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Waha Capital

Abu Dhabi-listed investment company with private investments across emerging markets.

Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates

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
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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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