Gulf nations interested to explore opportunities in Latin America energy sector
June 01, 2023 As Latin American countries have been moving to enhance their energy infrastructure and meet the needs brought by economic development, investors worldwide have been demonstrating their desire to explore the region’s new opportunities. Gulf nations, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have been among the most promising partners in the region’s upcoming energy endeavors. The most recent…
Silicon Valley VCs seek Middle East funding
May 29, 2023 Silicon Valley investors are touring the Middle East, seeking to build long-term ties with sovereign wealth funds during the worst funding crunch for venture capital firms in almost a decade. Top technology VCs such as Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, and IVP have jetted teams of executives to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in recent…
Abu Dhabi economy takes top spot as the fastest growing economy in the Middle East
May 10, 2023 The Abu Dhabi economy is the fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa, with a remarkable 9.3% growth last year. Non-oil sectors contributed 50% of GDP last year, with real estate, healthcare, and real estate all contributing to significant growth. Abu Dhabi’s growth is attributed to its robust economic framework and collaborative approach from the…
Italy looks to attract additional investments from PIF
May 05, 2023 The Italian government is looking to increase investment in the country from the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. A delegation of Saudi entrepreneurs and investors, led by the President of the Saudi- Italian Business Council Kamel Al- Munajjed, met in Rome on Thursday with the Italian Minister for Economic Development- Adolfo Urso.…
Total assets managed by Saudi’s PIF valued to be at $650 billion
April 20, 2023 From $150 billion of assets in 2015, Public Investment Fund (PIF) now manage around $650 billion of assets, the fund governor said. Yasir Al-Rumayyan said the fund wants to increase the value of its assets to $1 trillion in 2025 and between $2-3 trillion by 2030. Al-Rumayyan indicated that the fund is the world’s largest investor in…
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…
Greenstone Equity Partners launches Investor Advisory Board to accelerate growth in the GCC
April 28, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) Greenstone Equity Partners, the leading capital raising firm in the Middle East, announced the formation of its Investor Advisory Board of prominent GCC business leaders to provide strategic guidance and support as Greenstone continues its expansion after 11 years of operations in the region. The Investor Advisory Board has been established with the goal to…
Greenstone Equity Partners and CenterSquare Investment Management secure $125 Million for Service Properties’ Joint Venture
March 2, 2022 (Dubai, UAE) CenterSquare Investment Management announced the launch of a Service Properties’ Joint Venture (the JV) with a Middle Eastern capital partner. The JV has the ability to acquire up to $125 million in assets. Greenstone Equity Partners led CenterSquare’s capital raising across the GCC. The JV is focused on acquiring and building a diversified portfolio of…