ASMRPrivate capital in the Middle East is beginning to diversify away from natural resources, with opportunities in fintech, delivery and logistics and entertainment, as well as healthcare, which has attracted nearly USD500m in private capital commitments since 2019.
An archive of Middle East-focused research reports can be found here.
Members can access GPC Analytics for a ten-year archive of Middle East private capital transactions and data cuts.
Research Team
Jeff Schlapinski, Managing Director, Research
Sabrina Katz, Manager, Research & Special Projects
Tatia Dzaptashvili, Analyst, Research
Middle East Research
2022 MENA Data Insight
September 7, 2022The global digital revolution has breathed new life into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) private capital industry following a long stretch of low activity. Additional analysis includes: A… Read More
2022 Global Private Capital Industry Data & Analysis
February 16, 2022GPCA members can log in to download the complete 2022 Industry Data & Analysis Excel file. GPCA data through year-end 2021 across Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle… Read More
Mid-Year 2021 Global Private Capital Industry Data & Analysis
September 16, 2021GPC 1H 2021 data on fundraising, investment and exit activity across Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle East Key data takeaways: All major markets posted year-over-year gains… Read More
2021 Climate Data Insight
November 2, 2021Based on GPCA’s newly developed taxonomy of climate-dedicated businesses, the 2021 Climate Data Insight covers climate-focused private capital activity in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe and the… Read More
2021 Trends In Global Tech
May 25, 2021Investments in Africa, Asia, CEE, Latin America and the Middle East EMPEA’s 2021 report on global venture investment traces venture capital (VC) flows across Africa, Asia, CEE, Latin America and… Read More
2021 Data Insights
March 31, 2021Data Insights The 2021 Data Insights feature data and analysis on private capital activity in China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) through year-end 2020. This year, members also have access to LAVCA’s… Read More
Middle East Data Insight (Mid-Year 2019)
September 27, 2019EMPEA Members, log in and click through for your exclusive access to the detailed report and underlying data. The private capital space in the Middle East has undergone a transformation over the… Read More
Middle East Data Insight (Year-End 2018)
March 11, 2019EMPEA Members, log in and click through for your exclusive access to the detailed report and underlying data. Managers deployed USD516 million in the Middle East in 2018, representing a 102%… Read More
Africa and Middle East: An Overview of Select Markets’ Government Response to COVID-19 and State-Sponsored Relief Programs
June 8, 2020Contributed by EMPEA Leadership Circle and Legal and Regulatory Council member, Debevoise & Plimpton Read More
2019 Global Limited Partners Survey
May 3, 2019The 15th annual edition of EMPEA’s Global Limited Partners Survey features the views of 104 limited partners (LPs) on the current conditions and outlook for emerging market private equity (EM… Read More
Middle East News
Jordan’s liwwa Raises USD4.5m Pre-Series B Led by DASH Ventures FMO, Edgo and Bank al Etihad
liwwa, a Jordan-based peer-to-peer lending platform, raised a USD4.5m Pre-Series B led by DASH Ventures, FMO, Edgo and Bank al Etihad with participation from DEG. The company also raised an… Read More
Egypt’s Endure Capital Reaches USD50m First Close for Second Early-stage VC Fund
Egypt-based Endure Capital reached a USD50m first close for Endure 21, its second early-stage VC fund investing in early-stage startups across Africa. Investors include BII and Egypt’s MSME Development Agency… Read More
Investcorp Leads USD100m Series C for Saudi Arabia’s TruKKer
Investcorp led a USD100m Series C for TruKKer, a UAE-based digital freight platform, with participation from Riyad Valley Capital, Reliance Group, and March Holding, and follow-on from Mubadala. Read More
Middle East Venture Partners and BY Ventures Leads USD8m Pre-series A for UAE’s Stake
Middle East Venture Partners and BY Ventures led a USD8m pre-series A for Stake, a UAE-based fractional property investment platform, with follow-on from Vivium Holding and Combined Growth Real Estate.… Read More
Goodwater Capital, Dubai Future District Fund Rebel Fund, Trampoline Venture Partners and Zemu VC Leads USD3m Seed Round for UAE’s Zywa
Goodwater Capital, Dubai Future District Fund Rebel Fund, Trampoline Venture Partners and Zemu VC led a USD3m seed round for UAE-based startup Zywa, a teen-focused financial service platform. Read More
Sanabil Investments Leads USD100m Series B for Saudi Arabia’s Tamara
Sanabil Investments led a USD100m Series B for Saudi Arabia-based BNPL platform Tamara, with participation from Coatue, Shorooq Partners and Endeavor Catalyst, and follow-on from Checkout.com. Read More
Apollo Global Management Acquires 11.1% Stake in UAE’s Aldar Investment Properties for USD400m
Apollo Global Management acquired an 11.1% stake in Aldar Investment Properties, asubsidiary of UAE-listed real estate developer Aldar Properties, for USD400m. The deal is part of Apollo’s USD1.4b investment commitment… Read More
BECO Capital Leads USD10m Pre-series A for UAE’s Dukkantek
BECO Capital led a USD10m pre-Series A for Dukkantek, a UAE-based store management platform, with participation from Rocketship.vc and Chaos Ventures and follow-on from Colle Capital Partners, Comma Capital, AMK… Read More
Atalaya Capital Management and Partners for Growth Provide USD150m Credit Facility to UAE’s Tabby
Tabby, a UAE-based BNPL startup, secured a $150m credit facility from Atalaya Capital Management and existing lender Partners for Growth. The company raised a USD54m Series B extension in March… Read More
Atalaya Capital Management and Partners for Growth Provide USD150m Credit Facility to UAE’s Tabby
Tabby, a UAE-based BNPL startup, secured a $150m credit facility from Atalaya Capital Management and existing lender Partners for Growth. The company raised a USD54m Series B extension in March… Read More
Saudi Arabia’s PIF Commits USD300m to OIIM’s and Equitix’s Rakiza Infrastructure Fund
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF committed USD300m to Rakiza Infrastructure Fund, a private infrastructure fund co-managed by Oman Infrastructure Investment Management (OIIM) and Equitix Investment Management with a focus… Read More
Actis To Acquire Controlling Stake in UAE’s Yellow Door Energy
Actis, through its USD6b Energy 5 Fund, agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Yellow Door Energy, a UAE-based commercial and industrial solar platform, for an undisclosed amount. The IFC… Read More