of active partnership
since 2016
market cap at IPO
Creador first identified Mr. DIY through a bottom-up screening process and subsequently sourced the deal via proprietary means.
In 2016, the home improvement industry landscape was ripe for disruption as the market remained highly fragmented, with opaque prices and limited product variety. Mr. DIY saw this prime opportunity to fill this gap with an efficient operating model, while providing functional and affordable products to the Malaysian masses.
Creador supported the existing management team through various initiatives thorughout the investment period:
Largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Malaysia | 2015 |
Big Pharmacy continues its lead as the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia after merging with Caring Pharmacy.
Leading credit bureau in ASEAN
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Business Services | Malaysia | 2014 |
CTOS Digital Berhad offers a broad suite of innovative digital products, credit risk management solutions, and services across Southeast Asia.
India's franchise partner for Yum Brands
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | India | 2021 |
Sapphire is a franchise partner for Yum Brands, managing KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in India, and holds exclusive rights for approximately 50% of the country.
Leading player in the Indian tiles sector
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | India | 2014 |
Established in 1968, Somany was the 3rd largest tiles manufacturer in India at the time of Creador’s investment and had an over 50-year track record in the ceramic and vitrified tiles industry in India.
Leading Filipino hard-discounter retail chain
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Philippines | 2022 |
DALI Everyday Grocery is the Philippines’ pioneer and leading hard discount retailer, focused on selling high quality food and non-food groceries at the lowest price possible.
Fast-growing home-improvement retailer in Indonesia
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Indonesia | 2017 |
Through their partnership with Mr. DIY founders, Creador spearheaded the brand's expansion into the Indonesian market. Today, it is one of the largest home improvement retailer in Indonesia with over 10 different product categories.