Market & Industry
Karavan Holdings operates at the intersection of four dynamic sectors: global shipping, agricultural commodity trading, real estate development, and venture capital. With deep roots in East Africa, the Gulf, and the UK, and active trade corridors connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, our footprint is both strategic and expanding
Target Market
We are actively engaged across key geographies, including:
- East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Middle East: UAE, Iraq, Iran
- Asia: India, Pakistan, China
- Europe: United Kingdom
- Black Sea & CIS: Russia, Ukraine
Our businesses are tailored to the specific dynamics of each region, supported by long-standing relationships, deep market knowledge, and on-ground operational presence.
Industry Overview:
Shipping and commodities
- Global supply chains continue to evolve with increased demand for flexible, vertically integrated logistics. As both shipowners and commodity traders, we are uniquely positioned to control key elements of the value chain — from sourcing bulk cargoes to securing timely delivery across high-traffic trade routes.
- Our specialization in soft commodities and specialty agricultural goods meets growing global demand for food security, emerging market trade flows, and high-quality sourcing from origin countries.
Real estate market
- The real estate markets in the UAE and UK offer both stability and growth potential. In Dubai, we target mixed-use and residential developments aligned with the city's expanding urban plan. In the UK, we invest in core Central London assets and regeneration projects through our affiliate, Merchant Land . In Kenya, our industrial holdings support the region’s growing trade and warehousing needs.
Tech and venture capital industry
- The acceleration of AI, robotics, and sustainable technologies creates unique entry points for smart capital. Our venture capital investments focus on companies like Zazz and Groq that are shaping the future of human-computer interaction, inference computing, and next-generation application development. We align ourselves with teams and technologies that have global scale potential and institutional backing.
Competitive advantage:
Vertically Integrated Model:
In-house control over freight, trade, and storage
Diversified Exposure:
Across stable and growth sectors
Cross-Border Networks:
Built over decades in East Africa, South Asia, the Gulf, and the UK
Agile Strategy:
Combining legacy expertise with next-generation investment insight