Abraaj

General contacts
Investor type

PE

Founded

2002

AUM

$13 600 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe Middle East Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

We are a global institution investing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey. Founded in 2002 by Founder and Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, we have pioneered the private equity industry in many of the markets where we operate. Our journey has been one of innovation and entrepreneurial drive.

We have developed a purpose-built approach for investing in growth markets. Some of the world’s most demanding institutions have entrusted us to manage capital on their behalf. We currently manage US$ 13.6 billion in assets and are focused on investment strategies across private equity, private credit, impact investing and real estate. By combining deep local reach, a global platform and underwriting standards, with extensive operating capabilities, we generate industry-leading returns and create value in market-leading companies.

We have a dedicated team of operating professionals who work hand-in-hand with investment teams to actively drive value creation in partner companies, helping them institutionalize and grow. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are deeply embedded in our investment process, a proven value driver in our partner companies. Responsible investing that enhances financial returns is at the core of our philosophy. We aim to leave a positive footprint in our markets and are signatories to the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment and the United Nations Global Compact.

Industry

Education E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services IT Services Oil and Gas Other Transportation AgriTech Logistics HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech Retail Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Industrial Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Agriculture CleanTech

Abraaj Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Abraaj Latin America Fund II, L.P.
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Middle East
Asia
$5-10 m
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June 2015
Abraaj Turkey Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Education
E-commerce/Marketplace
Healthcare Services
IT Services
Oil and Gas
Other
Transportation
AgriTech
Logistics
HealthTech
Energy
Infrastructure
Life Sciences
MedTech
Retail
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
Industrial
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Financial Services
Edtech
Consumer Services (B2C)
Consumer Products
Agriculture
Seed
Series B
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
$10-50 m
$526 M
January 2016

Contacts

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Email
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Seif Allani Chief financial officer
Chief financial officer
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LinkedIn
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Nalika Manjrekar Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Abraaj

Abraaj is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Abraaj is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abraaj was founded in 2002.
Abraaj invests in companies and startups in Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Oil and Gas, Other, Transportation, AgriTech, Logistics, HealthTech, Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, MedTech, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Industrial, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Agriculture, CleanTech.
Abraaj invests in companies and startups in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia.
Abraaj invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
Abraaj usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Abraaj has around $13 600m assets under management.
Abraaj last fund was created/launched in 2015-06-23
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