Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp has raised $1.2 billion in capital commitments after the first close of its inaugural North American fund.
Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp has raised $1.2 billion in capital commitments after the first close of its inaugural North American fund.
Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is targeting some of the world’s biggest hedge funds to attract them to set up offices in the emirate.
One of the world’s most prominent hedge funds has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, which it hopes will serve as its hub for the Middle East.
Dubai-based capital raising firm Greenstone Equity Partners has agreed a distribution deal with US-based venture capital (VC) firm Pelion Venture Partners.
Hub 71, the Abu Dhabi-based tech accelerator, has launched a US$2 billion fund focused on web3 and digital assets startups.
Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has announced the formation of a new company in Bahrain.
3iQ, the Canada-based digital asset manager, is expanding its presence in the Mena market with two new appointments.
French private equity fund manager Ardian has expanded its presence in the Middle East after opening an office in Abu Dhabi.
Public Investment Forum (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has agreed to form a joint venture (JV) with US-based AeroFarms to build and develop a series of indoor vertical farms across the Mena region.
US-based venture capital firm Tykhe Block Ventures has announced the first close of its Blockchain Growth Fund while also pledging to invest a quarter of the funds into the Mena region.
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Investors in the Middle East consider the tools that will be needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis, the continued appetite for dividend and why it’s all about tech. Chaired by Romil Patel.
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