Arcapita

Arcapita is an international investment firm headquartered in Manama, Bahrain, with additional offices in Atlanta, London, and Singapore. Founded in 1997, Arcapita specializes in private equity, focusing on growth capital and buyout investments across various sectors, including energy, food and beverage, transportation, logistics, and real estate. The firm typically invests between $50 million and $300 million, targeting stabilized properties and development projects that promise current income and capital gains. Arcapita's investment strategy spans North America, Europe, and the Middle East, with plans to explore additional markets in Eastern Europe and Asia. The firm seeks to exit its investments through trade sales, initial public offerings, or sales to financial buyers within three to seven years. After facing financial challenges and restructuring in 2012, Arcapita emerged from bankruptcy in 2013 and has since continued its operations without pursuing new investments.

Atif A. Abdulmalik

CEO & Chairman of the Executive Committee

Simon Dudley

Executive Director, Global Capital Markets

Benjamin G. Harris

Senior Associate

Andrew B. Hirsekorn

Associate

Thorsten Johnsen

Director of Infrastructure for London

John Philip Madden

Director

Nael Mustafa

Managing Director and Head of MENA Investments

Matthew Pollard

Director of Infrastructure - Singapore

Martin Tan

Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer & Member of the Executive Committee

Hisham Abdulrahman Al Raee

COO & Member of the Executive Committee

34 past transactions

FedEx

Venture Round in 2021
Full Investment Portfolio: Cash and cash equivalents - 2.54% Equities: - U.S. large cap equity - 10.31% - International equities - 13.68% - Global equities - 6.71% - U.S. SMID cap equity - 2.96% Fixed income securities: - Corporate - 28.82% - Government - 23.58% Mortgage-backed and other - 3.20% Alternative investments - 7.95% Other - 0.45% FedEx Private Pension Fund is a United States-based fund that provides retirement benefits to its scheme members.

Waste Harmonics

Acquisition in 2020
Waste Harmonics provides a comprehensive outsourced waste management consolidation service.

NuYu Fitness AlWaha

Private Equity Round in 2018
Our boutique fitness centers in Riyadh, enable women of Saudi Arabia to experience freedom and self-expression through exercise. The clubs become your space, with the freedom to express yourself, feel liberated and energized - in a friendly, safe and social environment. Whether you want to take time out and relax with yoga and Pilates, learn dance moves in a Zumba class, or work it out in the gym, NuYu is for you. Start your journey to a New YOU by registering at www.nuyu-ksa.com and becoming part of the NuYu Community today. Tell your friends and family and meet new people through our virtual online club! We have branches in Al Yasmin, Al Murooj, Ishbiliyah, Irqah and Al Waha districts, with new branches opening soon in Jeddah and Dammam.

MC Group

Acquisition in 2018
MC Sign Company was founded in 1953 in Ashtabula, Ohio where it served Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania in sign sales, manufacturing, service, and installation. At the time it was just a small business operated out of a garage in the area. In 1994, at age 24, Tim Eippert purchased MC Sign Company and envisioned an innovative growth strategy that expanded the operation to a national level. The company steadily grew from a traditional sign company to a leader in the industry providing national brand management, sign design, manufacturing, installation, program management, service and maintenance.

Aspen Aerogels

Debt Financing in 2012
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced aerogel insulation products, primarily targeting the energy infrastructure and building materials markets globally. The company's product lineup includes various insulation solutions such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems; Pyrogel HPS for power generation applications; and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic environments. Additionally, Aspen Aerogels offers Spaceloft products for building materials and specialized solutions for refrigerated systems and aerospace applications. Their insulation technologies are notably more effective than traditional materials, providing superior thermal performance while maintaining minimal weight and thickness. The company also engages in contract research services for U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, Aspen Aerogels continues to innovate in the field of thermal management and energy conservation.

Zest Labs

Series A in 2011
Zest Labs specializes in on-demand data visibility solutions, focusing on cold chain and asset management. The company offers advanced XC3 Extended Capability RFID products and technologies that facilitate various applications, including temperature monitoring for perishable food and pharmaceuticals, asset tracking in construction and remote worksites, and vehicle and yard management. By providing real-time monitoring, Zest Labs helps organizations minimize shrinkage and loss, improve asset tracking and management, lower operational costs, and enhance profitability.

Zest Labs

Series A in 2010
Zest Labs specializes in on-demand data visibility solutions, focusing on cold chain and asset management. The company offers advanced XC3 Extended Capability RFID products and technologies that facilitate various applications, including temperature monitoring for perishable food and pharmaceuticals, asset tracking in construction and remote worksites, and vehicle and yard management. By providing real-time monitoring, Zest Labs helps organizations minimize shrinkage and loss, improve asset tracking and management, lower operational costs, and enhance profitability.

Aspen Aerogels

Venture Round in 2010
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced aerogel insulation products, primarily targeting the energy infrastructure and building materials markets globally. The company's product lineup includes various insulation solutions such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems; Pyrogel HPS for power generation applications; and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic environments. Additionally, Aspen Aerogels offers Spaceloft products for building materials and specialized solutions for refrigerated systems and aerospace applications. Their insulation technologies are notably more effective than traditional materials, providing superior thermal performance while maintaining minimal weight and thickness. The company also engages in contract research services for U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, Aspen Aerogels continues to innovate in the field of thermal management and energy conservation.

CardioMEMS

Venture Round in 2010
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

Zest Labs

Venture Round in 2009
Zest Labs specializes in on-demand data visibility solutions, focusing on cold chain and asset management. The company offers advanced XC3 Extended Capability RFID products and technologies that facilitate various applications, including temperature monitoring for perishable food and pharmaceuticals, asset tracking in construction and remote worksites, and vehicle and yard management. By providing real-time monitoring, Zest Labs helps organizations minimize shrinkage and loss, improve asset tracking and management, lower operational costs, and enhance profitability.

CardioMEMS

Series F in 2009
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

Aspen Aerogels

Series D in 2008
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced aerogel insulation products, primarily targeting the energy infrastructure and building materials markets globally. The company's product lineup includes various insulation solutions such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems; Pyrogel HPS for power generation applications; and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic environments. Additionally, Aspen Aerogels offers Spaceloft products for building materials and specialized solutions for refrigerated systems and aerospace applications. Their insulation technologies are notably more effective than traditional materials, providing superior thermal performance while maintaining minimal weight and thickness. The company also engages in contract research services for U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, Aspen Aerogels continues to innovate in the field of thermal management and energy conservation.

Freightliner Group

Acquisition in 2008
Freightliner Group provides rail freight services for blue-chip organizations in the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia. It transports aggregates, cement, coal, construction materials, minerals, petrochemicals, and waste. The company also provides maritime container transport services; repair and maintenance of traction and rolling stock; and rail haulage solutions for bulk, intermodal, and infrastructure services.

Idhasoft

Venture Round in 2008
Idhasoft Limited is an information technology consulting and solutions provider with a global presence. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company offers a diverse range of services, including packaged solutions based on SAP and Oracle applications, as well as supply chain, business intelligence, big data, and data warehousing solutions. Idhasoft specializes in integrating barcode and RFID data collection systems, and it provides infrastructure management services such as network design assessment and systems performance management. Additionally, the company offers tailored solutions like iHMS for healthcare management, Prism SalesPro for customer relationship management, and iCaliper for supply chain operations. Idhasoft serves a variety of industries, including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and operates in multiple locations across India, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and reliability in delivering IT services and solutions to enterprise clients.

Bahrain Bay

Venture Round in 2008
Bahrain Bay is a real estate development provider that offers residential units along with major five-star hotels. It aims to create a unique 21st century ultra-modern, advanced metropolis, designed to be a center of excellence and practicality. A series of islands housing stunning structures, interlinked by modern highways giving the impression of a vast expanse of tamed blue waters. This has happened! The development is to be prestigious, adding luxury with compatibility, it is to be easily accessible and incorporate sustainability and above all create opportunity and something that future generations; one and all will utilize and benefit from. It is situated on coastal land adjacent to the original business and political area in the heart of Bahrain’s capital city Manama.

Zest Labs

Venture Round in 2007
Zest Labs specializes in on-demand data visibility solutions, focusing on cold chain and asset management. The company offers advanced XC3 Extended Capability RFID products and technologies that facilitate various applications, including temperature monitoring for perishable food and pharmaceuticals, asset tracking in construction and remote worksites, and vehicle and yard management. By providing real-time monitoring, Zest Labs helps organizations minimize shrinkage and loss, improve asset tracking and management, lower operational costs, and enhance profitability.

CardioMEMS

Series E in 2007
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

Alloptic

Venture Round in 2007
Alloptic delivers proven, standards-based passive optical network access equipment that operates at gigabit speeds. A complete suite of central office and customer premise equipment simplifies deployment for both Fiber-to-the-Business and Fiber-to-the-Home applications. Alloptic uses a pure Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) architecture; i.e., no active components in the field. Alloptic got recap in 2004.

Ascendas India Trust

Venture Round in 2007
Ascendas India Trust, listed on the Singapore Exchange in August 2007, is the first Indian property trust in Asia with a primary focus on owning income-producing business real estate in India. The trust's portfolio includes seven IT business parks and one logistics park, totaling 13.1 million square feet of space across major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai. Key properties include the International Tech Park Bangalore, International Tech Park Chennai, CyberVale, CyberPearl, The V, and aVance in Hyderabad and Pune, along with Arshiya warehouses near Mumbai. As of December 2019, Ascendas India Trust had assets under management valued at S$2.1 billion. It operates as a business trust, providing stable income distributions while focusing on enhancing shareholder value through active property management, development of vacant land, and acquisition of new properties. The trust is managed by Ascendas Property Fund Trustee Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups.

Navini Networks

Series F in 2007
Navini Networks provides portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. Its pre-Mobile WiMAX solutions include The Ripwave MX product line comprising Ripwave MX portable products, such as base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. Navini Networks, Inc. also provides Smart WiMAX, a mobile WiMAX with beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming technology for the broadband wireless market to deliver personal broadband to the mass market. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

Veolia

Private Equity Round in 2007
Veolia is a global leader in resource management, specializing in water, waste, and energy services. With a workforce of approximately 179,000 employees across five continents, the company designs and implements solutions that promote sustainable development for cities and industries. Veolia's operations include providing drinking water and sanitation for millions of people, as well as offering waste management and energy recovery services. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and construction, focusing on enhancing access to resources, preserving them, and renewing them. Headquartered in Paris, Veolia is committed to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, making it a key player in addressing global resource challenges.

CardioMEMS

Series D in 2006
CardioMEMS is a medical device company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Their technology platform is designed to improve the management of severe chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. Their miniature wireless sensors can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques and transmit cardiac output, blood pressure and heart rate data that are critical to the management of patients.

Alloptic

Venture Round in 2006
Alloptic delivers proven, standards-based passive optical network access equipment that operates at gigabit speeds. A complete suite of central office and customer premise equipment simplifies deployment for both Fiber-to-the-Business and Fiber-to-the-Home applications. Alloptic uses a pure Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) architecture; i.e., no active components in the field. Alloptic got recap in 2004.

Paroc Group

Acquisition in 2006
Paroc Group Oy is a prominent manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products, specializing in both building and technical insulation solutions. The company's diverse product range includes energy-efficient insulation for residential and commercial buildings, as well as acoustic products, sandwich panels, and specialized insulation for marine and offshore applications. Paroc's offerings encompass various types of insulations, including wall, roof, and fire protection insulations, along with accessories for comprehensive building applications. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Paroc operates manufacturing facilities in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, and has a sales presence in 14 European countries. The company serves a broad customer base, including builders, architects, contractors, and industrial clients, focusing on sustainable development and innovation. Paroc Group was established in 1952 and has undergone several transformations, including a name change from Partek Insulation AB in 1999. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Owens Corning.

Prenova

Venture Round in 2006
Prenova helps companies control energy spend by reducing utility costs and improving energy efficiency. They work hand-in-hand with their customers to develop an energy strategy that fits their unique business needs. Then they help them implement this plan consistently across their organization by providing services that span the entire energy lifecycle. From sourcing energy to controlling energy consumption, Prenova's solutions help customers reduce energy spend by 10-20%. They're able to do this because energy management is their core expertise. They understand the factors that drive energy spend and they provide specific solutions for addressing them.

Bijoux Terner

Acquisition in 2006
Bijoux Terner, LLC operates single price point concept boutiques in travel destinations, including hotel and casino resorts, cruise ships, airports, and train stations worldwide. The company’s boutiques specialize in accessories for women, men, and homes. It offers pashminas, bags, and watches; and ties, belts, cuff links, faux leather bracelets, rings, and scarves for men. The company also offers neck pillows, travel blankets, and document holders; and mask and sock sets. In addition, it offers women accessories ranging from earrings to bangles and necklaces; and pearls, crystal stones, and glass beads. Bijoux Terner, LLC was founded in 1974 and is based in Miami, Florida with locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia/Australia.

Bahrain Bay

Venture Round in 2005
Bahrain Bay is a real estate development provider that offers residential units along with major five-star hotels. It aims to create a unique 21st century ultra-modern, advanced metropolis, designed to be a center of excellence and practicality. A series of islands housing stunning structures, interlinked by modern highways giving the impression of a vast expanse of tamed blue waters. This has happened! The development is to be prestigious, adding luxury with compatibility, it is to be easily accessible and incorporate sustainability and above all create opportunity and something that future generations; one and all will utilize and benefit from. It is situated on coastal land adjacent to the original business and political area in the heart of Bahrain’s capital city Manama.

Tensar Corporation

Acquisition in 2005
Tensar Corporation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in providing innovative site development solutions through advanced soil reinforcement technologies. Established in 1983, the company has evolved from a joint venture into a privately owned entity, focusing on customized, technology-based applications for various construction needs. Tensar's product offerings include geogrids and geopier intermediate foundation solutions, which are designed to enhance the structural integrity of earthwork projects. These products are particularly effective in stabilizing roadways, rail tracks, and other surfaces exposed to heavy traffic and loading conditions. With a rich history rooted in pioneering polymeric grid and mesh technology, Tensar continues to support demanding construction applications with its proprietary solutions.

Sunrise Senior Living

Funding Round in 2005
Sunrise Senior Living provide individualized senior care in a safe and nurturing environment. Beginning with a single community in 1981, there are now more than 315 Sunrise Senior Living communities throughout the U.S., in Canada and the United Kingdom. Each of our communities maintains the mission laid out by Sunrise founders Paul and Terry Klaassen more than 35 years ago: to champion quality of life for all seniors. The Klaassens’ vision to redefine senior care resulted in a resident-centered approach to care that focuses on the individuality of each resident and has set the standard in the assisted living industry. We are defined by our people. Our team of serving hearts are guided by our mission, Principles of Service and Values – all of which help encourage independence, preserve dignity and enable freedom of choice for each resident.

CapitaLand

Funding Round in 2005
CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies, headquartered in Singapore. Established in November 2000 through the merger of DBS Land and Pidemco Land, it has built a diversified global portfolio that encompasses integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices, and residential properties. The company primarily focuses on Singapore and China as its core markets while actively expanding into emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia. CapitaLand also manages one of the largest real estate fund management businesses in Asia, with a significant emphasis on capital management strategies and a robust operational network. This enables it to deliver high-quality real estate products and services tailored to diverse market needs.