Abu Dhabi Investment Company
Abu Dhabi Investment Company is a government-owned investment manager based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 1977, the firm serves institutional investors by managing tailored equity and fixed income portfolios, alongside mutual funds. It primarily invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the Middle East and Africa, while also engaging in private equity and venture capital investments. The company's focus includes sectors such as energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, retail, food products, media, technology, telecommunications, consumer goods, logistics, and distribution. Targeting the MENA region, particularly the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, Abu Dhabi Investment Company seeks to invest between $25 million and $200 million in companies with enterprise values of $50 million to $500 million, often aiming for majority or significant minority control with board representation. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Council and also encompasses a research division that provides insights into market trends in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the broader Middle East and Africa markets.