MENA Infrastructure
Overview
MENA Infrastructure is a prominent private equity infrastructure investor and fund manager specializing in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Dubai International Financial Centre, the firm manages a US$300 million infrastructure fund. It is owned by HSBC, Fajr Capital, and Waha Capital, and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The firm has a dedicated team supported by a network of sponsors, investors, intermediaries, and strategic partners, enabling it to execute landmark transactions and earn industry accolades. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as energy, transport, environmental services, and social infrastructure. It acts as a primary sponsor or co-sponsor for greenfield projects and as an investor or co-investor in brownfield opportunities. MENA Infrastructure has invested in projects like Sohar Power Company in Oman and Alexandria International Container Terminals in Egypt. The firm has received awards such as Middle East Fund Manager of the Year in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and Middle East Infrastructure Equity Deal of the Year in 2012 for the Sohar Power IPP transaction. MENA Infrastructure is owned by three leading investors in the MENAT region: Fajr Capital, Waha Capital, and HSBC. Fajr Capital is a principal investments firm focusing on financial services and strategic sectors in high-growth Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) markets. Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based investment company with a diversified portfolio across sectors like aircraft leasing, healthcare, and infrastructure. HSBC is a global banking and financial services organization. The firm's ownership structure reflects its strong regional presence and commitment to infrastructure development in the MENAT region.
Investment Focus
- Strong regional presence
- Commitment to infrastructure development
- Focus on energy, transport, environmental services, and social infrastructure sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does MENA Infrastructure invest in?
MENA Infrastructure invests in Energy, Transport, Environmental Services and Social Infrastructure, and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MENA Infrastructure is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does MENA Infrastructure invest at?
MENA Infrastructure backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does MENA Infrastructure invest in?
MENA Infrastructure invests across United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt.
What companies has MENA Infrastructure invested in?
MENA Infrastructure's portfolio includes Sohar Power Company and Alexandria International Container Terminals.
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