What is Waha Capital?
Founded in 1997 as Oasis International Leasing Company, Waha Capital has evolved into one of the emirate's leading private sector investment houses. Headquartered at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, the firm operates as a multi-asset investment platform with a mandate to deploy capital across sectors including energy, healthcare, industrial real estate, and financial services. By leveraging extensive international business networks, Waha Capital sources high-value deals and forms strategic co-investment partnerships, positioning itself as a critical player in the regional and global investment ecosystem. The firm's operational model emphasizes a disciplined, research-driven approach to asset allocation, ensuring long-term value creation for its stakeholders.
How much funding has Waha Capital raised?
Waha Capital has raised a total of $875M across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$375M
Debt
$500M
Debt (2014): $375M with participation from Deutsche Bank, Sociu00e9tu00e9 Gu00e9nu00e9rale, ADCB, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Doha Bank, Nomura International, Union National Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Emirates NBD Bank, BNP Paribas S.A., Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, and First Gulf Bank
Debt (2016): $500M led by ADCB, First Gulf Bank, Doha Bank, Commercial Bank International, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Emirates NBD Bank, Union National Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, National Bank of Fujairah, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Nomura International, and Garanti Bank International NV
Key Investors in Waha Capital
ADCB
ADCB, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, and established in 1985, is a financial institution offering both personal and business banking solutions. Their services include retail banking, wealth management, commercial banking, corporate finance, investment banking, and cash management.
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), established in 1969, is a progressive banking institution headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The bank offers comprehensive financial services including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and digital banking solutions.
Nomura International
Founded in 1925, Nomura is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. They are a financial services group with services including wealth management, asset management, sales and trading services, merchant banking, and more.
What's next for Waha Capital?
Looking ahead, Waha Capital is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging market opportunities by utilizing its established financial foundation. The firm's strategic trajectory involves deepening its footprint in core sectors such as infrastructure and energy, while simultaneously exploring digital transformation within its financial services portfolio. By maintaining a flexible capital structure, Waha Capital remains prepared to execute on opportunistic acquisitions and co-investment mandates. As the firm continues to refine its investment thesis, the focus will likely remain on enhancing operational efficiencies and identifying high-growth assets that align with its long-term vision for regional economic leadership and sustainable capital appreciation.
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