assets

Energy & Infrastructure

$8B+ global pipeline

Oil & gas infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and large-scale power generation investments.

PPP structures
Government backed
Long-term contracts

Real Estate & Development

Hospitality & commercial

Premium hospitality assets and commercial real estate in high-growth markets with strong demographic tailwinds.

Tourism growth
Premium yields
Development projects

Agriculture & Commodities

Export-oriented growth

Large-scale agricultural operations and commodity trading platforms serving global markets.

Strategic positioning
Export corridors
Vertical integration

Research & Due Diligence

Comprehensive market analysis and risk assessment by seasoned professionals.

Funding & Execution

10-day turnaround for bankable projects, with structured financing tailored to each transaction.

Value Creation & Exit

Active management with board control and strategic positioning for optimal exit via sale or IPO.

03 — Geographic Focus

High-growth markets, before the institutions arrive.

Central Asia

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GDP growth

56M+

Population

$2T+

Resources

World-leading uranium production — 38% of global supply
Strategic energy corridor between East and West
Protected markets insulated from sanctions impact
Kazakhstan sovereign debt-to-GDP below 24%

South America

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GDP growth

120M+

Population

$3T+

Resources

Rich mining deposits — copper, gold, lithium
Growing oil & gas infrastructure
Emerging tourism and hospitality markets
Strategic Pacific access for Asian markets

First-Mover Advantage

Limited institutional competition with proven execution capability.

Disciplined Entry

Targets acquired at a considered discount to prevailing market value.

High Growth Dynamics

Revenue and profitability within months 1–6 of financial close.

Bankability

Fully bankable with commissioned reports from tier-one agencies.

Capture extraordinary returns from undervalued markets — before institutional capital does.

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04 — Insights

Perspectives from the field.

Critical Minerals · 13 January 2026

The New Copper Corridor: How Trump's Mineral Security Doctrine Is Reshaping Central Asia

Whilst analysts obsess over lithium in Latin America and rare earths in Africa, the most consequential shift in critical-mineral geopolitics is unfolding across Central Asia's steppes — with Kazakhstan at its centre.

Halim Choudhury· Director General, Gliese Capital

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