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Waha Capital
Abu Dhabi-listed investment company with private investments across emerging markets.
Key facts
- Website
- wahacapital.ae
- Founded
- 1997
- Pricing
- Listed investment company; direct equity and fund investment structures rather than traditional LP fund fees
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Waha Capital
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-listed investment company, founded in 1997, that pursues a multi-asset private investments strategy across public securities and credit, healthcare, industrial real estate, infrastructure, energy, financial services, travel, and fintech. Its Private Investments business runs "Core" and "Global Opportunities" portfolios, sourcing deals and co-investment partnerships through an international network, while a separate private debt arm provides direct lending to mid-market companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.
Key features
- Listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange since 2000
- Emerging markets credit and equities focus
- Diverse private investment portfolio
- Nearly three decades of operating history
Pros & cons
Pros
- Long-established, publicly listed track record
- Diversified across credit, equity and private investments
- Strong Abu Dhabi institutional backing
Cons
- Listed structure differs from typical closed-end PE fund
- Broad multi-strategy mandate rather than pure buyout focus
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waha Capital
What sectors does Waha Capital invest in?
Waha Capital invests across public securities and credit markets, healthcare, industrial real estate, infrastructure, energy, financial services, travel, and fintech, alongside a private debt business serving mid-market companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.
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