MISR CAPITAL (MC) is the investment arm of Egyptian public-sector commercial bank Banque Misr. Over the past two years, the firm has increased AUM from $76m to $1.9bn. Through its private equity division, MC targets value creation by focusing on ESG criteria to drive investment impact. It capitalises on its strategic insight, strong network and operational support to lead the way for the industry. MC’s asset management division displays consistent philosophy and process that prioritise sustainability and social impact. The BV judging panel presents Misr Capital with the 2020 award for Best Sustainable Investment Strategy (Egypt).