Ardian and Mubadala Capital announce a partnership in private equity worth $2.1 billion
December 16, 2022 Ardian, a world leading private investment house, and Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Mubadala Investment Company, today announced a new partnership that will see Ardian invest in a portfolio of high-quality private equity assets managed by Mubadala Capital, and in parallel Ardian will make a primary commitment to Mubadala Capital’s Private Equity funds. Ardian and…
UAE sovereign ADIA and SC Capital sets a $2 billion data centre investment strategy
November 24, 2022 The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, has partnered with Singapore’s SC Capital Partners (SCCP), a private equity real-estate firm, to set up a data centre investment strategy that could reach $2 billion in equity. The programme targets data centre investments across the Asia Pacific region with a focus on…
The wealth fund of Oman increases assets to $41.5 billion dispersed across 40 nations
November 15, 2022 Oman Investment Authority has raised its assets to $41.5 billion as the sovereign fund increased its holdings in real estate, technology, and logistics sectors, Bloomberg reported. This brings OIA’s managed assets to over 16 billion Omani rials ($41.6 billion) in 40 countries. The sultanate’s wealth fund also invests in stocks, bonds, and short-term assets, as well as in logistics,…
The Middle East is being led by sovereign wealth funds through the global economic crisis
November 11, 2022 In a global context of geopolitical, economic and financial uncertainty, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) from the Middle East are shining more than ever. These government-related entities have broken stereotypes of having hidden agendas and only hunting trophy assets, and have instead become highly sophisticated, flexible and sizeable investors that can move the needle both at home and…
FII update: Saudi Arabia to strengthen its position in global value chains through investment deals
October 26, 2022 Saudi Arabia, seen by IMF as one of the fastest-growing economies this year, has signed a slew of investment deals across sectors, including in aerospace, as it looks to build up its position in global value chains. The agreements were signed by the Saudi Ministry of Investment on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative…
Greenstone wins award for the “Best Capital Raising Firm” at MEA Finance Wealth and Investment Summit and Awards 2022
07 October, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) Greenstone Equity Partners, the largest independent fund placement firm in the Middle East specializing in raising capital for global alternative funds from GCC-based investors, won the award for “Best Capital Raising Firm” at the annual MEA Finance Wealth & Investment Awards. The MEA Finance Wealth and Investment Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Wealth and…
Greenstone and Allen & Overy’s aosphere LLP launch strategic collaboration to strengthen regulatory compliant capital raising in the gulf countries
30 August, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) Greenstone Equity Partners and aosphere have launched a strategic collaboration to provide fund managers with a comprehensive, low-cost regulatory solution for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), and the Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) (collectively, “the GCC”). Greenstone is the largest licensed fund placement firm and provider…
Optimum signs Middle Eastern distribution agreement for fourth German fund
1 August, 2022 (London, UK) Optimum Asset Management, a boutique real estate investment manager, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Greenstone Equity Partners, a leading capital raising firm operating across the GCC. The partnership seeks to broaden Optimum’s investor base in the Middle East as they raise funds for their German Real Estate IV fund, the fourth iteration in…
Paladin partners with Greenstone to achieve final close of Cyber Fund II at $372 million
June 13, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) Paladin Capital Group announced the close of their Paladin Cyber Fund II at $372 million, exceeding their initial target of $250 million. Paladin’s Cyber Fund II is a multi-stage fund focusing on cybersecurity startups that bring innovative technologies to the market. Greenstone Equity Partners, the largest licenced fund placement firm in the Middle East, supported…
Greenstone wins award for “Best Risk & Compliance Implementation” at MEA Finance Awards 2022
May 23, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) Greenstone Equity Partners, the largest independent fund placement firm in the Middle East and leading provider of regulatory-compliant fund marketing and registration services in the GCC, won the award for “Best Risk & Compliance Implementation” at the third annual MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit & Awards ceremony. The MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit & Awards…